Stay at home job ideas?

[Anonymous]

This may sound a lttile far "fetched" but I do it and make money. First, you have to love dogs. and have a neighbor who sends there dog to doggie care, or hires a walker. My neigher did that and I offered to keep him at my house. He is super friendly and my children love him. It is easier for her, and it makes me money. I charge her $100 per week. If she hires a dog walker it is the same except the dog is being walked only about 30 mins. I have a small yard for dog to do his business, and he is in the house getting lots of attention the rest of the time. It may not work for some, but the money is easy. If I need to do a errand, I just leave, he is very good. I wish you luck.

[Anonymous]

I've been able to use parts of my old job to find freelance work - mostly editorial. A friend of mine did sort of the same thing - she writes proposals for non-profits.

Is there any skill that you can take from your job and use for freelance or consulting?

Sorry if this is obvious - just trying to help!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:and you sound like someone who wants to make money off of friends and acquaintances from your house and pretend it's a real job.

Actually, I'm SAHM who works part-time from home as a freelance graphic designer (which I think would qualify as "real job" to you since men do it, too). In fact, I actually usually decline invitations to the parties you detest even though several of my very good friends do this for extra income. I just thought you were being rude and snarky and your "get a real job" comment just sounds like you're bitter you can't stay home, too.

[Anonymous]

In response to poster 20:51 who asked if I could take any of my current job skills and use them....(I am the original poster)
I currently have a doctorate degree in Audiology and work with the hearing impaired. I have to be in a clinic, hospital, medical setting and actually see patients. I have never seen any consulting jobs posted as it is a hands on medical position. Unlike a speech pathologist who could see patients privately and make a good amount of money doing so, I need medical equipment and an office to see patients.
I am more than willing to switch to a different type of career (I've been somewhat unhappy for the past year anyway).
I don't have any desire to host parties and sell stuff, fine for others, but not me.

[Anonymous]

Hi-
I am a former independent school teacher and before starting my business I was doing some tutoring for 1 family out in Potomac, MD. It was a great job- 10 hours a week with the child or on the road getting there from NoVA and I made $700/wk. I did do work at home like reading assigned books, making up practice tests, emailing teachers, etc. (maybe 3 hours more a week) and lumped that all in the $700.00. I hired 2 G'Town students to watch my DC (alternating days) and I was out of the house M, T, Th from 2:45-6:15 (by the time I got home.) Tutoring was from 3:30-5:30. It was great to get out of the house and my DC LOVED being with the girls- An hour of that time was naptime, anyway!!

I now own a sucessful business which is much more full time than part time (odd hours) and still have the same students watching my now 2 kids 4 afternoons a week. (I have much more work at night and on weekends, though.)

Anyhow- while my bus. is thriving, it's very, very stressful and I toy with the idea of going back to tutoring. I am thinking about placing an ad in the G'Town or Northwest Current about tutoring/being an academic coach for a family... Actually, seriously thinking about doing it!!

You could probably do something like this, also- for a hearing impaired child. There are families out there with kids who need assistance who have the $ to pay top dollar for your services as well as any equipment that you would need. Many families also love the idea of someone going to them as it is much more convenient and for this you can charge a premium.

Good Luck!!

[Anonymous]

Hi OP, I'm 20:51. Can you write articles about your field? If you can write clearly and concisely to a mass market audience, I think you might be able to carve out a niche for yourself. You would certainly have to branch out beyond audiology, but general medical writers are really in demand these days.

This is probably a stupid question, but do nursing homes and other institutions need consultants to help them establish or oversee their programs for the hearing-impaired?

[Anonymous]

Never done this so no idea if these are sound business ideas but here goes some random thoughts..

Look at your skills and identify what you are good at that others are either not or do not have time to do....

>home organizer..different from a house keeper..I would pay big bucks for this one
>playroom / funroom room design..ie offer services to "design" someone's basement with better storage and fun stuff
>back up babysitting and child care..contact neighborhood moms with nannies or daycare and offer services as available
>tutoring if you have any educational or writing experience

Other options..learn a new trade

physical therapists can often work part time
writers..technical, editors,

[Anonymous]

This is a great thread -- lots of great, creative ideas -- keep 'em coming!