Hiring a SAHM

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

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Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

Mature? What a weird description. We’re talking about a woman who’s probably in her 40s.

Further up, someone told her to hire a teen or a retiree. Mature versus a teen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

Mature? What a weird description. We’re talking about a woman who’s probably in her 40s.

Further up, someone told her to hire a teen or a retiree. Mature versus a teen.

Besides teens can’t make good money babysitting, lifeguarding, grocery store, etc. This type of work is great for moms to keep up their professional skills, and have flexibility to work around her kids’ schedules.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

Mature? What a weird description. We’re talking about a woman who’s probably in her 40s.

Further up, someone told her to hire a teen or a retiree. Mature versus a teen.

Besides teens can’t make good money babysitting, lifeguarding, grocery store, etc. This type of work is great for moms to keep up their professional skills, and have flexibility to work around her kids’ schedules.

I don't think people understand the life of teens today. The type of kid who 30 years ago would've had a part-time job filing or whatever is now spending all their time on sports, tutoring, volunteering, etc etc. I can barely find an available teen to babysit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Jeff ought to start an employment division or thread

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

False. I was also a sahm and got better project based work that paid more and looked better on a resume than op’s junky job packaged as opportunity

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

NP. They don't want it because it's easier to be supported entirely by spouse. Why would they want to mess with that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

NP. They don't want it because it's easier to be supported entirely by spouse. Why would they want to mess with that?

You are pretty clueless and clearly don’t speak for all SAHMs. Let the OP advertise the gig. The people that are interested will apply. The people that think it’s insulting or whatever won’t apply. Stop being so judgy and condescending.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

NP. They don't want it because it's easier to be supported entirely by spouse. Why would they want to mess with that?

You are pretty clueless and clearly don’t speak for all SAHMs. Let the OP advertise the gig. The people that are interested will apply. The people that think it’s insulting or whatever won’t apply. Stop being so judgy and condescending.

I was responding to the PP's line about the PPs being clueless. I highlighted it for you so you can read it this time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

NP. They don't want it because it's easier to be supported entirely by spouse. Why would they want to mess with that?

You are pretty clueless and clearly don’t speak for all SAHMs. Let the OP advertise the gig. The people that are interested will apply. The people that think it’s insulting or whatever won’t apply. Stop being so judgy and condescending.

Lol - when you stop being hypocritical- calling pp clueless and then telling people not to be judge


Hahahahahaha

[Anonymous]

Yes, there are stay-at-home parents who would jump at this chance. We are a forgotten talent pool and could be a tremendous asset. Agree that flexibility (at least to set up a schedule that works for both) and a wage that's commensurate with skills / experience is appreciated and likely to draw out the best candidates. That said, those hours / price points are different for each family. There aren't enough part-time positions in general, so there should be plenty who jump at the chance. Your local neighborhood listserv (or playgroup listserv) is a good place to start.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, there are stay-at-home parents who would jump at this chance. We are a forgotten talent pool and could be a tremendous asset. Agree that flexibility (at least to set up a schedule that works for both) and a wage that's commensurate with skills / experience is appreciated and likely to draw out the best candidates. That said, those hours / price points are different for each family. There aren't enough part-time positions in general, so there should be plenty who jump at the chance. Your local neighborhood listserv (or playgroup listserv) is a good place to start.

3 hours a week at $20 /hr is still only $60 a week. There is a small pool of people that are willing to take a $60 gig that requires any commitment at all. I might take a one-time babysitting gig for $60-100, but I sure wouldn't promise to be available every week. That's just reality. There just isn't a deep pool of talent that you can fish in with $60.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

NP. They don't want it because it's easier to be supported entirely by spouse. Why would they want to mess with that?

When I did a small etsy business on the side, and was doing decently, by the time they took out taxes based off my husband's income plus fees, it wasn't worth it. My husband had me shut it down as it complicated things. We aren't even "high" income.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, there are stay-at-home parents who would jump at this chance. We are a forgotten talent pool and could be a tremendous asset. Agree that flexibility (at least to set up a schedule that works for both) and a wage that's commensurate with skills / experience is appreciated and likely to draw out the best candidates. That said, those hours / price points are different for each family. There aren't enough part-time positions in general, so there should be plenty who jump at the chance. Your local neighborhood listserv (or playgroup listserv) is a good place to start.

3 hours a week at $20 /hr is still only $60 a week. There is a small pool of people that are willing to take a $60 gig that requires any commitment at all. I might take a one-time babysitting gig for $60-100, but I sure wouldn't promise to be available every week. That's just reality. There just isn't a deep pool of talent that you can fish in with $60.

OP isn't saying what the job its but its probably household duties, making appointments, etc. and many SAH aren't going to want to be bothered for $20 an hour given she wants a high quality candidate.

[Anonymous]

I disagree with a lot of PP. I am/was a SAHM and I think a lot of other SAHM would be happy to do something a few hours a week, assuming it can be done on a flexible basis. Work that can be done anytime is key here, if you need them at a specific time it'll be harder to find someone due to school pickup/dropoff schedules. I took a job last year (posted on a mom's board) and the hours were listed as 5-20/week. Sometimes, especially over the summer, I could only manage the 5 hours/week and that was fine. Since school started, I've ramped up to 20 hours/week and that's also fine. Also, paying well also doesn't hurt if you wish to keep them longer term- my particular job does not pay well but at the time I took it because the resume gap wasn't getting any smaller. I'm currently looking for something higher paying, fwiw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a SAHM, I am not working and wouldn't have any interest in a low paying 3-6 hour job. You'd have to pay a LOT of money for me to b interested.

+1

Right? The condescension of OP is almost as amazing as their inability to perceive it

I was SAHM who worked part-time for 1 1/2 yrs. It was great. I made a little money and it helped me put something on my resume for when I went back to WOHM full-time instead of having a big gap. The two of you are pretty clueless. This is the right opportunity for someone right now. OP is smart to get mature, motivated SAHM.

NP. They don't want it because it's easier to be supported entirely by spouse. Why would they want to mess with that?

When I did a small etsy business on the side, and was doing decently, by the time they took out taxes based off my husband's income plus fees, it wasn't worth it. My husband had me shut it down as it complicated things. We aren't even "high" income.

That is so sad! I'm thinking of starting an online business on Etsy selling kits for my hobby. I'd be sad if DH banned me from pursuing my happiness.