new mom, in love with my baby, needs online job until baby can be in school. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mystery Sopping is fun.

I"m a mystery shopper. It IS fun. But it's not a career. You basically make some pocket change.

Where did you apply for this?

There are so many links. They require SSN. I am afraid it's a scam. Can you please recommend the reliable websites? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

To the indexer -- how would you suggest breaking into the field after taking the training? The website mentioned an apprenticeship. Any pointers on how to set up an apprenticeship with an experienced indexer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mystery Sopping is fun.

I"m a mystery shopper. It IS fun. But it's not a career. You basically make some pocket change.

Where did you apply for this?

There are so many links. They require SSN. I am afraid it's a scam. Can you please recommend the reliable websites? Thanks!

Not pp you quoted, but my Dh does mystery shops.

Here are some companies he works with
http://www.kernscheduling.com/
http://customerserviceexperts.com/
https://www.shopperscritique.com/

Many of the shops require you to spend some of your own money (to buy a product or service) and then you get reimbursed. It typically takes a month or longer to get reimbursed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mystery Sopping is fun.

I"m a mystery shopper. It IS fun. But it's not a career. You basically make some pocket change.

Where did you apply for this?

There are so many links. They require SSN. I am afraid it's a scam. Can you please recommend the reliable websites? Thanks!

Not pp you quoted, but my Dh does mystery shops.

Here are some companies he works with
http://www.kernscheduling.com/
http://customerserviceexperts.com/
https://www.shopperscritique.com/

Many of the shops require you to spend some of your own money (to buy a product or service) and then you get reimbursed. It typically takes a month or longer to get reimbursed.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To the indexer -- how would you suggest breaking into the field after taking the training? The website mentioned an apprenticeship. Any pointers on how to set up an apprenticeship with an experienced indexer?

I didn't do an apprenticeship and I don't really know of any indexers who have. I started marketing and networking after I finished the class -- created a website, joined ASI and purchased the "Indexer Locator" option with my membership, sent out tons of marketing emails pitching my services -- and got my first job about 3 months after I finished the class. I haven't had much of a break since, and I'm still getting jobs from emails I sent several years ago.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

since this is anonymous do you mind sharing how much you earn?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

since this is anonymous do you mind sharing how much you earn?

Are you OP? Or someone else wanting to do it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

since this is anonymous do you mind sharing how much you earn?

Are you OP? Or someone else wanting to do it?

Ok, just curious I guess. I can put it is way for you. I couldn't afford to be a school teacher in a school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

since this is anonymous do you mind sharing how much you earn?

Are you OP? Or someone else wanting to do it?

Ok, just curious I guess. I can put it is way for you. I couldn't afford to be a school teacher in a school.

*this way

[Anonymous]

What are you thinking of possibly doing, OP?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

since this is anonymous do you mind sharing how much you earn?

Are you OP? Or someone else wanting to do it?

Not OP but a broke teacher

[Anonymous]

New PP here. Just want to thank the indexer for sharing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, didn't read every post, but is getting a childcare license an option? I did it, and earn very good $$$$. Private school education and a second home. If you're good, you can charge a lot and even do short hours if you want. The last year I did it, my hours were 9-noon. It would be a child's first "social" experience with a teacher. Perfect transition before a big classroom.

since this is anonymous do you mind sharing how much you earn?

Are you OP? Or someone else wanting to do it?

Not OP but a broke teacher

In a school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I promise everyone on here is in love with their baby/child, too. No offense, but you didn't invent this feeling.

We'd all love to have the best of both worlds....get paid to stay home and bond with our babies all day. The reality of it is there aren't any jobs that give you the ideal balance of time and money. A nanny share might be a good compromise, but don't expect to get rich doing that. Maybe move to a progressive European country where you get more paid time off? You're already a teacher, so I'm assuming you get summers off, and your day (at least at-work day) ends at 3:30+/-. Many of us would love that schedule!

I'm sorry....this is your reality now. I also wish I could stay home and not work, but we can't afford it. Telecommuting would probably help because at least I could avoid the commute and spend more time in the mornings/afternoons with baby or getting stuff done around the house, but my job doesn't support telecommuting unless you have a medical reason.

Ha! How naive you are. I taught for 10 years before staying home when my first child was 18 months. I would get to work at 6am and leave by 5:30 and still have work to do. In the summer I attended conferences and workshops while tutoring and babysitting to supplement my income.

OP, I was able to find odd jobs that I could work from home (scoring standardized tests, evaluating videos of teachers,) I would do these jobs when DH got home from work. Now I provide childcare where I can bring my youngest with me. It isn't great pay, but I am also not paying a sitter.