Anonymous wrote:Scentsy, Stella and Dot, Rodan and Fields

You forgot Arbonne and Herbal Life.

OP you should be the boss and have your own company to do that. I started my company before having kids, worked like a dog for a few years, hired great staff and had babies. I never really took traditional maternity leave but I'm so lucky things are so flexible and I can support my family

I have your job. But I have a PhD in finance and 10 years of experience. Work from home 1 day a week, rest of the week I work 8.00-4.30. It pays 175k.

I have that job.
I telecommute full time as an RN who is a consultant in the insurance industry. But I have 15 years of experience and am considered an expert in my field.
Oh and I make $95k.

Jesus why go directly to $150k? Do you realize how much freaking money that is? And you want to go back to school to achieve this right away?

Anonymous wrote:I am all about work-life balance and workplace flexibility but even the way you asked this question is so entitled that it's nauseating. Generally you start with what you have to offer and then negotiate what you get in return for your time and skills. If you have no training in anything, good luck with your list of demands. If you have some skills, we cannot answer without knowing what they are. It sounds like you may be willing to learn anything, which is admirable, but you would reach the top of any field overnight.

100% this.

Anonymous wrote:I know part time lawyers who earn that much for those hours.

Where?

I have that and I make $44k! And, I've been in my current job 4 years post-staying at home. Nonprofit, in case you were wondering.

I am all about work-life balance and workplace flexibility but even the way you asked this question is so entitled that it's nauseating. Generally you start with what you have to offer and then negotiate what you get in return for your time and skills. If you have no training in anything, good luck with your list of demands. If you have some skills, we cannot answer without knowing what they are. It sounds like you may be willing to learn anything, which is admirable, but you would reach the top of any field overnight.

Sales

Not OP, but what about software sales? Or corporate recruiting?

You will not earn that much with no experience or education in a particular field. So, to answer your question, no. It's not realistic.

If you have a degree and job experience already, and you want to pick up where you left off, then there might some pathways to increase your earnings.

Govt lawyer in some agencies (esp ones relating to financial sector), but maybe not done by 4:30 but by 5 if you start early enough. You may need to spend 2-3 years grinding it out at a law firm first though. If you go straight into govt your starting pay will be lower than if you come in from a higher paying private sector job.

Anonymous wrote:Working 8am-4:30pm each day with one telework day per week isn't unheard of for the government, but 150K is near the top of the GS-15 ladder, so it takes time to get there.

Alternatively, Capital One is supposed to be good about that.

I was also going to say many government jobs, regardless of series - HR, budget/accounting/acquisitions, program/management analysis, and more specialized jobs. But what you're looking for is so agency and position specific.

I'm at my first government job where I can telework one day/week. The previous three jobs did not allow regular telework. However, I know some government employees who regularly telework 2-4 days/week.

I work 7:30 am - 4 pm, but my schedule has sometimes been dependent on the others in the office in order to provide coverage.

Another rub is pointed out by PP - $150k is way up the pay scale.

As with any job/industry, the things you're looking for are never automatic or guaranteed.

I have your job. I work flexible hours, 100% from home, and I make $175k.

I've been with my company for 15 years. I'm in IT with a finance/accounting background. I run the financial systems for our company. I have a Phd in finance and am a CPA. Prior to my current company I was with KPMG.

So yes, the job your looking for does exist and is out there. But you can't walk in off the street and get it. You have to work towards it.

Prior to becoming a mom, what did you do?