Dear Diary, I Want To Work At Home
April 13, 2009 – 10:15 pmHow many moms head off to work every day with a pang of longing for something different?
Every Monday morning I host a free Breakthrough Session with other work at home moms and moms who want tow work at home. This morning one of our regulars admitted that she was literally in tears about her desire to be at home with her child. It was very moving.
I wish I could wave a magic wand and make doors open for every mom who wants to be a WAHM. If I could do it, I would!
I’ve been fortunate. I didn’t have to leave Sean with anyone else when he was young. I ran a home daycare until he was eight years old. Then, when I decided to go to work at my church - he was always with good friends in environments he enjoyed.. and since I’ve been able to work at home full time again, we’ve been able to grow closer through his teen years.
There was one brief period of six months, right after I moved up north, that I had to send him to daycare - and I hated it! It was so awful to see the look on his face when I left him. He was five years old and he couldn’t understand why it had to be that way.
I’m grateful that his daycare years were brief but a part of me is a little glad in retrospect that I got to experience it. It gives me a sense of appreciation for what other moms are going through every day.
If you’re writing ‘Dear Diary’ entries about your wannabe a wahm angst - just know that I feel you - and you’re not alone.
Kelly is the host of Work at Home Moms Talk Radio and owner of Mom Masterminds, a coaching community and learning resource for internet marketing moms.
20 Responses to “Dear Diary, I Want To Work At Home”
I too have been blessed with the gift to work at home, and be able to pay my bills (even as a single mother). My advice to any mom who wishes to work from home is to keep searching and applying for jobs. Hopefully one will pop up eventually!
By Jacky on Apr 16, 2009
i would like to work at home but really don’t wnat to run a business. I would like to work for a comapany doing something like billing or something simular i have tried many websites but found out that they are all scams please help i need some ideas where to start.
By kelli on Apr 20, 2009
Kelli, Try Alpine Access! They are a legit company and there’s a whole message board about them on this website. Email me if you have any questions. I haven’t started yet, but I’m done with my interviews and have almost been hired. I have to go through the background check still. I’d love to explain it more to you. It’s not a scam, not a pyramid scheme, etc. You just work from your home answering incoming customer service calls.
By Nicole on Apr 21, 2009
HI ME TOO I BEEN LOKING FOR A WORK@HOME SOMETHING TO DO WHERE I WONNT HAVE TO LIVE MY FAMILY IF ANYBODY KNOWS ANYTHING LET ME KNOW.
GOD BLESS
By TERESA on Apr 22, 2009
Teresa,
I totally feel ya and understand completely! It is horrible knowing that you get up and leave your kids to go to a job that at times isn’t the most desirable. It is difficult no matter what your field. I looked for awhile because I wanted something that I could work on my own schedule and make money which was a direct correlation of the amount of work I put into it. We should definitely talk! I am still at home and couldn’t be happier with my current situation with job success. Email me if you would like to talk further! Talk soon.
By Gina on Apr 24, 2009
HI
GINA I SEE YOUR EMAIL. THE ONLY THING I DON’T WANT IS SELL ANYTHING I DONE THAT BEFORE AND IT DIDN’T WORK FOR ME I AM NOT GOOD AT THAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO SOMETHING LIKE AT HOME USING MY COMPUTER AND SOMETHING WHERE I WON’T HAVE TO INVEST SO IF IS SELL NOT BUT THANKS EMAIL ME BACK AND LET ME KNOW WHAT IS IT ABOUT.
THANKS.
By teresa on Apr 30, 2009
Hi Teresa,
There are so many at home business most of them are network marketing. What I do is like customer service, the customers come from TV ads and I service them when I get them. Easy, 10 minutes a day with e-mails Not Phone. No selling ( I hated that also ) and definitely no parties.
You can e-mail me if you like for further info.
itsmecc@optonline.net
I does take some time to find what best suits you.
Carol
By Carol on May 1, 2009
Hi!
I was just wanting to earn extra money to help put my child thru college and help my husband pay bills. Is there anything out there with data entry out there that is legit, that you don’t have to pay to go to work? Please help.
By Terri on May 3, 2009
Gina-
I saw your note to Teresa about your working at home. I have been looking for a long time. I use to do daycare(for 16 years) and now that we have moved south into an apartment that isn’t feasable. I like working on the computer and also would like to make my own hours if possible. If you have any ideas, let me know. Thanks
By Sandy on May 3, 2009
Nicole, or anyone who knows about Alpine Access: do you have to pay them a monthly fee? Did you have to sign a contract?
By Lori on May 5, 2009
I have done research on Alpine Access through ripoffreport.com, and it has a good reputation from all of the articles and posting on the web about the company. You will have to pay for a background check (currently $45) and they do a credit check (no more than 4 negatives)I have yet to apply but will do so soon;)
By Tamala on May 7, 2009
hey everyone…new mommy here. I had a baby girl and she is preemie. She was 13 wks early and she’s just about ready to come home. I am so anxious and so scared. She’s coming home on an apnea monitor so no more work for me bc she can’t go to daycare. I need help finding work at home. Help me pls. Thanks
By Dominique on May 7, 2009
It is so very fortunate that the amount of work at home mothers has increased over the past few years. I, too, could not stand the idea of my son at a daycare, or being a latch-key child. I cried every day when I had to leave him with someone I barely knew.
I am glad to be a WAHM, and I deeply want to help all mothers achieve this dream as well.
Just remember: working at home is harder than driving to a brick and mortar. I say this because the expectations are so much higher of you to achieve and accomplish. As long as you go in with the love of your family, you can accomplish anything.
By work on May 7, 2009
Hi carol
my phone brocke I need you to contact me please I really want to work in that area.
By teresa on May 12, 2009
Hi im looking a work @ home i want to work at home so that i can stay with my kid and watch him,, ,,anyone can help me work @ home pls, email me sumaham143@yahoo.com,, ty
By fely on May 13, 2009
i am a mom for 3 kids ilove to get work from home to help get good live whit them i finsh 9 gread only is ther any thing i can do .
By nadia on May 17, 2009
Its becoming easier and a lot more popular to work from home than its ever been before. Overnight success stories are possible but are rare so patience is the key and as long as you keep putting in the work the money will come. Its also important to remember that what works for one may result differently for another so just find your niche even if it involves a little trial and error.
By Liam Kalish on May 18, 2009
Boy do I remember those days full of tears on the way to work, in the bathroom at work, and on the way home. I was a wreck.
By Allison on Aug 1, 2009
I am really wanting to go be able to be a stay at home mommostly because my son told me the other day that he wants me to be home so that i can take him to school and be there to see him when he gets off the bus. Plus, the price of daycare is now is outrageous! I pay 384.00 for 4 weeks! I am a single mom and could REALLY use some help! Please let me know as I am open to anything really!
By Victoria on Aug 6, 2009