I'm new to this forum. I'm Liz, 26 & have a 6 month old boy called Spencer.
My MA ends in April & I'm looking at working from home but want to do something more than envelope stuffing!
My hubby has started to ask what I plan to do and it would be nice if I could surprise him and actually give an answer!

Literally any suggestions are welcome, apart from childminding.

Thanks x

hi im kim, im 18 and i have an 8month old little boy called Blake. i am willing to do anything at all if it means i can work from home! im happy being a fulltime mum, tho it is demanding, but i would like to do something for myself that earns a bit of money. my oh works full time and i would like to be able to contribute financially too x x x

I'd love to do something that uses my skills a little bit. Call me arrogant but I have a degree in English & History and 10 (nearly 11) years of work experience and I want something that I can be proud of. See, I'm really not that fussy LOL!

When I was made redundant the company set me up with a career advisor who suggested that I set up my own business. Erm, think I'd like to let someone do the initial set-up and I'll just jump on the bandwagon thanks!

I'd love to hear if/when you find something.
Hope to see you in the forums soon x

hehe, well i only have my gcses albeit 10 of them and grades A* - B so im a little more limited than you! im thinking of going to college p/t but to do what i have no idea!! hope you find something! x

Hi Pixie-woo,

As you have a degree in English, I imagine you may quite like reading - how about looking at doing a course and becoming a freelance proofreader? I am only 8 weeks and 3 days pregnant with my first, but I have been planning on how to work from home as well once the baby is born. I have a degree in translation and langauges and have been gradually building up a client base for translations so at least I may have some money coming in after the birth - fingers crossed!
Good luck!

Oh that sounds brilliant for you sianita! I'm not jealous, much LOL. Congrats on your preg, hope you're feeling ok.

One of my friends does proof-reading but she seems unwilling to share the company details, I suppose that makes sense; the fewer people available, the more work she'll get.

Kimmi, do what you love, its the only way you'll keep at it. Let us know what you chose

x

what about some tuition?? Parents are always looking for extra help with English. Not sure if you would need some teaching qualifications though??
Write some short stories and send to mags???? A few travel agents and banks etc.. let you work from home networked up to them at head office??
Prostitution!!!!!!!!!????????? kidding!
It is hard isnt it???? Proof reading is good and you could just write to all main publishing companies and see what you get back.
Good Luck x

OMG i am desperate to stay at home and look after Lola who is 61/2mths, my maternity pay finishes in about 3 or 4 weeks.
I have no idea what i could do other than childminding and i dont want to do that cos i just want to focus on Lola.

I have my GCSEs although not all reached a C grade - i should have listened more than messed about and chatted!!! oops and i also have my diploma in childcare which is Level 3 but i dont want be with other kids when i have to leave Lola.

proof reading sounds good and English was one of my best results with Bs - where do i find out about publishing companies?? Should i just google it??

Any help greatly appreciated!!!

Lauren x x x x x x

Hey Lauren

I'm trying to search for proof reading at the mo too but all I can find is companies offering qualifications in proof courses. I'm now worried that I'll need to do a course before I can start looking for work. I can't afford to pay for a course so I'm stuck again GAHHH!

I'm going to keep looking so if I find anything I'll post a link on this thread.

Liz x

Hi Liz was just about to post the same thing!!! lol

back to square one!!! bugger xxx

will let you know if i find anything!!!

Hi there,
My names Stacy, I have a 7 1/2month old daughter and I've recently started working from home. So far I'm really enjoying it and it's something I can involve my little girl in too.
It does depend on what your willing to give a go though.
Stacy

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Hi Stacy, what do you do? x

Hi Liz,
I work for a book company, as an independant representative. I'm not sure how much info I'm allowed to put on here, so if you want more info then I'm happy for you to email me direct, but if you don't no worries.
I can go to parent & toddler groups, soft play areas etc and it means my LO can come with me.
Like I said, it depends what you want to give a go, I liked the idea of this cos it's something I can share with my LO, we get loads of fab books to sit and read together too.
Don't know if thats of any help to you.
Stacy x

Hi Stacy

Do you work for the Usbourne company??
My mum went to one of them parties before - whats the commission like for that?? xxx

Hi Lauren
Yes
I've sent you an email
Stacy x

Hun i never got an email - my address is:

laurenhmoule@msn.com

thanks chick xxxxx

Hi Lauren, hopefully you got my email this time. Let me know either way
cheers hun x

HI Hun
it sounds really good but at the mo i dont think i would have the time or even the effort to put into it. I am going through a bit of a hard time at the mo and tbh i think that is a bit of an understatement.
So i dont think i will persue this for the time being.
But that you so much for sending me an email with all the info anyway xxxxxxx

No probs Lauren
If you ever want to have a book party instead though let me know, you can get free books depending on the amount of sales at the party, so if you have friends, family neighbours with kids you could have a home party. I'm only saying cos have just looked at your profile and realised we live in the same town!!!
Hope things look up for you soon hun.
xxx

I've just put my c.v on monster.co.uk and specified that I'm only interested in working from home. I've also noted that I'm most interested in proofreading or adminstrative/clerical work.

It took literally ALL yesterday to do it so I hope I'll get some return on my effort.

Thats a really good idea Pixie-woo!!! but by the sounds of how long it took you to do it i dont know if i can actually be arsed!!! lol!!! let us know how you get on and what you get offered!!!! xxx