https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:13:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1320220 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 00:10:18 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1320220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I have thought of hair dressing or makeup but I think both require some training too. I am open to them though. </p> <p>@NCSUchick27: I am open to two years if the degree is affordable. </p> <p>@autumn865: ooh I wonder if that would be possible. I'll have o look into it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1319184 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:24:22 +0000 autumn865 1319184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: schools can always use aides, particularilly in special education classes where they are mandated by law based on class numbers. Look into private and public special education schools who also frequently hire 1:1 aides for kids who need a personal aide to get them through the day. At the school I used to work for only a high school diploma was needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1319144 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:53:12 +0000 krispi 1319144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with jedeve that a lot of it depends on the employer. I'm an instructional designer (I create and teach corporate training courses). The place where I work is very flexible - I work from home 1 day a week and can do more days when needed - and offers lots of PTO and great benefits. I don't have kids yet, but it's a great place for all my coworkers who do have families. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318982 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:08:23 +0000 LemonLong 1318982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you can find a position in a bank or library they usually have limited hours so not a lot of night and weekend work plus lots of holidays off.</p> <p>I like the lunch lady idea best, especially if you don't have a degree. You'd probably have early mornings if they serve breakfast, but you'd be off after lunchtime plus you'll be there at the school.</p> <p>My mom was the school secretary and she didn't have a degree, she had also worked as a special ed aide. Not sure if these positions would require a degree or some sort of certification nowadays though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318956 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:35:38 +0000 NCSUchick27 1318956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>SIL is a dental hygienist and she only works Mon-Thur. She makes great money, and never has to bring her work home. She also has off all major holidays. You do need a 2 year degree though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318933 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:01:47 +0000 looch 1318933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As usual, I will be the outlier and ask instead what is your goal in terms of spending a lot of time with your kids? Being the room mother? Doing drop off and pick up everyday? Activities during the week or weekends?</p> <p>Pretty much everything on your list invokes weekend hours, is that acceptable to you? You'd have to look at it from the point of view of the clients you service. </p> <p>Are you artistic? What about hair dressing? You can rent chairs in established salons for as many or as little days a week as you want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318921 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 06:41:42 +0000 mediagirl 1318921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: but if one parent works wed - sun and the other works regular hours, they won't have a weekend together. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318815 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:37:10 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1318815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh I love the dental hygienist idea! And the university idea. These are great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318593 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:37:40 +0000 deactivated_account 1318593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: I think the grade school suggestions are excellent. My mom started working at my elementary school as a noontime supervisor when I was young to be near me. (Sucked then,but I appreciate it now.) she then became an aide and ultimately principal's secretary. She has an AA. She's now retired and collects a nice little retirement from the school district. She loved her jobs!! </p> <p>I also think court reporters might be good. A lot of court reporters I use are moms and I often end depositions early so they can leave to get their kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318492 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:44:17 +0000 cmomma17 1318492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: do you have any colleges or universities nearby? My job isn't 100% family friendly, but a lot of the benefits are excellent! For example - six days PAID vacation over Christmas, good health insurance, paid maternity leave, discounted childcare facility, etc. I earn sick and vacation time each month and the longer I stay in my position the more days I can earn. I won't have to miss out on LO's doctor appointments and I can stay home when he is sick. Another huge perk is free education for me, my spouse and my kids!</p> <p>Many positions at colleges do not require a degree. There are always lots of secretary and receptionist openings. Also, the housekeeping staff has different shifts. One lady I know works 730 am - 330 pm. She's not stuck behind a desk all day and she gets to wear jeans to work :) there are also tons of jobs in the dining hall (again, different shifts), and in catering if you like to work with food.</p> <p>My mom worked as a nurses aid at our elementary school when my sister and I were young. It was awesome seeing her at school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318487 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:39:59 +0000 sunny 1318487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just going to say dental hygienist but Mrs Spoon beat me to it! My old roommate quit her corporate job and did a 2 year degree to become a dental hygienist because she thought it would be a lot more flexible with kids. She says she works part time and most of the hours are early morning and afternoon.</p> <p>I'm not sure what kind of training is required but what about medical insurance coding or billing? I think the billing person that my chiro uses works from home. There is also receptionist or office manager type jobs but those can really vary on the hours required and how much you make. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318474 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:28:29 +0000 Mrs Spoon 1318474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dental hygienist or dental assistant They make pretty good money and can work only a few days a week with most dentists. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318390 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:33:29 +0000 NavyRN2012 1318390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't say nursing is particularly family friendly. We work weekends and holidays frequently. The days off during the week are nice, but I don't see much of my kids on work days as I don't get home until 7:30 or 8 pm, and I leave the house before they wake up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318385 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:30:41 +0000 polkadots 1318385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>massage therapy! school is less than a year and some places let you do part of it online. you make your own schedule and make a lot per hour but don't work that many hours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318374 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:22:19 +0000 jhd 1318374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: check the job openings page of your local school system. in my area they list professional openings (teachers, principals, etc) and paraprofessional openings (secretaries, aides, etc) and usually it tells you what qualifications are needed. the pay might not be fantastic but the hours &amp; time off your kids would be nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318260 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:46:57 +0000 Greentea 1318260@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anything first shift! DH works 6-2 and I love it! He also works wed-sunday so when lo starts school we will have two days together... (hopefully!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318259 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:46:43 +0000 prettylizy 1318259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second @Leialou: real estate or really anthing in sales can be really time consuming. Think realtors are working evenings, weekends and all the time you want to spend with your family. </p> <p>DH is in insurance sales and while it's a great job and he's excellent at what he does, sometimes it means staying late, going in early or on weekends etc. Anything that is comission based you get out what you put in for time and effort and can be demanding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318255 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:45:20 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1318255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: I don't have a degree. I'm open to getting certified in something or a short degree like a two year program at some point. Especially if I can do so online or with minimal time away from the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318230 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:37:42 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1318230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't recommend real estate. I don't think it is very family friendly unless you work in an office and are not an agent. I work for a realtor and she works all the time. She answers phone calls 24/7 and shows homes nights and weekends. She has to work around her client's schedules. If she kept normal business hours she would have less clients and make less money. Also it costs to become an agent. I estimate it is around 3k to start up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318220 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:32:46 +0000 littlek 1318220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: what is your college degree in? That will help me come up with some ideas </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1318214 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:29:00 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1318214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE the idea of working in the school system. I'm sure those jobs can be pretty competitive and I don't have a degree. I wonder if it takes much if a degree to become a teachers aide? Or a lunch lady? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316638 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:16:13 +0000 Aimed 1316638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: I second anything within the school system, especially when kids are older and in school themselves.<br /> I am currently researching some career opportunities and hoping to have a family friendly schedule, and agree with pp who said that it depends on the employer. Also I have found that 'family friendly' jobs often mean significantly less $$ which is a consideration. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316614 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:01:53 +0000 mediagirl 1316614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: in my field - that's a negative on customer service. Also, a lot of companies have their cs reps work odd hours - as they are open 24 hours a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316563 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 07:09:30 +0000 matador84 1316563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you aren't interesting in teaching, an educational aide or sub is super flexible. Check with your local school district. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316561 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 07:06:07 +0000 blackbird 1316561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My engineering job is family friendly and I have a few friends who only work part time! And many work from home. The downside is a lot more schooling than you probably want (and debt). Nursing can be good-part time or three days a week, and I ditto anything in the school system. My mom was a teachers aide and only needed 20 hours of college credits (which she got at night) and was off every summer.</p> <p>As far as after school stuff go, as long as you're off by 3, you should be good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316445 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 02:26:14 +0000 Kimberlybee 1316445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know of a super smart engineer in my mom group of friends who just started working part time now for a private school, not sure what she does but she is home after school for her kids. Her kids are 6 &amp; 8. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316408 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:51:53 +0000 court_schaeff 1316408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When DH and I got married I was a STNA, State Tested Nurses Aid. If anyone knows the worm a nurse aid does then they know that you can't very well be expecting and doing the work load. I probably wouldn't be able to work after a few months through the pregnancy. So when DH and I decided to TTC we needed a plan. I knew I just couldn't work and have the second income just stop.</p> <p>I've started an in home daycare! I make my own hours, I'm my own boss, I never have to leave the house, and I'm maKing more than what I was at the nursing home. Its amazing! The most amazing part is that when we do have LO I'll always be home. It is the best decision I've made.</p> <p>Granted this took some time to gain my clientele. It definitely depends on whether or not you have the room for it also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1316383 Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:19:22 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1316383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow these are all great suggestions. Thank you. Keep em coming </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1314542 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:34:58 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1314542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have any skills or talents? I took piano lessons from a woman who worked out of her home. I took small group Spanish classes from a woman who worked at the Community Center. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-careers-for-a-mom-who-wants-to-spend-a-lot-of-time-with-her-kids#post-1314526 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:26:51 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1314526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a transcriptionist or court reporter. Often paid by the job but flexible. </p>