https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 05:13:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924568 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:42:04 +0000 karenbme 2924568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agreed this sounds ideal! Make sure you get a contract so that you’re both on the same page and have something to refer back to. Congrats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924566 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:29:10 +0000 MoonMoon 2924566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bees_knees: a flexible, wfh, remote position that doesn't require alternate childcare? Sounds amazing, congrats! I hope it goes great for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924564 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:42:00 +0000 bees_knees 2924564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, all, for the input! You gave me a lot to think/ask him about. </p> <p>I just chatted a little more with him about it...sounds suuuuper flexible, starting off at 5-10 hours a week, told me not to worry about childcare because it would be fine if I could just work a little here and there and kids in the background wouldn't be a problem. Going to take the weekend to mull it over but I think I'll probably go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924562 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:03:00 +0000 Jess1483 2924562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work from home with no/limited childcare (I teach with Outschool). My work is about 60% needing to be completely without kid distraction and 40% stuff I can do with kiddos around. I schedule my stuff they can't be around for either before my kids wake up (I usually work 1-1.5 hours every morning), during nap for my youngest (but I won't give up nap every day for scheduled stuff) and some when my husband gets off work (he works for a boss in a different time zone, and thus is done by 3:30). It's a lot to juggle, but without childcare costs, it's nice. Total I work about 15-20 hours a week. Any more than that I would absolutely need childcare.</p> <p>BUT after a number of years of mostly staying at home, I am loving working a bit again and feeling a bit more like "me" and not just "mom." My youngest is 2, so I won't have a lot more hours for work any time soon, but I also will have the potential to expand hours as my kids get older/more independent/at school.</p> <p>I don't know if that was at all helpful! I think if it's intriguing, go for it! Just be really clear about his expectations--is it going to frustrate him if he can hear your kids in the background? Will there be any work you absolutely can't do with kids around? What does he want your response time to look like? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924561 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:45:53 +0000 LadyDi 2924561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I've been a SAHM for a couple of years and I do occasional freelance editing, but at the beginning of the summer I had the opportunity to take a position as a remote assistant for a local mom who owns a cleaning and property management company. I wasn't really looking for a job either but it kind of fell into my lap and I took it! My kids are 6, 3, and 2, so in the fall the oldest will be in school full day and the 3 year old will be in pre-school three mornings a week. I have found that I can work 10ish hours a week without feeling like I need extra childcare (but both of our parents live nearby and I do use them for childcare one day a week). That's about what I personally feel like I can squeeze into my day without feeling like I am letting other things slack too much. My hours are pretty flexible...typically I work a bit in the am, an hour or two in the afternoon during nap and quiet time, and then sometimes a bit after they go to bed. A lot of my job is just replying to texts and emails so I do that throughout the day if the kids are playing. I have let some things go in order to have time to work (like a grocery delivery instead of going to the store). I'm really happy I took the job though and it's really nice to feel good at something and be appreciated for something outside of being a mom. </p> <p>I would just think about when you're going to work and realistically what you think you can manage, setting up a dedicated workspace if you can, and making sure that you both have the same definition of flexible. Sounds like a great opportunity though, you should go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924560 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:34:36 +0000 agold 2924560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely say yes and just learn as you go. If it doesn't work out, then at least you tried. I can imagine you will need a good computer and a legit copier/scanner/printer that can auto scan multiple pages at a time. Probably some adobe programs. Since they know you don't have a legal background, the office knows what they are getting into. Ask any and all questions you want! I'm sure you will be able to work whatever hours that you want, as long as you get the work done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924559 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:01:21 +0000 MrsSCB 2924559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How many of your kids will be at home? Are the oldest two school age? And what are your plans for after they’re all in school? I ask, because if you’d like to go back to working, this seems like a flexible way to keep your resume current with some job experience. I’d probably just want to know how flexible the hours will be and how many. As for salary, maybe look on Glassdoor or somewhere to see what hourly rate is typical? I’ve always found that helpful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/remote-work-as-a-sahm#post-2924556 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 11:45:32 +0000 bees_knees 2924556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Writing here to get some insight--you guys always have the best perspectives! (seriously. Most of my best parenting/life advice has come from here!)</p> <p>My high school best friend's uncle just called me. He is an attorney and looking for a legal assistant. His practice is located about 6 hours away from me, so this would be a remote position. He is aware I have 4 young children and sounds like he would be very flexible with hours worked, with the expectation that as my kids get older and in school I would increase my work load. </p> <p>I did not apply for this position, nor am I even looking for work...his sister (my best friend's mom, who I am still acquainted with) recommended me as someone who is bright and would be a good fit (which is so flattering!) I have been a SAHM since our oldest was born 7 years ago. We don't *need* the money, but obviously extra cash is always nice! I also have zero legal background (I have a BS in psychology and a BS microbiology and worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist previous to having kids) but have always found it interesting.</p> <p>I guess I don't even know what I am asking :silly: What are the downsides here? Has anyone been in a similar position? I am mostly worried about being strung pretty thin. Our kids have never had any outside childcare (and it's ridiculously expensive here), but my parents are close and would be able to help whenever I needed it. </p> <p>What sort of questions should I be clarifying with him, besides how many hours I would be working a week? How do I negotiate salary? What other logistics do I need to be thinking about? </p>