In the past, the role of women in society has been centered on the house, chores and children. A mother is expected to take the upper hand looking after the children while contributing to the betterment of the family. The rat race in which human beings are involved in these days suggests, she cannot only assume the natural duties of the mother such as looking after her children, but also should contribute financially in order to fuel the two income family model. Failure to do so may tighten up the economy of the family and might mean they have to live with hardships. However performing this dual role and being over-burdened with work, seems to take over the lives of modern day moms.

So why not consider the alternative of working at home?

Consider the typical case of a mother who gave birth to a child recently and has to go back to work. As moms we have to face the emotional challenge that goes with such a decision. You may have had a successful career but can you sacrifice the quality time you can spend with your child for that. As a mother your heart is against it. However the figures should also add up at the end of the month. Further if you are over-burdened with bills, you may have no other option. But isn’t there any other way?

Let’s think about another scenario, a stay at home mom with relatively older children. She has ample free-time which she can utilize to earn a few bucks to ease the pressure of her spouse. At least this will allow her some degree of independence being not entirely dependent on her husband. Further this may allow her to get rid of the routine chores of her day and engage in something she likes such as writing, and still get paid for it.

On the other hand job security is a thing of the past, now that there are thousands of layoffs and downsizing being exercised on a daily basis. The statistics will show you that women are the worst hit class. So any income generating activity you can engage at home is highly valued in today’s context. Many people ask this question and maybe you also have already thought about it. “Can you earn the same amount staying at home?” The answer is two fold. It is a yes and a no. While I agree on the possibility of getting similar financial rewards, I should also acknowledge the fact that it is not achievable overnight. In other words you’ll not get the same income from the very fist day you start working at home. Maybe you will get very limited income as you start up, unless you are able to get in with a company right off the bat.

In time, working from home will definitely be worth it. You’ll be able to be at home with your children, manage the home and bring in an income.


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