Work complicates life for single mums making it more challenging than ever. Julia’s article ‘A Day in the Life of a Working Single Mum’ hammers home that point, as she outlines what she went through as a consultant working in the city. Working single mothers know the struggle: waking up early, the commutes to and from work, missing quality time with their kids, bringing work home, and of course, the exhaustion.
What’s worse is the compensation in most cases isn’t proportionate to the work. That’s why working single mums often find other ways to augment their income. There are many short-term ways to earn a little money on the side, from selling items on eBay to renting out your spare room. But what if you want to earn a steady income from home? The good news is that there are plenty of options available. Here are four of the best.
1. Content Writer
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These days more and more companies are outsourcing work to remote workers, especially jobs that require writers. This type of work allows you to work from home and is a good way to generate a steady flow of income. There are many avenues to find work with Freelancer and Upwork both constantly displaying available jobs that cover a wide range of subjects. Keep in mind that Aussie rates for writing jobs on these sites are generally higher than in other countries at $100+ an article (higher if you have a degree in journalism, communication, or anything related to writing). Worth checking out, too, are sites like The Write Life and Make A Living Writing, as they will pay you for being a contributing writer.
2. Virtual Assistant
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A virtual assistant offers a range of temporary services to help companies or individuals. The common tasks virtual assistants perform include managing social media accounts, keeping track of appointments and emails, and booking accommodation. Being a virtual assistant is highly recommended by Stay at Home Mum, who describes it as a great way to achieve a healthy home/life balance. You can either start straight away or take a dedicated virtual assistant course to get you up to speed.
3. Forex Trader
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Trading on the forex market is one of the best ways for single mums to make money because they can operate on their own time schedule. Work in My Pajamas explains how there are no time constraints when trading forex, which allows single mums to “to juggle the different activities at home and still do gainful work.” Another benefit of forex trading is the chance to make “a fair amount of money”. It is one of the most liquid markets in the world, with FXCM detailing how the average daily trading volume exceeds $5 trillion. This vast expanse of capital provides plenty of chances to make small or large trades depending on your budget and experience. Forex trading is also quite easy to learn. All you need to get started is a computer and an internet connection. This will enable you to make use of the countless research material available online. Some platforms even allow you to start a dummy account where you trade without spending any money in order to get comfortable with the market.
4. Social Media Manager
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Being a social media manager, according to Emma Johnson’s Wealthy Single Mommy, is perfect for the social media-savvy mum. Aside from knowledge on different social media platforms, customer service and communication skills are also essential for this job, which you can do part-time or even as a freelancer. Your objective is to use social media to let people know about the company you represent. Social media managers are also called social media specialists, multimedia coordinators, and social media copywriters. If you perform well it can be quite a lucrative job.
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