Being a stay-at-home parent is difficult as it involves juggling demanding parenting responsibilities while managing a household. Therefore, most stay-at-home parents do not have time for traditional work that involves wasting precious time commuting. Thankfully, nowadays, many jobs, especially remote ones, allow busy parents to work flexible hours.
Here are some examples of jobs that pay well and can be done remotely:
Marketing Specialist
A marketing specialist is a broad term and usually experts specialize in a specific marketing field, like influencer marketing, SEO, email and social media marketing, market research and so on. This is an excellent job for a stay-at-home parent because it offers numerous opportunities. So, you can easily find one that offers you the most flexibility and good pay. Also, depending on the area of expertise, becoming a marketing specialist is straightforward. For instance, if you are a social media pro, you can quickly become a branding, paid media, or social influencer marketer.
Web Developer
A web developer builds websites and creates their visual and navigational elements. The best thing about this job is that it pays really well: the typical web developer salary is above average and this job is highly requested at the moment. However, before becoming a web developer, you must study the basics by taking one or more courses; you can learn many things, ranging from web design to programming.
Online Personal Trainer
An online personal trainer is a fitness trainer that works online for individual clients. It is an excellent job for a parent because you can create a flexible training plan that fits your schedule. Also, it is not a demanding job because you do not need academic training. You can make good money as an online personal trainer, depending on how well you market yourself.
Graphic Designer
A graphic designer is a visual communicator that specializes in software design. It is a lucrative and flexible job. However, you need specific skills to do this job. So, you can take an online graphic design course before starting.
Search Engine Evaluator
A search engine evaluator analyzes search engine results to determine if they are relevant to specific keywords or questions. Major search engines, like Google, hire evaluators to ensure that search enquiries lead to accurate results. This job also entails evaluating mobile and desktop website versions. This is a well-paying job, especially if you are good at it.
Accounting Clerk
An accounting clerk’s job includes maintaining financial records, preparing reports, processing transactions, and supporting the accounting department. This is an excellent job for someone familiar with bookkeeping, word processing, and data entry skills. Also, this is a great job for parents because you can take on a part-time position when your kids are younger and transition into a full-time role later on.
One good thing to come out of the pandemic is the availability of more online and remote jobs. These jobs are incredibly fantastic for parents because they do not have to choose between their parental responsibilities and conventional work demands.