My husband and I have recently separated, under friendly and amicable terms which is great. However I am a full time stay at home mum to my 18 month old son. I love the time I get to spend with him although being able to provide for him is equally as important to me. Due to the change in situation I have to go on benefits although my husband (Ex husband) will provide child maintenance. I guess I’m really just looking for advice or ideas on what’s the best way of making sure I don’t stay on benefits for the long term. Before having my baby I always worked and have no problem going back into work, ideally I’d love to spend as much time as possible with my baby though. I was wondering if anyone has any experience or ideas of evening work I could possibly do from home so I can start to bring in some money of my own for my baby. Thanks for reading, any answers will be very much appreciated 😊.
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I was in the same position, worked 25 hours a week, childcare for one when you’re single is nothing and you will still most probably get some single parenting pension top up. Then when your child ages out of SPP (think it is 6), you can consider working full time, whether in your current job or you find a new one. Child can then go to after school care. I tried to work really hard part time, get as much experience/skills as possible to get a decent wage.
Unless you have specialist skills, like an artist, writer, copyrighter, accountant, candlemaker etc., I think the work from home at night is a little unrealistic.
Agreed. And many companies have a bandwidth of time work can be done in too (i.e. 7am to 7pm). You could try be an ironing lady? Not sure anyone uses them now though. Otherwise, my brother worked odd hours years ago as he worked as a graphic designer for an American company.
If it were that easy, no skills, good money, working in the evenings, everyone would be doing it.
It’s important to set up the expectation that you will need your own time, don’t be a doormat to ex around his schedule, yours is just as important and a schedule should be made and followed. The days baby is not with dad you could start daycare and start working on a career and making a routine - work, days at home with baby, days off work without baby there (you time). One or two shifts a week until you’re ready to increase it.
Me and my husband are still together. But I hate the feeling of relying on someone else and like to be prepared for anything.
I started a teaching degree when my son was 2. By the time he turns 5 I will be a qualified teacher.
Best thing I ever did! I will never have to worry about child care! And if anything ever happened I know I will be able to support us financially 😊
not to burst your bubble, but you will likely need to use after or before school care some days due to staff meetings.