But there is also another side of the coin: the family has increased by one more person, but the breadwinner, Dad, was left alone. As a rule, state aid is not enough for family needs, especially it starts to be felt, starting from the second year of your baby's life. And here, women's thoughts increasingly begin to "visit" the obsessive question "How to make money while on maternity leave?"
Naturally, you do not have much time for additional replenishment of the family budget, but, nevertheless, you can find it if you want. But if a husband comes to the rescue or, for example, your mother or mother-in-law, then there will be more free time.
Victims of maternity leave
Once again, let's talk about the lack of time. If you decide to work, then you have to sacrifice something. It can be like your own rest, and household chores (cleaning, cooking dinner for the husband, washing, ironing, etc.). Just do not sacrifice time, which should be given to your own child, because, for example, for that you are given a maternity leave. Walking and playing with the baby is an integral part of every day. The best option for work is the period of your baby's sleep. Therefore, the better the baby sleeps, the more time to achieve the goal. In any case, if there is a question about going to work, it is better to choose earnings at home and the baby's presence side by side than leaving for the whole day to work.
Do I need this?
The issue of financial independence is decided by you. If you are quite happy to "sit on your husband's neck" and ask him for money for your own needs, then why not. But, I think, not every modern woman will arrange such an arrangement of things.
Proceeding from the above-stated, we will allocate some pluses of earnings in the decree:
- Earning in maternity leave, you gain some financial independence, and, therefore, you do not have to account for every penny spent.
- You have the opportunity to learn something with material rewards.
- You do not live isolated on maternity leave, but continue to look after yourself, communicate with people, lead an active lifestyle. That is, you will not "mold and blunt", as some women do, being in your position.
We analyze what you know how to do
Finding earnings on maternity leave is not so difficult. First, analyze your possibilities: what you can do, and what you can, maybe you are ready to learn. Remember that all your talents, knowledge, abilities and skills can be useful and useful to others. Therefore, do not neglect your skills and think carefully about it.
Thousand and one ways to earn
Of course, we exaggerate a little. Here you will not find a thousand ways to earn a maternity leave, but if you start looking for the options outlined below, then you will probably make up a long list of ways and offers of all possible earnings.
So, let's single out a few basic directions of earning in maternity leave:
1) Needlework;
2) cooking;
3) consulting and tutoring;
4) translation of texts;
5) performance of control, course and degree works;
6) network marketing;
7) beauty salon at home;
8) work on the Internet.
And now let's talk about each of the listed directions of earnings in more detail.
So, the first variant of earnings: needlework . Many mothers on maternity leave are seriously engaged in needlework: knitting, embroidering, sewing and beading. It will be very good if your hobby will bring you a good income. I have no doubt that in this case, enthusiasm will increase noticeably. In maternity leave you can knit under the order clothes for children. Surely, you will have enough clients, since your main circle of contacts at the moment is moms of little children. The main thing - do not keep silent about your abilities. Show photos of your work on the Internet, especially in social networks. Advertising for you will be your own child, dressed in veshchichki, connected with their own hands.
The same can be said about sewing. If you know how to sew beautifully, then you have a wonderful opportunity to sew baby things for children's matinees and make good money on the eve of the holidays. By the way, you can rent these things.
One of my acquaintances, having become a mummy, discovered a wonderful talent of beading. After studying the special literature and reading themed sites, she began to make beautiful things from beads, which she found on the Internet buyers.
Embroidery is the right way to earn money. Now there are a lot of sets for embroidery on sale. There are people who like manual work very much and buy it with pleasure. True, such things need to find a buyer with a thick wallet, since they cost a decent amount of money (even the cost of a set for embroidery can be quite expensive). But, nevertheless, the result is worth it. You will enjoy the work done and material return.
Do not be upset if you do not first find a buyer for your work. Everything has its time. As a rule, by selling a few things, your work will gradually start working for you, thanks to positive feedback. You can sell your work in special forums on needlework, and on online auctions. Internet - a good thing where you can buy everything and sell everything.
But a craftsman of culinary business can make good money on baking cakes at home. The only negative for you - you need to have enough time for culinary masterpieces. If you can do any other work for at least 5-10 minutes with breaks during the day, then you need time to bake the cake: watch that the cake is not burned, work hard on the decoration, etc.
Teachers and psychologists can earn additionally on counseling and tutoring . In addition, with the help of the Internet, in particular with the help of such programs as Skype, ICQ, as well as e-mail and others you can advise through the Internet. Tell people on the forums, in social networks about the services that you can offer, and sooner or later the "client" will find you.
Knowledge of foreign languages is not only an indicator of your IQ, but also a good way to earn extra money. This, first of all, tutoring. In addition, on the Internet you can find many vacancies for text translators. Thus, without leaving home, you can receive a good stable income.
If you studied well at the institute, and you have a good "knowledge base" in your head, then you can earn good money on the performance of control, course and diploma work . To do this, it is enough to print business cards, advertise ads, and also to advertise in a local newspaper. In addition, by doing the degree and coursework, you can earn remotely. To do this, it is enough just to look for websites on the Internet, where services are offered for writing control, course and diploma papers. For sure, they are looking for competent employees.
Another way to get maternity leave is network marketing . In maternity leave, you not only had free time to socialize, but also the circle of familiar mummies expanded. Surely they use cosmetics and perfumes. In addition, do not forget about your friends and employees, they are your potential customers. Now there are many companies offering both cosmetic products, and biologically active additives, and household chemicals, and working on the principle of network marketing. Choose a couple of nice companies and actively dare in this field. Thus, you can not only earn extra money, but also "increase" a certain base for the future.
Hairdressing or manicure is your field, so you can earn money safely at home. Your customers are people who want to look good while saving money. Perhaps you know the basics of cosmetology. Then you can earn money by doing cosmetic procedures at home. The only "but", you need to observe the maximum hygiene, although, in our time, there is an excellent opportunity for carrying out procedures with disposable instruments without risk to the health of the client, as well. consequently, for their reputation.
For carrying out various kinds of cosmetic procedures you will need as a separate room (therefore, normal living conditions are necessary, a one-room apartment is not suitable), and a certain inventory. But, by acquiring the necessary tools, you provide both your financial independence and your own skills.
My acquaintance on maternity leave not only completed courses of manicure skills, but also mastered the skills of art nails painting, and also learned how to grow nails. Now earning at home, doing what she likes is the main source of her income. Is not that so, great ?!
Well, in conclusion I would like to talk about working on the Internet . The current technology allows mothers in the decree to earn good money without leaving home. Earnings on the Internet is, first of all, freelancing. You can find a copywriter, rewriter, etc. You will come to the aid of sites for the purchase of articles. You can master Photoshop and offer services to create advertising banners, photo processing, etc. Your desire is the main engine and the generator of ideas, therefore the listed variants of work on the Internet are not a limit, but only a guide for actions.
At the start, attention - to the point!
As practice shows, maternity leave for many women is not only time for caring for a small child, but also a great opportunity to find and realize yourself in a new field. You depend on yourself, and your earnings grow in proportion to your work. You have a flexible schedule and you do not depend on the employer. Therefore, use the decree in favor and with pleasure. And if to this day you have been thinking about how to make money while on maternity leave, then after reading this article, you will surely find yourself a useful and "financially grateful" occupation.