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How to find work as a sahm?

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Dbwoshem · 15/03/2021 14:29

Looking for advise please! Been a sahm for 10 years. Previously working as a customer service advisor and also in retail.

Now that work seems to have shifted a lot to working from home my husband has asked me to look into it.

I have been out of the workplace for so long I haven't a clue where to start!

Can anyone recommend websites etc for me to use? Or do I sign up with a recruitment agency?

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Dbwoshem · 15/03/2021 14:30

Just to add it would need to be a work from home role. Also, would the company provide a laptop etc as I don't have one

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NerrSnerr · 15/03/2021 14:35

How old are your children. Is your husband expecting you to work from home and still do all the care for the children or will you be using childcare?

CooperLooper · 15/03/2021 14:36

Indeed, Reed, Total Jobs, Monster. If it's home working role then equipment would be provided (or it should be!)

Would you be looking after children whilst working from home? Or is the intention to work around childcare ie a home working role in the evenings?

AlexaShutUp · 15/03/2021 14:36

Yes, what is the thinking behind needing to wfh? How old are your children?

CatBiscuits · 15/03/2021 14:49

Employers I work with (HR consultant) are very clear that you must have robust childcare in place if you are working from home.

Obvs during lockdowns when schools and nurseries close or when bubbles burst then they are flexible- but now childcare and schools are open, employers would expect you to have childcare in place.

BrilliantBetty · 15/03/2021 14:50

There are lots of customer service type jobs WFH. Look on Indeed.
My good friend is a manager at a large online shop and they take on loads of customer service all the time. To pick up calls and online enquiries.

You would probably need to provide your own laptop, at least initially though.

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Dbwoshem · 15/03/2021 15:01

My children are 7 and 10 and will be at school

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HughesClare · 18/03/2021 10:05

@Dbwoshem

Looking for advise please! Been a sahm for 10 years. Previously working as a customer service advisor and also in retail.

Now that work seems to have shifted a lot to working from home my husband has asked me to look into it.

I have been out of the workplace for so long I haven't a clue where to start!

Can anyone recommend websites etc for me to use? Or do I sign up with a recruitment agency?

I would imagine that there are plenty of WFH customer service jobs. Have you worked at all over the last 10 years? Any voluntary work? What is your dream job?
RizzleRazzle · 18/03/2021 10:09

@Dbwoshem

My children are 7 and 10 and will be at school
Why do you need to be WFH if your children are at school?

Have a look at Indeed.com

LindaEllen · 18/03/2021 10:14

Demanding a company laptop AND a WFH role seems a bit cheeky tbh, particularly as they'd be taking a gamble on you as you've not worked for so long.

Have you thought about getting a job in your DC's school? Maybe receptionist, cleaner, lunchtime supervisor, classroom assistant? A friend of mine has just done this, and it's perfect as her hours are exactly the same as the kids'.

Motnight · 18/03/2021 10:16

What do you want to do, Op?

qualitygirl · 18/03/2021 10:17

You don't ask for much OP do you...Confused

minipie · 18/03/2021 10:19

What would you do after school and in the holidays? Most jobs aren’t school hours and term time only.

If he’s expecting you to find a school hours, term time only, WFH job, after 10 years out of work, it’s going to be tricky. Not impossible but tricky.

GreenBalaclava · 18/03/2021 10:26

Would you be interested in working as a TA? The money is not great, but the hours are good and if you enjoy it you can train as a teacher in the future (via the schools direct route, ie you don't have to do a PGCE).

3orangekissesfromkazan · 18/03/2021 10:32

If your kids are at school you don't necessarily need a WFH job.

TheJerkStore · 18/03/2021 10:33

What do you want to do?
All I'm hearing is what your husband wants you to do.

DancesWithDaffodils · 18/03/2021 10:49

I volunteered for a year, whilst still looking for a job, and then got a job in the autumn last year.
The volunteering gave me an up to date reference, and recent experiences to talk about at interview.
I'm not wfh, but I am term time only. It's a good compromise. Covid has provided most of the childcare, as DH is wfm 4 days a week, and we have a childminder friend and school breakfast club (which has continued running) who will pick up the gaps. We are hoping the can continue til July, then we will put a more formal arrangement in place for September.

Keep your eyes open on the national websites mentioned above, but also the websites of companies locally who have the type of role you are looking for.
Or, just search "role I want vacancy" "my area" in Google, and see what comes up!
Good luck!

Kabuk1 · 16/04/2021 14:55

There are returner programs out there. You can have a look to see if there is something relevant. I don't see any listed in the jobs section on this site, but this link might be helpful: www.workingmums.co.uk/jobseekers/returner-programmes/

Quitelikeacatslife · 09/05/2021 23:25

I'd also recommend volunteering, gave me lots of confidence and great training, I did a day a week for a large charity. I've just got a job in a school but had quite a few interviews and rejections in past year. It is very competitive at the moment. Don't restrict to wfm as long as fits with your requirements. I've taken on more hours than I thought as part time interesting jobs just didn't come through.
Most call centre type jobs tended to be on a rota and involved weekend and evening.
Keep looking , local fb job pages, community pages are great as well as indeed.
Charity jobs website also good

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