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sazzerbear · 07/02/2009 08:59

I am looking for something to do from home, most of the vacancies I have seen are telesales etc; looks OK in theory, but how do you work it around having a toddler in tow all day? Is the only option putting them into some sort of childcare when you are "working"? Any advice much appreciated! tia

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sazzerbear · 07/02/2009 14:04

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sazzerbear · 08/02/2009 09:32

bump - anyone??

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violethill · 08/02/2009 10:30

If you are doing any sort of paid work, you need to organise childcare - not fair on anyone otherwise - the child, the employer or you.

The only exception to this I can think of is being a childminder.

Eve34 · 08/02/2009 11:25

When I started working from home, I thought it would be great to cut down child care,but it is impossible to work and have DS around, it is not fair on my employer or on DS. He goes to the child minder the 3 days I work and the other 4 days I can focus on him.

policywonk · 08/02/2009 11:29

Agree with the others - can't think of anything you can do properly while trying to look after a toddler. They are pretty much full-time jobs in themselves. I work in the evenings and weekends (when DP is around to look after the kids) - cuts down on family time, which is a shame, but no childcare costs.

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sazzerbear · 08/02/2009 16:56

Brilliant, thanks for the info!

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ANTagony · 08/02/2009 17:00

If you do something self employed like take in ironing you could do this around your toddler. I had a cleaner when I worked long hours she used to bring her little girl with her. If you are looking after a child you need to charge on volume not time though! So ironing per item, cleaning on number of tasks like vacuuming whole house, cleaning bathroom and kitchen etc.

The other thing is ebay onselling for other people taking 50% of final sale value and selling other peoples stuff for them.

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sazzerbear · 08/02/2009 17:03

Great, thanks ANTagony, Ebay was my other plan, I need to get rid of a load of our junk first!

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Angela1982 · 17/02/2009 12:59

Sazzerbear - what about Usborne Books at Home? I have been doing Usborne for a year now with my DD who is now 2. I take her to toddler groups and preschools with me which she thinks is great fun (the only tears I get is when we have to go home as she wants to stay!) I also work eves and weekends so DH has her then, which means I don't pay for childcare (except one morning of preschool a week)

I find it works great for my family and the only thing that seems to suffer is the housework (although I probably wouldn;t do much of it anyway as I hate it!!)

If you do want to find out more about it then send me an email. [email protected]

Hope this info helps x

Brid72 · 18/02/2009 15:54

Hi, like Angela1982 I am also an agent but for Tish Tash Toys. I have found that it is great to work the hours I choose and fit them around my children. Also because I am selling toys the places I visit are nurseries, pre-schools, parent and toddler groups so I could take my girls with me.

If you want more information simply visit their website.

Hope you find something that works for you soon.

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sazzerbear · 18/02/2009 16:11

Thanks for the info Angela1982/Brid72

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vitality · 20/02/2009 21:53

Hi Sazzerbear,
Another great company is Phoenix trading, with really nice cards, gift wrap and stationery. Also flexible and it fits in perfectly with toddler groups. CAT me if you'd like more info.

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sazzerbear · 22/02/2009 18:45

Thanks for the info, vitality

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lisa2107 · 26/02/2009 21:36

I do Avon and have managed to stay at home and look after LO and earn with Avon at the same time :-)

I can email you if you would like

[email protected]

xx

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sazzerbear · 27/02/2009 13:52

Thanks lisa2107, I am limited with evenings due to DH work so may not be the right option - presumably you need to catch people in the evening?

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christywhisty · 27/02/2009 14:04

I worked p/t from home as an accounts administrator for a charity for 11 yrs from when my dd was born and ds was 2.
DS used to go to a nursery 2 days a week and dd started there when she was 2.
When dd was born I used to work around her naps and during the night. I didn't really have fixed hours, just deadlines to meet and to be available to answer queries on the phone.

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sazzerbear · 27/02/2009 14:09

That sounds a perfect solution!

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lisa2107 · 02/03/2009 12:08

I started off when Baby J was under a year and Avon was perfect as it got us out the house and into the fresh air. It was easy work and got me back in to the swing of using my brain again.

When I moved over to Sales Leadership and getting my own team together, I started slowly and just added friends. Now I do about 4 to 5 appointments a week and all in the evenings and maybe one on a Saturday (if I want). Baby J has no idea I'm working and he gets as much of Mummy's time as he would if I didn't work at all but still I am earning enough that I don't have to go back to work and leave him.

I feel really lucky I found Avon and recomend it.

xx

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