If you’re trying to make money, then it’s a good idea to focus on your career. I know a lot of you reading this are full-time moms that might think your working days are over. However, that’s not the way it has to be anymore! If you want to get yourself a high paid job that lets you make a lot of money, then you can!
To make things even better, it’s possible to jumpstart your career without having to leave the house as well. This means you can get the job you want, without needing to be away from your children or spend money on carers. How do you do this? Well, here are a few simple steps to follow.
Choose The Right Career Path
Step one; choose the right career. There are so many jobs out there, but which ones will bring in a lot of money? As a parent, you are probably reluctant to go back to work as you don’t want to spend too much time away from your kids. So, you should only really start working if the career is worthwhile.
Naturally, the path you choose is going to be up to you, and it’s wise to pick something that you think you’ll enjoy. But, to try and help you out, here are a few of the best-paying jobs you can get right now:
- Personal Trainer
- Energy Consultant
- Engineer
- Psychiatrist
- Sales Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Business Manager
There are loads of other jobs that pay really well, but this is just a brief little list of some of the most popular ones. Is there something on that list that speaks out to you and gets you intrigued? Perhaps you’ve always liked the thought of helping people and solving their problems? If so, then you may like the idea of becoming a psychiatrist. Similarly, do you have a secret passion for renewable energy? If so, then it might be worth pursuing a career as an energy consultant, or at least one in a similar field.
You get the idea; find out what you enjoy doing, and then see if there’s a well-paid career that suits your talents. You may even have experience from previous jobs that can come in handy. For example, let’s say you used to work as a sales advisor for a company. Here, that experience can help you kickstart a career as a sales manager!
Gain The Right Qualifications
The second step is figuring out what qualifications you need, and then getting them. At this point, you may be wondering how you can do this without leaving your home? In reality, loads of universities offer online courses these days, which you can take from home. What’s more, all of the previous careers mentioned will commonly have online degree programs. So, if you liked the sound of being an engineer, then you must find the right online program to gain your bachelor’s degree. From here, you could even pursue an online masters in engineering management, if you want to get even more qualifications under your belt. The same goes for anyone that wants to be a financial analyst; get your first degree online, then consider whether or not you want additional qualifications.
Do I think everyone should study at a master’s level? No, but I do think it’s beneficial in scenarios where you lack a lot of experience. If you’ve got loads of experience in your chosen field from previous jobs, then the initial qualifications are all you might need. Speaking of which, lots of jobs don’t even require degrees, they just expect you to take a test, so you get a certification.
Regardless, most of the best jobs in the world need you to be qualified in some shape or form. Whether it’s a simple exam you have to pass, or a five year course to gain a diploma; you’ll need to do a bit of studying. With online education, you can get everything done in your own time without taking attention away from any young kids that need to be taken care of.
Find Some Jobs
The last step is simple; find some jobs. Okay, it’s a bit more complicated than that, but this is a general idea! Basically, you now have the qualifications you need to officially go down this career path. All you need to do is find some work. The problem is, work means leaving your house and spending time away from the kids, which some of you might not like. So, the best solution is to take up roles where you can work from home. The beauty of modern society is that pretty much every job in the world can be done from home nowadays. Thanks to computers and the internet, we’re constantly connected to one another. So, you could get a job working as an engineering consultant or a financial advisor, but you communicate with clients from a home office. You may hold meetings via Skype, take phone calls in the home, and occasionally step out the house for a face-to-face meeting. Essentially, you do your job – but from home!
There are two routes you can go down when it comes to working from home; freelance or contracted work. Freelance work means you set up your own business and provide a service to loads of clients for a fee. This type of work really suits financial advisors, engineers, psychiatrists, and any other high-paying jobs where you provide a service. The benefit of freelance is that your work is more flexible and there’s no real limit on how much money you make. With contracted work, you get a job for a company but still work from home. This is good as you have more security and a guaranteed income every month, but it’s often harder to find contract work where you can stay at home.
Well, now you know how to get a high paid job without needing to leave home. This is a great idea for moms with young children that demand almost constant attention. It’s still possible to work – and make a lot of money – without having to compromise your parental responsibilities.
Darlene Taylor says
thanks for the tips
Janet W. says
That’s a great list of jobs that give you more flexibility and time to work at home.