Once my youngest entered kindegarten ( a couple of years ago) I began substitute teaching. It's a wonderful way to earn extra money while being on the same schedule as your kids plus really getting your foot in the door at school. You really get to know the other kids, teachers, and administrators. You can work as little or as much as you want, (I work 2-3 days a week)make your own schedule to a certain extent, and give the impression of being very visible in the school, but actually getting paid:-) Great mom job!
That's a difficult question. Right now I really don't know. Before I had kids, I just assumed I'd want to go back to paying work as soon as the youngest started school (maybe even just preschool), but now my oldest just started kindergarten and he still seems so young. I'm now leaning more towards trying to find something part time or work from home, but I'm currently expecting again so I have several years before I need to have a real plan.
Congrats AHamm! When are you due? In order to become a sub in Wake County, go to www.wcpss.net and download the application for subbing. It's 12 pages or something insane. But they need subs so badly, you could work 5 days a week if you chose. Middle schools esp, although I'm not brave enough for that. Wake Tech has a class SETT (subsitute effective teacher training) that lasts for four half days and it's very useful AND bumps you up a level on the pay grade. It's about $75.00 a day. Not a fortune, but my issue was, I could find a job doing something else, but how would I handle summer? With 4 kids, it's not cost effective for me to work then, plus I love being w/my kiddies in their off time! If you work three days a week, that's about $900 a month, which for supplemental income, and NEVER having to work summers, holidays, teacher work days etc....it's a great deal for us!
This Sunday's NYTimes book review featured a book called "The Comeback" (written by Emma Gilbey Keller). Apparently she profiles seven women who return to the workforce, post-kids.
Wondering if anyone has read it?
As to myself... now that the kiddies are three, I've been contemplating a return. I feel hesitant. Not sure if it's a lack of confidence, or just plain inertia.
I'm definitely not going back. I couldn't wait to be a stay at home mom, and while some days it's challenging, I'd much rather be home teaching my kids, cleaning, cooking gourmet and painting my murals than sitting in front of a computer all day on someone else's time table.
Don't get me wrong, my best friend is a career woman and she's awesome. However, she does wistfully look at my paintings and wish she had the time to pursue a hobby, but she just doesn't have the time. Being a mom and having a career is all encompassing and hats off to those women who do it and do it well. I'm just not one of those women and I'm the first to admit it.
I do run a small art business from my home, but I can schedule my murals for weekends here and there and I teach art classes in my home one night a week, so in a way I have a career. But I work for myself and I don't absolutely have to do it, so I'm certainly blessed. The extra schoolbook money is always nice, though.
Now that the older 2 are in school, I am seriously thinking of putting the 19 month old in a preschool program. One main reason, besides my wanting adult interaction, is that I can totally tell the difference between my 8 yr old and my 5 yr old.
The 8 yr old was in day care from age 1 to age 4. (well, preschool from 3 to 4) and the 5 yr old was not. I can tell the difference between the way they interact with other kids, even though the 5 r old has been to playgroups and such, she is not anywhere near socially, that her brother was by this age. And even her teacher can tell.
So really, I want to go back to work, but I also want Wyatt in a school type setting. He is very smart, and would do wonderfully!
I was not going back to work!! Discovery Toys offers a great opportunity so we can be stay at home moms....very flexible and a great family company. It is so easy and fun...we are looking for more consultants!
I recently returned for a short stint. I was nervous about starting up again and felt rusty to first day, but then eased into it. It was really fun.
The hardest part was childcare. Immediately after I started, the kids got sick and we didn't get much sleep for a few days. It was a horrible week.
In the time B.C. (Before Children) my work-week was 90% concerned with the actual job and 10% on the logistics that surrounded it. Now, those percentages seem reversed.
I sat and read all these "back to work" comments from obviously young ladies with small children. I will give you the perspective of the "been there, done that" generation! My children are 26, 23, and 19. I went back to work when the youngest was in 6th grade...big mistake! Wish I had waited til she was in High School...it made a significant impact on her. I love working now, it gives me purpose and a life along with being a Mom and wife. But in restrospect, I feel bad that I shortchanged my youngest, while the older two had me their whole "childhood". She missed out on middle school sleepovers at our home during track out and the outings I used to take the other 2 with their friends all because Mommy had to work. Going back to work does affect the kids, not just you! Who knew? :-)
I'm not sure that I'd call myself a young lady, seeing as I'm in my late-40s. We had our children later in life. But I appreciate your point about short-changing childhood. My mother worked full-time when I was growing up and I often wished she were home more.
Needs and situations are different for every family, but I plan to return to work in a limited fashion when the kids are in school, hopefully during their school day and part-time so that I can still be there for them when they get home. By working, I hope to offer them opportunities such as providing provide money for sports or arts if they are so inclined, and saving money for their college fund.
I guess I mean to say that I actually would be working for their benefit, not for mine. I worked for 23 years in my profession before they came along and feel as though I already had a forfilling career.
I beleive you do need a teacher's lisence to be a substitute teacher or at least working on one. I'm pretty sure you have to take somekind of course for it, along with being in college
Needs and situations are different for every family, but I plan to return to work in a limited fashion when the kids are in school, hopefully during their school day and part-time so that I can still be there for them when they get home.(homeschool programs)
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Needs and situations are different for every family, but I plan to return to work in a limited fashion when the kids are in school, hopefully during their school day and part-time so that I can still be there for them when they get home.
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I have stayed home with my kids and I have worked outside of the home! If at all possible (and sometimes its not possible) I would try to stay in the home. I am now working a job that I can be flexible and be there for my kids but still help with the finances. If you are interested its a great company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success right now.
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Once my youngest entered kindegarten ( a couple of years ago) I began substitute teaching. It's a wonderful way to earn extra money while being on the same schedule as your kids plus really getting your foot in the door at school. You really get to know the other kids, teachers, and administrators. You can work as little or as much as you want, (I work 2-3 days a week)make your own schedule to a certain extent, and give the impression of being very visible in the school, but actually getting paid:-) Great mom job!
How can I get the license to be a substitute teacher.
How can I get a license to be a substitute teacher.
That's a difficult question. Right now I really don't know. Before I had kids, I just assumed I'd want to go back to paying work as soon as the youngest started school (maybe even just preschool), but now my oldest just started kindergarten and he still seems so young. I'm now leaning more towards trying to find something part time or work from home, but I'm currently expecting again so I have several years before I need to have a real plan.
Congrats AHamm! When are you due? In order to become a sub in Wake County, go to www.wcpss.net and download the application for subbing. It's 12 pages or something insane. But they need subs so badly, you could work 5 days a week if you chose. Middle schools esp, although I'm not brave enough for that. Wake Tech has a class SETT (subsitute effective teacher training) that lasts for four half days and it's very useful AND bumps you up a level on the pay grade. It's about $75.00 a day. Not a fortune, but my issue was, I could find a job doing something else, but how would I handle summer? With 4 kids, it's not cost effective for me to work then, plus I love being w/my kiddies in their off time! If you work three days a week, that's about $900 a month, which for supplemental income, and NEVER having to work summers, holidays, teacher work days etc....it's a great deal for us!
This Sunday's NYTimes book review featured a book called "The Comeback" (written by Emma Gilbey Keller). Apparently she profiles seven women who return to the workforce, post-kids.
Wondering if anyone has read it?
As to myself... now that the kiddies are three, I've been contemplating a return. I feel hesitant. Not sure if it's a lack of confidence, or just plain inertia.
I think both.
I'm definitely not going back. I couldn't wait to be a stay at home mom, and while some days it's challenging, I'd much rather be home teaching my kids, cleaning, cooking gourmet and painting my murals than sitting in front of a computer all day on someone else's time table.
Don't get me wrong, my best friend is a career woman and she's awesome. However, she does wistfully look at my paintings and wish she had the time to pursue a hobby, but she just doesn't have the time. Being a mom and having a career is all encompassing and hats off to those women who do it and do it well. I'm just not one of those women and I'm the first to admit it.
I do run a small art business from my home, but I can schedule my murals for weekends here and there and I teach art classes in my home one night a week, so in a way I have a career. But I work for myself and I don't absolutely have to do it, so I'm certainly blessed. The extra schoolbook money is always nice, though.
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Cady
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Now that the older 2 are in school, I am seriously thinking of putting the 19 month old in a preschool program. One main reason, besides my wanting adult interaction, is that I can totally tell the difference between my 8 yr old and my 5 yr old.
The 8 yr old was in day care from age 1 to age 4. (well, preschool from 3 to 4) and the 5 yr old was not. I can tell the difference between the way they interact with other kids, even though the 5 r old has been to playgroups and such, she is not anywhere near socially, that her brother was by this age. And even her teacher can tell.
So really, I want to go back to work, but I also want Wyatt in a school type setting. He is very smart, and would do wonderfully!
Becka+Chris= Nick 8 Michele 5 Wyatt 18 months
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I was not going back to work!! Discovery Toys offers a great opportunity so we can be stay at home moms....very flexible and a great family company. It is so easy and fun...we are looking for more consultants!
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www.discoverytoyslink.com/andria
I recently returned for a short stint. I was nervous about starting up again and felt rusty to first day, but then eased into it. It was really fun.
The hardest part was childcare. Immediately after I started, the kids got sick and we didn't get much sleep for a few days. It was a horrible week.
In the time B.C. (Before Children) my work-week was 90% concerned with the actual job and 10% on the logistics that surrounded it. Now, those percentages seem reversed.
I sat and read all these "back to work" comments from obviously young ladies with small children. I will give you the perspective of the "been there, done that" generation! My children are 26, 23, and 19. I went back to work when the youngest was in 6th grade...big mistake! Wish I had waited til she was in High School...it made a significant impact on her. I love working now, it gives me purpose and a life along with being a Mom and wife. But in restrospect, I feel bad that I shortchanged my youngest, while the older two had me their whole "childhood". She missed out on middle school sleepovers at our home during track out and the outings I used to take the other 2 with their friends all because Mommy had to work. Going back to work does affect the kids, not just you! Who knew? :-)
I'm not sure that I'd call myself a young lady, seeing as I'm in my late-40s. We had our children later in life. But I appreciate your point about short-changing childhood. My mother worked full-time when I was growing up and I often wished she were home more.
Needs and situations are different for every family, but I plan to return to work in a limited fashion when the kids are in school, hopefully during their school day and part-time so that I can still be there for them when they get home. By working, I hope to offer them opportunities such as providing provide money for sports or arts if they are so inclined, and saving money for their college fund.
I guess I mean to say that I actually would be working for their benefit, not for mine. I worked for 23 years in my profession before they came along and feel as though I already had a forfilling career.
I beleive you do need a teacher's lisence to be a substitute teacher or at least working on one. I'm pretty sure you have to take somekind of course for it, along with being in college
Nope-anyone can sub. Don't even need a college degree.
Needs and situations are different for every family, but I plan to return to work in a limited fashion when the kids are in school, hopefully during their school day and part-time so that I can still be there for them when they get home.(homeschool programs)
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Home school??
I know a few parents who home-school and they do a wonderful job. It's not for me, however.
I agree with every word of your comment! I love to teach my kids and spend as much time with them as I can.
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Needs and situations are different for every family, but I plan to return to work in a limited fashion when the kids are in school, hopefully during their school day and part-time so that I can still be there for them when they get home.
Regards,
Outdoor Fireplace Designs
I have stayed home with my kids and I have worked outside of the home! If at all possible (and sometimes its not possible) I would try to stay in the home. I am now working a job that I can be flexible and be there for my kids but still help with the finances. If you are interested its a great company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success right now.
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Best of luck to you!!!