Is there a Future in Working at Home When You Have Children?

Is there a Future in Working at Home When You Have Children?
Many people these days are either working at home or
contemplating leaving their jobs in order to do so.
Additionally, many stay-at-home moms are seeking at-home
work to earn extra income to help with household expenses,
or to provide for the family's future, either for
retirement or for their kids' education. If you are
thinking of seeking at-home work or even starting a home
business so you can spend more time with your kids, beware-
working at home can be a dicey proposition. However, by
planning ahead following some simple guidelines, it is
possible to do work from your home with children in the
house.

The first rule of working at home is, make a schedule and
stick to it. If your children are older, they will
understand that Mommy (or Daddy) needs them to be quiet
during certain scheduled hours. It is helpful to have
designated breaks when you can spend time with your kids.
If the kids are school-aged, plan to do your work while
they are in school. If they are younger, you may seek your
future employment with a company that allows home workers
to schedule evening hours, when your spouse can be at home
to watch them.

The second rule is, have a designated work area. It can be
a spare room, a corner of a bedroom or even the dining room
table. Just make sure your children know that when Mommy
(or Daddy) is in the "office", they are not to disturb you
unless there is an emergency. This is especially important
when your work-at-home job or business requires you to be
on the phone a lot. Having a noisy child in the background
is unprofessional, and can jeopardize your future
employment, or ruin relations with potential customers or
clients.

The third rule of work-at-home employment is, distract the
children. If they are quiet types who can entertain
themselves, you may want to give them their own "office"- a
small desk or table with toys, crayons and paper, or, if
the child is old enough, a second computer so that they can
"work" with Mommy or Daddy. You may even have older kids
help out with some of the simpler tasks. If this is not
feasible, try to arrange for older neighborhood children to
come over and play in an area away from your home office.
You may have to resort to hiring a sitter. If your finances
do not permit this, you can connect with other stay-at-home
or work-at-home parents and start a babysitting pool.
Keeping your children quiet and out of the way is vital to
your future as an at-home worker.

Working at home when you have children can be tricky, but
if you follow these guidelines, it can be done. If you are
planning to seek at-home work in the near future, make sure
you prepare in advance. A consistent schedule, a designated
work area, and activities to keep your kids busy while you
work will help to keep your family happy and allow your
work time to be more productive.

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