Wouldn't it be wonderful to create a business from your garage and have the success of Bill Gates? Success of that portion really sounds absurd when you are juggling diapers, after school activities, and cooking meals. Can it really be done?
Working from home is does sound like such a fantastic castle in the air type dream for a mom is trying to make ends meet for her family. It is not impossible, but the trick, I think, is trying to find something that will pay a nice paycheck on a regular basis.
Liz Pulliam Weston says that if we have discipline and realistic expectations, working at home may be a realistic goal that can be achieved. In a article on MSN, Working from Home, she said those she interviewed who made decent money at home also made decent money in the regular work-world. . Most were educated, had strong business skills and a had previous success in the workplace.
Self-discipline is a virtue that is a must if you want to work from home. You need to be able to motivate yourself to ensure that office work is completed in a timely manner and not put off so that you can wander onto other household tasks.
Weston also makes it clear that working from home may not necessarily lead to big money. She concurs with what WAHM is constantly warning readers–be on the lookout for scams. If a job ensures fantastic financial rewards, it’s probably too good to be true. Also, legit home-working opportunities will not ask you for big financial investment up-front. Do your research, and follow your gut-feelings.
It is good to know that working from home may not make you rich, but with persistence and diligence you can make a large contribution to your family’s financial bottom-line, which I think we would all be happy with!
