Second Income ideas..?

awheeler4311 · December 2014

hey ladies!!

Does anyone work second jobs or jobs from home for extra income? Looking into something that I can do from home while I'm off with baby. Mystery shopping (anyone ever try this?), pyramid businesses?, medical transcribing? There's a list of things, but I just don't know...

I'm just graduating as a yoga teacher so I will be able to teach for extra income and I was thinking of getting into selling essential oils on the side... But these are really just things I love, not really going to make the income I was looking for.

Thought I would reach out bc I'm clueless when it comes to this stuff!!! I would LOVE to find a job that I can stay home for a few years and make a decent income, or even really just make extra income now to pay off some debt.

Any thoughts would be mucho appreciated!!

awheeler4311 · December 2014

Mobile failed me HARD!!!! Ignore this one please. Damn pregnancy makes me stupid.

llivelaughlove · December 2014

What about nannying? If you'll be home with baby, you can always watch someone else's child too. I did that for a while.

elvinnoe · December 2014

Pyramid businesses are usually called scams. I wouldn't get into one of those.

I nannied part time for a year after DD was born. I was able to keep her with me, didn't have to pay for daycare, and made a decent amount of money to watch a two year old. Not a good long term career choice, but it definitely helped for that year.

sugarkissed · December 2014

I agree that childcare is a great option! I've had a few moms ask if I'd be interested in watching their children when they return to work, but I have a side photography business that takes up a lot of my free time.

mcp6286 · December 2014

I tutor middle/high school students and work as a consultant for Jamberry Nails. Both very flexible and very lucrative. I bring in approx $1,000 a month extra from working about 6 hours a week at each of these jobs in addition to my main job (30 hours/wk as a nanny).

awheeler4311 · December 2014

Okay, so this thread lives! I love the idea of nannying if I'm around people who need it!! @maddielynn321‌ I LOVE thirty one products. I was thinking of selling for doTerra. Didn't want to name drop. How well have you done? Like meaning do you work a lot with it? Is it hard to find people interested?

lfaithlove · December 2014

I nannied before and after DS was born. It is a good option and pays well, without requiring you to be away from your LO (obviously, if that's part of your agreement with your employer).

I did find that, after a while, it became really tiring because I had to go to my boss' home, so I was cooking and cleaning there and keeping up with three little ones (my own newborn and a four and seven year old) and I couldn't find the time or energy to take care of my own home after a long day at work. On top of that, as my DS began to crawl/pull up and then walk, the younger of the two kids I watched became kind of aggressive toward him and would push him down, take things from him, and threaten to hurt ds when I had to punish the kid. Sooooo I ended up leaving that job. Now I am looking into a job where I'll be in an office, communicating with adults 25 hours a week, which honestly sounds amazing. Dh works nights mainly so I can works mornings and we still won't have to hire someone to watch our DS.

But the nannying thing is still a good option, especially if you're keeping another baby and you have the option of being in your own home.

awheeler4311 · December 2014

@asutherl‌ I will keep you posted if I come across anything that we don't discuss on here!! I was wondering what happened to that company... I feel like for awhile so many women were selling jewelry.

mcp6286 · December 2014

awheeler4311 said:
@asutherl‌ I will keep you posted if I come across anything that we don't discuss on here!! I was wondering what happened to that company... I feel like for awhile so many women were selling jewelry.

I think that's part of the problem. Every vendor show I participated in this fall had at least 5 jewelry vendors. They all complained that business was tough because there was so much competition.

hazeldublin · December 2014

What about baby massage? It's really big over here, a friend of mine teaches two one hour classes a week with 4-5 moms. She charges €100 for a four week class and they are covered by the moms insurance. So every month she gets an up front €800-€1000. It would compliment your yoga really well and it might be feasible to get the baby minded for one hour during the week and running the second class on your SO day off. Also you could then go on to study baby yoga. The courses don't take long to do so with case studies you would probably be qualified before baby arrives.

hazeldublin · December 2014

Also to add, it isn't gaurenteed money just like sales. But you can free advertise on mum and baby sites.

Schnurette · December 2014

I actually just picked up a Thirty One booklet on my lunch, their stuff looks amazing!

My sister sells for South Hill Designs, she said it's super fun and surprisingly easy to make money. I looked into Jamberry but didn't end up doing it because I just don't think I'd like doing parties

not my cup of tea.

awheeler4311 · December 2014

@Schnurette‌ I do LOVE thirty one! I'm going to look into south hill designs

housewifebecomesher · December 2014

I tried one of the direct sales businesses for awhile. As others have said, it's definitely what you put into it that you get out of it, and I do think home parties are a key component to really making it lucrative. (Women like to get out of the house, touch things and drink--buying online doesn't have the same appeal for most.) I liked it, but not enough to try and replace my full income. Just keep in mind you want to pick something you're REALLY passionate about (if it's the oils, then do that) because you're going to become a walking billboard for the company if you want to do well. There is also some investment involved up front to build supplies, business cards, etc. And reaching out on social media works great, but if everyone you know is direct selling, beware that people are starting to get annoyed with it (another reason I think the home parties are key). Also keep in mind that when you're with baby it will be hard to do a lot of things unless they are napping, and then you might want to nap too

Just a couple of points from my experience, it may not jive with others'.

MrsCaliRN · December 2014

Babysitting for someone else

Getting so good at blogging that companies pay you to endorse/try their products

Take paid, online surveys

Sell Avon or Mary Kay (if you have a good network of people, it pretty much sells itself)

Selling homemade goods or cleaned up garage sale goods online

Also, I heard medical coding and billing can be done from home, but you have to complete a program of some sort

ruby2315 · December 2014

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disney815 · December 2014

I agree with PP, if you have a craft talent, open an etsy shop!

I opened one after my daughter was born, and I sew breastfeeding covers and scarves, and I make as much as I did as a teacher! (Which isn't much lol)

If you need advice on where to begin, let me know!

[Deleted User] · December 2014

You won't get rich mystery shopping (and some shops will specify that you can't bring a kid) but I have a company I can recommend. second-to-none.com, you should be able to apply on their Web site. (I worked for them doing editorial work and hope to go back eventually, great company.)

esampson1983 · December 2014

I have a friend who sells doTerra essential oils on the side. She seems to enjoy it. Also one of my yoga teachers sold Arbonne on the side

shlb33 · December 2014

You can look online regarding in home day cares or nannying based on your state. This will provide any liscensing information you may need. I am involved in an at home business and love it! It's like Avon or Mary Kay...Younique, all natural makeup and skincare!

darvo · December 2014

I am a mystery shopper through Shoppers, Inc. You just do the shops you want, when you want. It's legit, I've been doing it for three years. Job availability depends on where you live and payment varies as well.

I also tutor with Tutor.com. I've been with them for a year. They are AWESOME. I make $11 an hour. They like you to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, max 35 hours. I usually just do an hour after work every day.

I hope that helps!

leenziepops · December 2014

darvo said:

I also tutor with Tutor.com. I've been with them for a year. They are AWESOME. I make $11 an hour. They like you to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, max 35 hours. I usually just do an hour after work every day.

I hope that helps!

I do private tutoring and charge $30 and the student comes to me. I would suggest you try going private.

queequeg09256 · December 2014

Amazon does work from home but not with kiddos. Also only in certain states. But good company and benefits

darvo · December 2014

leenziepops said:

darvo said:

I also tutor with Tutor.com. I've been with them for a year. They are AWESOME. I make $11 an hour. They like you to work a minimum of 5 hours per week, max 35 hours. I usually just do an hour after work every day.

I hope that helps!
I do private tutoring and charge $30 and the student comes to me. I would suggest you try going private.

Thanks! The pay isn't super great. I've done private tutoring before and made bank (also I specialized in seeing impaired-- it was awesome) but there isn't a high demand for that where I live now. Plus I can log on and tutor at 1am if I can't sleep if I want to, no appointment necessary.

silentdormancy · January 2015

Freelance writing?

GirPipley · January 2015

When my DD was 14 months old, I started a nanny share out of my home. I took on 2 newborns, and charged $10/hour/child, so $20/hour. (I live in a HOC area).

I then looked into home daycare licensing in my state, and decided that is what I wanted to do with my life. I opened a home daycare with 5 children, and then was granted 7 children (state limit w/o exceptions). I kept my rates on the high end for the area, and was making about 70k/year. I hired my first employee right after I was awarded 7 spots, and raised my rates to accommodate her salary.

Three years in, I know have 2 full time employees, and I make over 6 figures, and do not work more than 10 hours a week. I wont work at all after the twins arrive, but will still be bringing in 6 figures. We just bought a house that has a completely separate area for the daycare, and are looking at locations to open a center.

My education is in vocal arts, nothing to do with business or childcare, but I am completely passionate about childcare, and owning a business. I can not see myself ever doing anything else, and truly feel I have found my dream job.

I am not saying this to brag at all, but I want to stress that nannying can lead to a lifetime career, and can be extremely lucrative. If you're good with children, and have some background in customer service, you can make this happen for yourself as well. It is not easy at first, but it works.

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