Work At Home: What Do You Aspire To Be?

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Many of life's failures are people who did not realize
how close they were to success when they gave up.
-- Thomas Edison

Chapter One: What Do You Aspire To Be?
Page one

When I was a child, I had dreams of doing great things with my life, but none inspired me as much as the desire to be a mother and raise a family of my own. At first, raising my family was all I desired and needed, but as time went on, something inside of me began yearning for more. I wanted to know if there was life out there beyond being a mother, a wife, and a home-keeper. The truth is mothers and fathers have the greatest and most difficult jobs in the world, but alas, we are often the most unappreciated workers of all time. So after a while, we begin to yearn for something that will offer us some form of recognition. For some it’s volunteering and for others, it comes from working or creating something.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Other than being a mom (or dad), what helps you feel good about yourself?

Whether you are a new parent or one struggling with the decision to quit your job and stay home, this book is for you! You don’t have to give up your dreams in order to be home with your children. There is a way to have it all, provided you are willing to sacrifice in some areas, to have more in other areas of your life.

What sacrifices are you willing to make? In other words, what things are you willing to let go of or drop from your schedule?

When we first think of working from home, we think of long hours and lots of sacrificing until that one big break comes and we start cashing in on our “just rewards.” But what if we don’t want long hours?

What if we don’t want that big break? What if we simply want to work from home making just enough money to help out, and doing just enough to feel good about ourselves? What if we only want enough to make a car payment or to take the kids out to our favorite fast food place for lunch every Friday? What if we just want some adult conversation? What if we just want an excuse to get out of the house and leave the kids with hubby?

Better yet, what if we simply want to experiment with being our own boss until we find the right business to fit our lifestyle, morals, and goals? What if right now all we want is to work a part-time business, but don’t want it perceived as a hobby? What if we want a part-time business now but eventually want to turn it into something larger and more lucrative? Like when the kids are grown!

Can we really have a part-time business and not feel pressured to keep up with the Jones’ of the business world? I have asked myself this plenty of times. When I started looking for ways to work out of my home nearly 11 years ago, I didn’t do it to make millions, and I didn’t do it because of a dream. I did it because I felt like I had to contribute more to the household. It wasn’t enough that I was the not-for-hire Gal Friday who took care of the children, ran the errands, cooked, cleaned, did the laundry, handled the bookkeeping, played nurse, and did countless other tasks. I felt like I had to contribute monetarily.

It was something that society had impressed upon me for so many years that I felt like I would lose my mind trying to juggle the options. On the one hand, a corporate career and prestige sounded really nice. And yet, I didn’t want to miss out on my children’s lives! I wanted to be the one who was home with them when they were sick. I wanted to attend the field trips and see their holiday performances, and I surely didn’t want a boss telling me when I could and could not attend these things.

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About The Author
Alyice Edrich is a mixed media artist, freelance writer, and aspiring photographer. She enjoys creating things that bring joy to others. Visit her blog, Coming Home, to check out her latest art. Or stop by her resume site, AlyiceEdrich.net to learn how you can hire her for your next project.

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