I desperately want to be a stay at home mom, but we can not afford to lose my income completely. Today, I saw an add for a couple needing a child care provider. I am a foster parent, so I have all my background checks, etc. They want me to pick their children up, take them to school, bring them home, be on call for sick/snow days, and take to some afterschool activities. Also, an occasional overnighter, like once every month or two when parents have to work out of town. Do you think it is worth having to spend once in a blue away from my daughter to be able to enjoy almost every day with her?! Also, I have a great job right now, I just don't want to be away from my daughter. I am a little nervous to trust one family with my income. They are willing to hire an accounting agency to do my payroll. Do you think that makes it safer and them more legit? They seem super nice! I get really excited, and then really nervous! HELP!
I think in-home childcare is a great way to supplement your family income while staying home with your kids.
I'm not sure about this particular situation--but check it out thoroughly before you quit your job. You don't want to be left without a job and without a childcare position, either.
Why don't you consider opening a home daycare? I did that for quite a few years and while it was hard work, it was a good solution for us.
Good luck!
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I might be going a lil' to far ( like I usually do lol ) but the thought of the sick child in my home makes me a lil' nervous . I would definately put that into the things I consider . It does sound like a great idea . What does your husband think ? Good Luck w/ everything !!
If you really enjoy taking care of other peoples children and dont mind the day to day of that then i would say go for it. You obviously know the risks, like sick kids and things of that nature. If you think its might add stress to your life, then dont do it. I did that sort of thing for a friend and I am a stay at home mom and it added so much stress to my life, i felt like I wasnt enjoying staying at home. I quit that and now i do enjoy it a lot, with just my own. Since you're a foster parent though, you're probably the opposite of me. :)
I have to agree. I would NOT want sick kids around my kids or in my home if I can help it. I am very germophobic these days.
Quoting crystal626rose:
I might be going a lil' to far ( like I usually do lol ) but the thought of the sick child in my home makes me a lil' nervous . I would definately put that into the things I consider . It does sound like a great idea . What does your husband think ? Good Luck w/ everything !!
By the sounds of your description, it sounds like they're looking for a Nanny. Are you really equipped mentally/emotionally to do that for anther family? Don't be lured by the money, think of the sacrifice that will be required of you for this family and their needs. With your own family needs, can this be done? The accounting thing is really to their benefit as well. It gets them tax breaks. This prevents it from being an "under the table" job.
I, like you, have been on both sides of the fence...first as a SAHM and as a working Mom and there are benefits to both. However, my only caution to you is....make sure that your insurace (health) will be really good if you decide to leave your job. And secondly, measure the pros and cons of being a SAHM vs Working Mom to see if the benefits are that great. I personally have "issues" with both sides but I am currently a SAHM and a student so I may not be the best person to speak on this matter.
Just make sure that all bases are covered before you make a major decision like this one...oj and check out the "accounting firm" with the Better Business Bereau in your State to make sure they are in good standing and hasn't received a bunch of complaints.
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Why don't you talk to your job first and see if there is somehting you can work out with them. Depending on the job you could probably do some of the work at home, that way you could be with your babies and still work adn earn an income. or maybe they could cut some hours and work only a few days a week instead of everyday. Good luck.
I've tried talking to my job several times before I even started thinking about leaving! They have been awful to me! They knew I was a foster mom before THEY ever ASKED ME to work for them! They are being sooo uncooperative! About the germs, she gets plenty of those from daycare! I'd rather deal with two older kids, than her being around a bunch of babies. My husband is a teacher, so we get great health insurance that way. I don't know, I go back and forth mostly because it is scary to leave a job that I make good money at for the unknown.
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