Are you an Empty Nester Mom who’s wondering what to do next for work?
This post provides some practical tips to help you decide.
If you were a stay-at-home Mom with kids who went off to college, you may be feeling the pinch to contribute to the household income.
You know you need to do something, but you may be struggling with your options:
- Entrepreneurship?
- The 9-5?
If you’re an Empty Nester Mom who worked outside the home while raising your kids, you may be trying to decide if you want to:
- continue working at your current job;
- look for a different job; or
- ditch The 9-5 to become an Entrepreneur.
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How Do You Decide What’s Next For Work?
Deciding what to do next for work can be a daunting task! With such a big decision to make, you definitely don’t want to rush into anything.
It’s likely been years since you’ve been able to focus on yourself, but this is the time to think hard about everything.
Brainstorming Session
The first step is to brainstorm about what you’d like to do next. Sit down in a quiet spot, without distractions, and really think about what you want for your work future.
Do you want to work for someone else, or
Be Your Own Boss?
If you haven’t already, grab this FREE Brainstorming Worksheet to help you decide:
Get Help From Others
After gathering your own thoughts on the worksheet, it might also help to get ideas from family and friends you’re closest to. They may give you a different perspective that you hadn’t thought of.
The Crossroads
Some Empty Nester stay-at-home Moms decide to branch out from the Empty Nest and work The 9-5.
Alternatively, many become Entrepreneurs—at this stage of life, they have no intention of working for somebody else!
If you’re an Empty Nester Mom who worked outside the home while raising your kids, do you love your job, or do you want to look at other options?
If you once had an Entrepreneurial spirit that was put on the back burner, you need to read this post!
Entrepreneurship
One of the biggest draws of Entrepreneurship, specifically Online Business, is that it will allow you to work from home…or anywhere!
What’s the word?
F-R-E-E-D-O-M!
With an Online Business, you’ll be able to make your own schedule for a flexible lifestyle, while working on something you’re passionate about.
The “Creator Economy” is booming right now, and with the technology that’s available today, there’s no better time to start an Online Business!
Many Empty Nester Moms are choosing to start an Online Business!
YOU can do it, too!
Read this post about how to get started!
The 9-5
Many Internet gurus say, “Screw The 9-5, Be Your Own Boss!” or something to that effect.
You may have strong aspirations to start your own business, but realize that you need to work The 9-5 right now because, well…you have bills to pay!
If you had a 9-5 before starting your family, you’re familiar with the process of looking for a new job outside the home.
But, if you were a stay-at-home Mom with no prior work experience, and suddenly forced into finding The 9-5, it can be overwhelming and difficult to get started.
The Side Hustle
If you need to work The 9-5, but have a dream to Be Your Own Boss, don’t lose hope!
You can work The 9-5 while starting an Online Business—this is known as a side hustle.
Working The 9-5 will provide you with money to pay your bills and live, and hopefully have some left over to start your side hustle.
Research has shown that a high percentage of those who start their Online Business as a side hustle, while working The 9-5, have a greater success rate with their Online Business!
With the volatility of the economy and job market, it’s been said that everyone should have a side hustle.
If The 9-5 comes to an end, for whatever reason, other sources of income from a diversified side hustle can take its place.
Your side hustle can support you financially, while deciding whether to find another job, or to go all in with your Online Business.
The Creator Economy continues to grow at a rapid pace, and starting an Online Business as a side hustle is a great way for YOU to be a part of it!
Once you start generating income, you may be able to go part-time at The 9-5. That would give you more time to work on your side hustle, with the goal to eventually take your Online Business full-time.
These books can help:
- Two Weeks Notice Amy Porterfield
- What If It Does Work Out? How A Side Hustle Can Change Your Life Susie Moore
If you’re interested, this post can help you start your side hustle!
The Big Decision
Going through these steps can help you figure out what you want to do next for work. Be sure to give this very important decision process all the time you deserve.
My recommendataion is for all Empty Nester Moms to start an Online Business (either full-time or as a side hustle while working The 9-5), and I’m here to encourage you to do it!
From personal experience, learning about Online Business has definitely helped me fill a very large void. I don’t know what I’d be doing if I hadn’t stumbled upon the video that sent me in this direction.
There’s always something new to learn and do, which helps keep my mind sharp and improve my skills. It’s also fun to interact with other Empty Nester Moms who are starting an Online Business.
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