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1. AnonymousDecember 29,2023 at 2:52AM UTC

   I wonder if you can be compensated for being her full time care-giver. I know that we do this for adults with debilitating illness but I do not know how that applies here... Just a thought. Maybe connect with a social worker or ask your neurologist for some resources and I am so sorry that you are going through this.

2. AnonymousDecember 29,2023 at 6:08AM UTC

   flexjobs.com you can browse but i think it requires a subscription if you want to see which companies. If you have some professional skills still relevant today, check out Clarity.fm it pays quite well for a few minutes/phone calls. I hope this helps. I wish you the best of luck

3. AnonymousDecember 29,2023 at 1:56PM UTC

   Definitely look into seeing if you can be a paid caregiver for your child as someone else mentioned. As someone who has been looking for remote work, it's very discouraging. There are so many applicants for each job! To give you an example, one work from home posting that was on Indeed had 6000 applications. In your case, if you work in IT (I don't know exactly what you are looking for), you may have better options with local companies who let their IT people work remotely. I don't know where your interests lie, but maybe you can try being self-employed? The other thing that comes to mind is working for a human service organization taking care of other people. They are always looking for help and will likely have opportunities for people "as needed", which basically means almost any day and time you are willing to work. Those are my best ideas. I hope you find something that works for you!

4. AnonymousDecember 29,2023 at 3:07PM UTC

   Could you be any more rude? LMAO? seriously? A Mom with a special needs child is asking for help/advice and you think you have the right to laugh at them. What a jerk.

5. AnonymousDecember 29,2023 at 3:42PM UTC

   Your best bet would be consulting work where you can control your own schedule and work when it best serves you.

   Another idea is owning your own business.

6. AnonymousDecember 29,2023 at 3:43PM UTC

   Not helpful.

7. Crystal HowellDecember 30,2023 at 12:30AM UTC

   Make a plan, take a look at your net take home pay.

   Cut expenses that are wants, not needs.

   Consolidate revolving credit cards to a personal loan, which is usually half the amount of the 25%+ interest they charge.

   Pay yourself $5 a month to savings, to start

   Can hubby get a raise or look for higher paying job? Lots are out there, his competitors probably are hiring.

   Google remote jobs, work from home jobs, babysit get yourself licensed check with your county

   Good Luck

8. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 1:24PM UTC

   Look at dataannotation.tech

   there is a brief assessment and onboarding process, but you can be making extra cash pretty fast. Most projects pay $20-25 an hour but if you know how to code there are other projects that pay more.

   My only advice is to take your time with the assessment and be sure to follow the directions.

   Good luck!

9. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 1:58PM UTC

   I'm so sorry to hear about your 6 yo. If I understand DIPG is a cancer, correct? Is it terminal? Are they in the hospital or at home?

   The chance of you being able to find something where you work for someone else for only 2 hours a day is slim to none. That's not even part-time. Especially with you being out of the workforce for so long. If it's not terminal and they are at home I recommend the following:

   You will need to think about gig work. Think of upwork and fivver, there is a lot of competition, but if you keep grinding away you may be able to get booked for consistent projects.

   Are you creative? Can you make things that can be sold on Etsy? Do you like other people's kids and are the adults on your house safe? If they are then I would recommend being a childcare provider.

   Did you look into seeing if you can get child care assistance with your 6 yo so that you can go back to work full-time? I don't know if it's something you and your spouse have considered, but the money you will bring in should more than offset childcare costs. Once you all do that then it may open you up for full-time remote positions. (Those are still scarce though.) But if you get lucky, you could pay someone to watch your 6 yo in your home, work remote full-time time and be available to check in on your 6 yo during the day.

   If it's terminal and they are at the hospital spend time with that baby. Check to see if there are resources at the hospital or even state/federal government assistance such as food stamps. A family of 4 on a single income may qualify for just enough assistance so that you don't have to go back to work and give your family a bit of relief.

10. Carolyn MillerDecember 30,2023 at 2:09PM UTC

    I am so sorry. DIPG is a hard diagnosis. Maybe contract work for now. Definitely remote only opportunities. I wish I knew more on how to guide you.

11. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 2:49PM UTC

    Upwork may be just the ticket!

12. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 3:56PM UTC

    I work as a mystery shopper and contract through various companies. The pay can be pretty reasonable if you find the right assignment. There are also many opportunities for working over the phone and not having to leave your home. You are an independent contractor woring on a per assignment basis so you can choose schedule assignment around doctor's appointments or any other commitments you have.

13. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 11:40PM UTC

    Any chance you could share the names of the companies with me?? ;-)

14. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 7:06PM UTC

    You sound very limited in terms of picking up extra work... And thirteen years is a significant amount of time to be out of work and able to jump right back in doing contract work, So i'm not going to suggest that you create an LLC and do contract work...it also sounds like you need to control the schedule...perhaps not glamorous, but selling on eBay or easy could generate a little cash. Picking up a couple house cleaning job could yield 200 per week... See if there are any grant moneys or foundations out there that are able to help families like yours. And put the word out amongst your peers on social media that you would like a small side gig

15. maria roseDecember 30,2023 at 9:54PM UTC

    Plenty of jobs with flexible schedules may work for your needs if you stop limiting the field of your search. after 13 years of being out of the workforce (and I am not questioning why you were not working) it is time to change your career choices, especially if you have as mentioned a financial need for the paycheck. Widen your scoop of places to consider and don't limit yourself to one specific area, even if you look at getting a job in a retail setting, especially if the minimum wage in your specific geographic area is higher than the federal minimum wage like NYS and California., where you could work lower hours in a flexible schedule and still earn a decent part-time paycheck.

16. AnonymousDecember 30,2023 at 11:00PM UTC

    Check indeed for part-time WFH opportunities.

17. AnonymousDecember 31,2023 at 5:13AM UTC

    Search for part-time jobs in your locality or remote work option. There are many available. However, you may have to start from the beginning and not count on your earlier experience counting towards anything. Brushing up on your skills and taking some certifications may help.

18. AnonymousDecember 31,2023 at 1:22PM UTC

    Try Americorps

19. Mary MeffeDecember 31,2023 at 5:45PM UTC

    Flexjobs.com does a great job of finding openings and verifying that they are legitimate. It has a small monthly fee, but well worth it to find what you need.

20. KATHERINE HOLMQUISTDecember 31,2023 at 7:40PM UTC

    You can also try Boulo Solutions they help women find flexible jobs.

21. Farah BajwaJanuary 3,2024 at 9:16PM UTC

    Sorry to hear about your challenges. I'm electromechanical engineering trying to find remote jobs and what i've found over the last five years is that software people have a better chance of that.

    Consider doing freelance work, or taking up a part time role. I receive a ton of part time or contract roles from monster, dice, ziprecuiter, indeed. Im optomistic you'll find something.

    I recommend having a linkedin account and set that to "open for work" as well.