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For inveterate skeptics answer at once: it is possible! The main thing is to be able to distribute your time and energy. Of course, it will be much more difficult to work with an infant, as you will be free for only a couple of hours between feedings and will probably want to rest during this time, not work.
Combine work with household chores will be much easier if you can delegate some of the duties to your husband or grandmother. And while they will be out with your child, you can easily do the translation of the text or make edits to the project.
As for jobs that might suit young moms, you can relate to work with texts (rewriting, copywriting, proofreading, translation), smm-manager, content manager, sales manager, etc. Jobs that require full-time work, such as support workers who need to be in touch throughout the day and respond quickly to questions will not work.
As for getting a project, you can draw an analogy with fishing: you cast and wait. Only “throw” it is necessary on many sites and not on one project. But the main condition is the absolute confidence in your own abilities, since for the beginners in freelancing it is very difficult to gain reputation, and one should not rely on the “mountain” of projects with negative feedbacks.
Prerequisites
Freelancing on maternity leave
In order for a mom in her free time to make a little extra money, she will need to have several important factors. Let’s list them:
- Availability of a PC, good Internet and some personal space in the form of a computer table or a table in the kitchen, where Wi-Fi will catch.
- At least 2 hours of free time (first to search for jobs, then – to complete projects and tasks).
- A handy gadget can be a video/radio baby monitor, which you can use to monitor your baby’s sleep while you work.
- If relatives can help with the baby, it will be a huge plus for you.
- Think of a few quiet games or activities for the child to play near you while you work. You can put the child on a development mat and do your favorite work. Or mix him two kinds of cereals and offer to sort. It all depends on the age of the baby and his preferences.
- Rest. Even combining work with maternity leave, you will need time for yourself and for recreation.
On what earnings can be counted
As for the financial side, then everything is not so clear. Everything will depend on your capabilities, desire and position. Regardless of whether it is a regular freelancer or maternity. Of course, the big money in the beginning is not worth it, but the experience and reputation in the future will certainly pay off.
