stay at home jobs

lostinnappies

hey there,

Im wondering if anyone else in galway knows of a good stay at home job, i have two kids and wanted to bring in some shiney shopping money. Most of everything i have seen is a scam or you have to produce the customers to get a small comission. I cant go from door to door with two kids in galway weather and am just looking for like 200 euros per month. not selling

DRakE

dole

800 a month.

biko

Work remotely for a large multinational IT company or look in Work forum

A good read by Jennifer Walsh attached

chrussell

The dole is a great option

workaccount

Can you get dole if your a housewife though? I highly doubt it.

DRakE

sure you could.. just needs some creativity with the forms

workaccount

DRakE wrote: »

sure you could.. just needs some creativity with the forms

Very dishonest...I wouldn't do it. Anyway there's a huge clampdown on people claiming the dole when they shouldn't be....won't be as easy to dodge them from now on.

DRakE

we'll see

Zzippy

DRakE wrote: »

we'll see

Get a frickin job ya hippy! :pac:

JohnCleary

Zzippy wrote: »

Get a frickin job ya hippy! :pac:

+1


Dey be spendin our tax money!

kraggy

Zzippy wrote: »

Get a frickin job ya hippy! :pac:

Hey, Workaccount's the one looking to live in a caravan! :pac:

(Sorry W/a, couldn't resist!)

workaccount

kraggy wrote: »

Hey, Workaccount's the one looking to live in a caravan! :pac:

(Sorry W/a, couldn't resist!)

I'll let you off this time. I'm far from a hippy though. I must be just a tight c*nt.

Actually on second thoughts I'm not a tight c*nt....I just don't see much point in handing over 6 or 7 grand and having nothing to show for it.

lostinnappies

ok so what you are saying is there is no legit work at home jobs that anyone has tried unless you create something for yourself and because im married i cant claim dole..... never mind then.

workaccount

lostinnappies wrote: »

ok so what you are saying is there is no legit work at home jobs that anyone has tried unless you create something for yourself and because im married i cant claim dole..... never mind then.

lostinnappies wrote: »

never mind then.

wtf? :eek: You'd swear you were paying for advice on this forum or something.


Now you asked a vague question so you get vague answers. Maybe if you actually posted up what qualifications you have???? I mean what are you looking to do anyway - Wouldn't we all be working from home if we could :rolleyes:

And this isn't the work and jobs forum btw.

Edit: Maybe you could sell your body.

Buglim

Hi

You do not have to be in IT to work from home. I worked from home for 9 months and I don't do anything even remotely like IT (these days a lot of the homebased IT jobs can be the jobs nobody wants and the people nobody wants to work with lol).

Do you have any skills, qualifications???

What is you past employment record?

Alot of good sales jobs will let you work from home, also financial.

workaccount

Buglim wrote: »

(these days a lot of the homebased IT jobs can be the jobs nobody wants and the people nobody wants to work with lol).

Like what?

I work in IT and am curious because I know that most of our dept. could work from home.

Buglim

It was just a joke about people who work in IT, no offence meant.


You nerd!!!!!!

workaccount

Buglim wrote: »

It was just a joke about people who work in IT, no offence meant.

Ah your only saying that now :P

Buglim

Ha

You're probably right, but I was born a coward

Mrs OBumble

In home child-care. I don't know what the regulations are for this in Ireland, but doubt they're tough (there don't seem to be any for centre-based care). If you're only looking for 200-euro ... that's 50 a week ... one child for ten hours at five euro an hour shouldn't be too hard to find.

I think there's probably a gap in the market for other child-related businesses too: haven't heard of any toy-libraries or baby-sitting clubs here. You'd need to do a bit of research on how they operate, what the issues are here (eg liability insurance) and think through how you make money on 'em. But I'm sure there are opportunities.

Xiney

+1 for childminding

there's a whole bunch of ads in the Galway Advertiser for it this week

LadyMayBelle

I would again suggest childminding. It facilitates being a stay-at-home mom, which is a plus. Ring around and see what the average rate is in your area, and work with what suits you. You could do a 3day or 5day, full or half, there are many slots that need filling. Altho the downside is cabin fever, so be sure to get out of the house and treat yourslef now and again!

lostinnappies

workaccount wrote: »

wtf? :eek: You'd swear you were paying for advice on this forum or something.


Now you asked a vague question so you get vague answers. Maybe if you actually posted up what qualifications you have???? I mean what are you looking to do anyway - Wouldn't we all be working from home if we could :rolleyes:

And this isn't the work and jobs forum btw.

Edit: Maybe you could sell your body.

OMG how bloody rude are you? Isnt the whole point of a forum like this to get advice where needed and to chat GENERALLY. Otherwise we would all be talking about the weather.

I had asked if anyone had tried a legit one?

And as for the sell your body comment i wont even go there because if i say what i really want to say i would get banned and i have more restraint and dignity then that.:eek:

lostinnappies

Buglim wrote: »

Hi

You do not have to be in IT to work from home. I worked from home for 9 months and I don't do anything even remotely like IT (these days a lot of the homebased IT jobs can be the jobs nobody wants and the people nobody wants to work with lol).

Do you have any skills, qualifications???

What is you past employment record?

Alot of good sales jobs will let you work from home, also financial.

I dont think id be soo good with sales but i have alot of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse, I have also worked as a secretary, Lifeguard, simming coach, and have a teachers dip in IT so its varied but other then childminding sugestion (which i will look into) there is nothing that allows me to work at home WITH the kids nearby.

Thanks to all the HELPFUL advice.

workaccount

lostinnappies wrote: »

OMG how bloody rude are you? Isnt the whole point of a forum like this to get advice where needed and to chat GENERALLY. Otherwise we would all be talking about the weather.

I had asked if anyone had tried a legit one?

And as for the sell your body comment i wont even go there because if i say what i really want to say i would get banned and i have more restraint and dignaty then that.:eek:

Eh maybe the problem was with you? Your attitude maybe?

Everyone was chatting generally until you decided to come back with an attitude.

JohnCleary

Stamp licker?




:pac:

lostinnappies

workaccount wrote: »

Eh maybe the problem was with you? Your attitude maybe?

Everyone was chatting generally until you decided to come back with an attitude.

Only responded with the attitude i was given.

And no there isnt a problem with my attitude my last job i couldnt leave, they kept dragging me back asking me time and time again to come back to work for them. In the end i had to stop answering the phone.

workaccount

lostinnappies wrote: »

Only responded with the attitude i was given.

And no there isnt a problem with my attitude my last job i couldnt leave, they kept dragging me back asking me time and time again to come back to work for them. In the end i had to stop answering the phone.

No no no. I am referring to your second post.

And regarding selling your body - it was just humour that is usually accepted around here.

DRakE

hahaha @ overreacting women

forestfruits

DRakE wrote: »

hahaha @ overreacting women

+1

workaccount--- Relax!

workaccount

forestfruits wrote: »

+1

workaccount--- Relax!

Whaaa? Doubt he was referring to me :rolleyes:

kraggy

workaccount wrote: »

Eh maybe the problem was with you? Your attitude maybe?

Everyone was chatting generally until you decided to come back with an attitude.

She didn't come back with attitude you pleb.

The "never mind then" comment wasn't meant as a 2 fingered salute, she was saying it to herself out loud as in "(sigh) never mind, I'll just have to try something else (breathe in, and out...).

Not directed at you personally like.

workaccount

kraggy wrote: »

She didn't come back with attitude you pleb.

The "never mind then" comment wasn't meant as a 2 fingered salute, she was saying it to herself out loud as in "(sigh) never mind, I'll just have to try something else (breathe in, and out...).

Not directed at you personally like.

Upon second glance it could be read either way. I think it sounds more like my initial interpretation.

Who's to say your right apart from the op? Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to call me a pleb.

Mrs OBumble

lostinnappies wrote: »

... i have alot of experience working as a Veterinary Nurse, .... nothing that allows me to work at home WITH the kids nearby.

In-home pet care? Dog walking (deals with the cabin fever)? Co-ordinate a business that matches teen-age pet feeders to paying customers (you do the customer mgmt and billing and pay the kids ...)

lostinnappies wrote: »

... allows me to work at home WITH the kids nearby.

Ahh, you didn't mention this bit. Be aware that there's a big difference between at-home while hubby is on child-care duty and at-home when you've got 1/2 an eye on them yourself. As an employer, I'd only ever allow working-at-home if I was certain that the employee would not be distracted by caregiving duties.

lostinnappies

it was only ment as a (sigh) never mind then.

workaccount wrote: »

Upon second glance it could be read either way. I think it sounds more like my initial interpretation.

Who's to say your right apart from the op? Maybe you shouldn't be so quick to call me a pleb.

lostinnappies

Theres a good idea, there is a kennel near by but no cattery around for miles. ty for this, most people now a days have cats rather then dogs (longer working hours less time to walk the dog etc):D

JustMary wrote: »

In-home pet care? Dog walking (deals with the cabin fever)? Co-ordinate a business that matches teen-age pet feeders to paying customers (you do the customer mgmt and billing and pay the kids ...)





Ahh, you didn't mention this bit. Be aware that there's a big difference between at-home while hubby is on child-care duty and at-home when you've got 1/2 an eye on them yourself. As an employer, I'd only ever allow working-at-home if I was certain that the employee would not be distracted by caregiving duties.

workaccount

lostinnappies wrote: »

it was only ment as a (sigh) never mind then.

Sorry then but I'm sure you can see how it was interpreted that way it was.

Truck

Web Design !

workaccount

Truck wrote: »

Web Design !

There's a large wad of incompetents doing this already. Taking advantage of the fact alot of business's don't understand the web or have much design sense.

They end up with a brochure website no-one ever visits. What a bunch of con-men/con-women.

Truck

workaccount wrote: »

There's a large wad of incompetents doing this already. Taking advantage of the fact alot of business's don't understand the web or have much design sense.

They end up with a brochure website no-one ever visits. What a bunch of con-men/con-women.

Very true, businesses getting ripped off for a website that could be made in an hour

DouglasWinthrow

lostinnappies wrote: »

ok so what you are saying is there is no legit work at home jobs that anyone has tried unless you create something for yourself and because im married i cant claim dole..... never mind then.

dont worry , you just dont understand the idea of what goes on here 95% of the time


you may have innocently asked a question , but the actual intent of most people who use this is to just type some "witty" one liner that has very little relevance or practicality to help you in any way

workaccount

DouglasWinthrow wrote: »

you may have innocently asked a question , but the actual intent of most people who use this is to just type some "witty" one liner that has very little relevance or practicality to help you in any way

That's the stupidest thing I've read in a long while. When people look for answers in here they usually get them. The OP was already told that there is a place for this which is "work and jobs"

Where is your constructive answer to the op hidden in this post? I can't find it.

DouglasWinthrow

workaccount wrote: »

That's the stupidest thing I've read in a long while. When people look for answers in here they usually get them. The OP was already told that there is a place for this which is "work and jobs"

Where is your constructive answer to the op hidden in this post? I can't find it.

I was actually more trying to take the side of the OP than help directly with the question .

As someone who initally resorted to internet forums to learn and develop a vast knowledge of my interest (on a different board) I always become discouraged when i see people jumping on people about pedantic nonsense such as the use of the phrase "never mind".

Internet boards are such a valubale pool of shared learning and knowledge, and can be of immense benefit to somone with a question/ desire to learn , no matter how specific.

So when someone asks someting and that person is met with a considerable amount of nonsense , i attempt to soften the potential blow of that nonsense and try and cheer said person up.

workaccount

DouglasWinthrow wrote: »

I was actually more trying to take the side of the OP than help directly with the question .

As someone who initally resorted to internet forums to learn and develop a vast knowledge of my interest (on a different board) I always become discouraged when i see people jumping on people about pedantic nonsense such as the use of the phrase "never mind".

Look I hear what your saying here but the op would have got a "to the point answer" in the work and jobs forum where she was pointed to. If you started joking over there you may get an infraction or a ban.

As I already said the phrase "never mind" could have been interpreted any such way and the op had the opportunity to come on here and clear it up which they did. So now what's the problem you are trying to clear up?

DouglasWinthrow wrote: »

i attempt to soften the potential blow of that nonsense and try and cheer said person up.

At the expense of regular people here who know the ropes?
Even when it's not the correct place to ask that question?

If I think you were trying to do what I think...a simple link to the work and jobs forum would have sufficed with a short paragraph why. Why you would insult everyone second person who has posted in this thread I don't know!

lostinnappies

workaccount wrote: »

That's the stupidest thing I've read in a long while. When people look for answers in here they usually get them. The OP was already told that there is a place for this which is "work and jobs"

Where is your constructive answer to the op hidden in this post? I can't find it.

The reason i put it in here instead is because i was hoping that someone may know of a local company which might offer some kind of work at home job or something similar.

jasonh

Get pregnant loads, stay at home, mind the kids and let your hubby do the real jobs!

Mind you with the new 9months maternity leave, you could take an office job, keep spewing babies out and only be in the office 3 months of the year! And even then you still have your 20days hols to take!

BTW - this is all tongue in cheek! Just to trying to be funny!

:D:P:P

DeadSkin

jasonh wrote: »

Get pregnant loads, stay at home, mind the kids and let your hubby do the real jobs!

Mind you with the new 9months maternity leave, you could take an office job, keep spewing babies out and only be in the office 3 months of the year! And even then you still have your 20days hols to take!

BTW - this is all tongue in cheek! Just to trying to be funny!

:D:P:P

Fail

lostinnappies

jasonh wrote: »

=
BTW - this is all tongue in cheek! Just to trying to be funny!

:D:P:P

yuk yuk yuk:p

Madame Razz

I think the cattery idea is very good to be honest; esp if you're a trained veterinary nurse.

Also, if you're a lifeguard, could you look into giving swimming lessons; helping disabled kids to swim that sort of stuff,i'm sure there would be a couple of bob in that...or maybe even a part-time life guard??

iphone newbie

workaccount wrote: »

Eh maybe the problem was with you? Your attitude maybe?

Everyone was chatting generally until you decided to come back with an attitude.

You have the most disgusting attitude I have ever seen on an internet forum, and I think your comments in this thread and others show that.

workaccount

iphone newbie wrote: »

You have the most disgusting attitude I have ever seen on an internet forum, and I think your comments in this thread and others show that.

Get a life. I already apologized when the owner cleared that statement up. Read the thread before posting your comments which I think could be easily flipped around to point at you....you seem to have nothing better for doing than going around picking fights with people - what kind of an attitude is that?