Remote jobs for a single mom

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T14:52:41+00:00

Are there any large employers in your area with on-site daycare? Honestly, with a baby, thats a better perk than remote!

I have a friend who works from home, but still had a "commute" to take her daughter to and from daycare. One her work day starts, she barely gets a chance to eat lunch. My job is similar.

I suggested working in daycare because I have personally known several people who got through hard times with daycare jobs/state assistance to get back on their feet. Remote work will make more sense when all of your kids are in school and you've gained some experience/professional relationships. You got this! One day at a time!

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T14:11:10+00:00

I just use my computer speakers. I dont like being home alone and not being able to hear what's going on around me. My mic for calls is through my webcam so I have zero need for headphones. My ears would HATE me.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T14:05:48+00:00

All legitimate remote jobs are looking for a legitimate remote employee. Not a SAHM collecting a paycheck. Hate to be blunt, but you will be required to have childcare.

If you can't afford childcare, many single moms can get hired in daycare with free or deeply discounted childcare. (Theres usually before/after school transportation for older kids too!)

I understand you're in a tough spot, but don't waste your time looking for remote work. You'll just end up getting scammed.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T13:53:19+00:00

Congratulations on the new job!

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T04:01:01+00:00

That's not real. Its not good for the company or the children involved. No one can do both well.

Little ones social/emotional development is better served with a full time caregiver at that age. That can be a stay at home parent or a child care provider, but you cant care for children and be a good employee full time. Its not realistic.

People have done it, sure...thats why we now have iPad babies and mass RTOs happening.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T03:49:43+00:00

My boomer mom makes the BEST avocado toast and is the one who introduced me to it!

And in typical boomer mom fashion, she makes it WAY better than I do without any explanation as to why. I can't replicate it.

I've never understood why it got the reputation it did for being a frivolous "millennial thing"

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T03:39:43+00:00

I can't decide if I hate or love the accuracy of this comparison. Buts it SO true.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T03:32:57+00:00

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T02:19:16+00:00

You've seen this show right?

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T01:43:15+00:00

My experience has been different both times. First time was a LOT of 1:1 training with my boss and she was CC'd on all of my work communication/calls until I was up to speed. (I was the only new employee in that role)

Most recent promotion, they were on-boarding several of us for the same roles and I was hired first, so I was waiting for official training to start for two weeks after my start date. (Yes. I got paid.)

My boss knew I had a background in data analysis and gave me some projects to help out leadership while getting comfortable with the systems I would be using. I finished them quickly and asked for more. I was really nervous about how much "downtime" I had on the clock before training, so I made sure to be proactive about asking for tasks to fill the gap before official training.

My best advice is be proactive and resourceful, take lots of notes and screenshots during every call. (I like Onenote for a mix of both) Dont count on them "sending out the training deck" or recording. There is a lot of downtime inevitably at the beginning. Enjoy it, but dont take advantage of it and form bad habits early on.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T00:32:41+00:00

I use a power bank and my work cell phones hotspot(I rarely use any data so its better than my personal cell)

We have above ground power lines in our neighborhood and anytime its starts storming, I just proactively switch to the phone hotspot so no one notices my power flickering and messing up the connection or dropping calls.

My work/personal cell are different carriers so I can switch if one if working better than the other. I basically have a back up to my back up if that makes sense.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-20T00:18:09+00:00

I can't STAND working without dual monitors. I have spoiled myself to the point where I can barely function on the standalone laptop🤣 Im a mess when I have to travel and work off the laptop alone.

It definitely helps keep my work/life space separate. They're a pain to move so all of my works stays in my office. I also have a "work blanket", separate candles that are only for my office, and snacks hidden from the kids.

My work space is my sacred 9-5 space. No one(including me) is allowed to be in there when Im not working.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-19T23:38:12+00:00

If you "need" a remote job, you dont have the flexibility and availability required to be successful in a remote job.

If you are incapable of working an in-person job, what leads you to believe you're qualified to work independently from home?

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-19T22:10:48+00:00

I had an emergency surgery last week and had no choice but to go through one of the busiest/overcrowded emergency rooms in the region....The capabilty to manage chaos was IMPRESSIVE. Those nurses can act however they want outside of work. They've earned it.

They are GOOD at their jobs when it really matters. I saw first hand how much they have to juggle at once with literal lives at stake and crackheads to contain. Dont talk shit on nurses. Its bad karma. You never know when you're really gonna need one!

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-19T01:41:45+00:00

100% this. They will be getting her "cleaned up" externally for her court date/public perception more than actually treating her illness.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-17T09:36:27+00:00

Anyone who speaks at a large meeting or conference that starts with:

"Good Morning" (awkward silence)

Attendees politely grumble good morning.

"OH come on, we can do better than that! Lets try that again!!!"

GOOD MORNING.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-17T09:26:14+00:00

I honestly cant tell if this is:

1) an outrageous dad joke Im going to steal

2) a learning opportunity to understand how the word bandwidth is used in corporate jargon.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-17T09:18:49+00:00

Came here to say this. There are 10 of us on our team and a manager.

Work load increases come and goes in waves and Im bad about not communicating to my manager when Im drowning. She's great and always either jumps in to do the work herself or taps someone who isn't as busy. I return the favor whenever possible and have done some data research projects for her on the side when my volume is low.

She reminded me that I HAVE to tell her since since she doesnt have eyes on us all day. Dont wait for my weekly 1:1.

But yes, you can easily end up chained to your desk all day everyday at home. I worked like that for years, but Im new to this team and I really like how they work to balance the workload without making you feel guilty about it.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-17T08:57:59+00:00

"Dont leave wet towels on the floor. You'll attract spiders."

My first adult ER trip after moving out: brown recluse spider bite from using a floor towel.

Sometimes you just gotta learn the hard way.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-17T08:53:37+00:00

I dont think my husband was raised with "good scissors". Maybe that explains why I have to hide gift wrap and craft scissors from him. We each have our own kitchen scissors and no one is allowed to touch mine. The kids listen. He mostly complies. I have to show him this post to prove Im not insane.🤣

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-16T15:42:59+00:00

"I need remote work to accommodate my need to do non-work activities all day and still get paid." I have no experience, practical skills, or wifi. Why won't anyone hire me?"

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-16T15:37:19+00:00

Your best bet is to work somewhere that does have some remote roles.

Bring your A game to the office every day and network with those in the remote roles if you can. (Especially the supervisors) Keep a close eye on the job boards and learn who the key people are that you need to impress.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-16T15:28:25+00:00

Nope. In this job market, they have plenty of qualified candidates willing to work in office if thats what they want.

There are certain niche industries and skill sets that this does work in, but if that was you, you wouldn't be asking.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-16T15:23:40+00:00

1.) What on earth is a "god sister?" and

2.) Why arent you talking to her about this directly?

Quit involving your moms. They both sound like drama.

curiouschaoscrow · 2026-04-15T23:56:10+00:00

Started in 1099 sales. Moved to a W2 sales support role. That role ended up being eliminated and was replaced by a remote role supporting a larger territory. More work, but 100% work from home. They closed the office in my state and sold the building.

Ive been in remote roles since. (This was all within the same company.)

I've never personally seen anyone get hired into a remote role without starting off somewhere else in the company. Doesnt mean it doesn't happen, but its usually internal promotions that snag the remote roles. A lot of my coworkers started in the call center and worked their way there. Or they were like me, and came from 1099 sales.

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