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This is one of the most common questions that I get whenever anyone finds out that I work at home and honestly, as much as I want to give a detailed answer on how it can be done, I mostly end up just giving a few tips and advice because I don\u2019t have a ton of time to answer all questions (motherhood takes most of my time, you know).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, I\u2019m no expert on this, I have only been working at home for barely two years now so I\u2019m not sure if I have enough information to share but, I realized there\u2019s really no harm in sharing a few knowledge especially if it can potentially help other people achieve freedom in their lives by working at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, before I answer the main question, \u201cHow to Become a Work at Home Mom<\/strong>\u201d, I want to clearly define first what it means to work at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean to \u201cWork at Home?\u201d<\/b><\/h5>\n

The Cambridge Dictionary<\/a> defines working at home as \u201cAn arrangements in which employees work in their own homes, rather than in an office\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Working at home, therefore means, you are working for a client, a boss or an employer without the need to leave your home. You can work remotely through your desktop computer, laptop or cellphone which makes the set up convenient for parents\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are the benefits of working at home?<\/b><\/h5>\n

Working at home entails a lot of benefits but below are some of the obvious reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. More time with your kid\/s<\/b> – You can see your child grow, witness every milestone and be there for them 24\/7. This is probably the dream of every mom\/parent out there. We all want to be there for our kids and watch them grow but, the reality is, we also need to earn money so we can give our kids a better future. With working at home, you can enjoy the best of both worlds. \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/span>\n

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    2. Goodbye Traffic and Long Commute Hours<\/b> – Let\u2019s face it. The traffic in the Philippines is the worst! I used to spend 4 to 5 hours of commute every day when I was still single but now that I\u2019m a mom, every minute of my time is important. I\u2019d rather give that extra 4 hours of my life to my little one instead of being stuck in a traffic jam.<\/li>\n
    3. Better Pay<\/b> – Some work at home jobs surprisingly pay better than the regular jobs. If you’re really good with time management, you can work with multiple clients at the same time to double or even triple your income.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Save Money on Childcare, Travel Expenses, Clothes, Eating out and other expenses<\/b> – Working at the comfort of your own home means you don\u2019t really need to dress up, heck, I work on my pajamas at times \ud83d\ude1b So<\/span>, no need to buy uniforms, nor a lot of outfits. No need for any commute allowance nor to eat out a lot because you’re at home most of the time!\u00a0 (Pro Tip: Try to avoid Online Shopping Platforms or Food Delivery if you can)<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Flexible Working Hours – Depending on your job or your client, there\u2019s a possibility to work on flexible hours. That means, you only work when you can and take a break or a day off whenever you want to.<\/span><\/b><\/b>\n

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    6. The Freedom to do something that you Enjoy –<\/b> Working at home means getting more time for your family and for yourself so you might as well as use that extra time to do the things that you love. I, for instance, wanted to start a blog since I was in high school but I never had the “time” to work on it. When I started my work at home journey, I also made a decision to follow my passion by starting a blog. One of the best decisions that I have made in my life.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n
    7. Learn New Skills<\/strong> – Doing a variety of tasks, the opportunity to learn new skills is endless.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        I can give you more reasons why working at home is beneficial to moms but I know for sure that Reason #1 is already a good enough for every mom out there so I\u2019ll just leave it here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Now that you already know what it means to work at home and the benefits. I can finally answer the question that I usually get.<\/p>\n

        How to become a work at home mom?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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          Determine the right job for you<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          What kind of job do you want to apply for? What kind of job are you comfortable doing? What is suitable for your situation? There are a lot of jobs out there waiting for you. But, before you go on sending out resumes to clients, I highly recommend that you figure out first the best fitting job for you to get a better chance of being hired. It\u2019s tough to classify all work at home jobs but here are a few that I know of.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Types of Working at Home Jobs<\/b><\/h5>\n