Help/?
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I would appreciate some advice.
I had to close my daycare doors last week. Parent showed up with only a
portion
of what she owed me. Messed my finances up and I was dependent as I was
doing low numbers of children. This was totally unexpected.
I am now forced to look for work out side the home, this seems like the
simple
thing. But the real problem lies in possibly testing the waters to
reintroduce
my 12 year old LD son back into the special education PS system. This might
work, or destroy everything I have done for him in regards to homeschooling.
What would happen if your income took a turn, and you needed to work outside
the home?
I had to close my daycare doors last week. Parent showed up with only a
portion
of what she owed me. Messed my finances up and I was dependent as I was
doing low numbers of children. This was totally unexpected.
I am now forced to look for work out side the home, this seems like the
simple
thing. But the real problem lies in possibly testing the waters to
reintroduce
my 12 year old LD son back into the special education PS system. This might
work, or destroy everything I have done for him in regards to homeschooling.
What would happen if your income took a turn, and you needed to work outside
the home?
[email protected]
Please remember that this is going to be my personal opinion and I make no
judgements upon you whatever you may decide!
I would do whatever it took to NOT work outside the home, in a regular full
time day job.
I would work nights (say a 3-11 shift), my twelve year old could be alone
during that time.
I would sell Tupperware, Longaberger baskets, pampered chef, Stampin' up! or
one of the many direct marketing businesses out there. It involves a lot of
commitment but the rewards are great. and you can usually find something
that is fun adn interesting.
I would look at starting my own business from home, maybe offering learning
resources via mail order and internet sales.
I would read "Un-Jobbing: The Adult Liberation Handbook" to help me make
some choices.
I would even do more than one of the above, kind of like having a couple
part time jobs that I enjoy rather than one full time job that I go to in
order to eat.
I would look for ANYthing that would keep my children out of the
institutional schools. Including assistance until I can support my children
MY way, that doesn't compromise my values.
Good luck and may the window of opportunity open wide for you.
~Elissa Cleaveland
"It is nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction
have
not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry." A. Einstein
judgements upon you whatever you may decide!
I would do whatever it took to NOT work outside the home, in a regular full
time day job.
I would work nights (say a 3-11 shift), my twelve year old could be alone
during that time.
I would sell Tupperware, Longaberger baskets, pampered chef, Stampin' up! or
one of the many direct marketing businesses out there. It involves a lot of
commitment but the rewards are great. and you can usually find something
that is fun adn interesting.
I would look at starting my own business from home, maybe offering learning
resources via mail order and internet sales.
I would read "Un-Jobbing: The Adult Liberation Handbook" to help me make
some choices.
I would even do more than one of the above, kind of like having a couple
part time jobs that I enjoy rather than one full time job that I go to in
order to eat.
I would look for ANYthing that would keep my children out of the
institutional schools. Including assistance until I can support my children
MY way, that doesn't compromise my values.
Good luck and may the window of opportunity open wide for you.
~Elissa Cleaveland
"It is nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction
have
not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry." A. Einstein
Lilly
I am so sorry to hear of your financial stress. I
have had my fair share. Who am I kidding, I still get
my share. I expected to return to work 1 year 1/2
ago( I had no intention on unschooling). I put my son
in school and what a disaster! He is a real good boy
who has plenty of creavtivity. Thank goodness to John
holt and other alternative educators that I realize
that the school system was not for our family. I
didn't go back to work which put us in a financial
bind. If you have alot of credit cards consolidate
them before they go delinquent or if they do this
asap. You won't be able to use them anymore, but your
credit will stay good. The payments will be extremely
low which will give you extra money. If you have to
apply for financial asistance at the welfare office
until you can get on your feet. There is heating
asistance also. There is no reason your child should
have to go through the trauma of school.
I wish you the best of luck
Love and Light
Hazel
(lilly)
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have had my fair share. Who am I kidding, I still get
my share. I expected to return to work 1 year 1/2
ago( I had no intention on unschooling). I put my son
in school and what a disaster! He is a real good boy
who has plenty of creavtivity. Thank goodness to John
holt and other alternative educators that I realize
that the school system was not for our family. I
didn't go back to work which put us in a financial
bind. If you have alot of credit cards consolidate
them before they go delinquent or if they do this
asap. You won't be able to use them anymore, but your
credit will stay good. The payments will be extremely
low which will give you extra money. If you have to
apply for financial asistance at the welfare office
until you can get on your feet. There is heating
asistance also. There is no reason your child should
have to go through the trauma of school.
I wish you the best of luck
Love and Light
Hazel
(lilly)
--- staclarspr@... wrote:
> I would appreciate some advice.__________________________________________________
> I had to close my daycare doors last week. Parent
> showed up with only a
> portion
> of what she owed me. Messed my finances up and I was
> dependent as I was
> doing low numbers of children. This was totally
> unexpected.
> I am now forced to look for work out side the home,
> this seems like the
> simple
> thing. But the real problem lies in possibly testing
> the waters to
> reintroduce
> my 12 year old LD son back into the special
> education PS system. This might
> work, or destroy everything I have done for him in
> regards to homeschooling.
> What would happen if your income took a turn, and
> you needed to work outside
> the home?
>
>
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Kolleen
>staclarspr@...Personally, I would choose an alternative school, but that would depend
>But the real problem lies in possibly testing the waters to
>reintroduce
>my 12 year old LD son back into the special education PS system. This might
>work, or destroy everything I have done for him in regards to homeschooling.
>What would happen if your income took a turn, and you needed to work outside
>the home?
upon what your definition of LD is, some alternative schools are not
equipped to handle very special cases.
There is always off-hour jobs if you have support around to watch him
while you are gone. I was a waitress for 18 years and worked nights. I
worked all through high school, put myself through college and supported
my entry level pay until I worked my way up enough to command a good
salary. The restaruant/bar business is a great way to work off hours. Or
even work a breakfast/lunch shift, be home by 3.
Or maybe try to find some more daycare kids and reopen?
good luck,
kolleen
"People take different roads seeking
fulfillment and happiness. Just
because they're not on your road
doesn't mean they've gotten lost."
-H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
rumpleteasermom
Mine are old enought hat it isn't an issue. But have you considered
other work from home methods?
Bridget
other work from home methods?
Bridget
--- In Unschooling-dotcom@y..., staclarspr@a... wrote:
> I would appreciate some advice.
> I had to close my daycare doors last week. Parent showed up with
only a
> portion
> of what she owed me. Messed my finances up and I was dependent as I
was
> doing low numbers of children. This was totally unexpected.
> I am now forced to look for work out side the home, this seems like
the
> simple
> thing. But the real problem lies in possibly testing the waters to
> reintroduce
> my 12 year old LD son back into the special education PS system.
This might
> work, or destroy everything I have done for him in regards to
homeschooling.
> What would happen if your income took a turn, and you needed to work
outside
> the home?
Heather Woodward
I just thought I would share what I do so I don't have to work outside the home... not that these particulars are the same as would be for your particular situation...
I work for two different professors assisting with on-line classes in web design, and the internet. I am not necessarily fabulous with web design, but I am good at organizing grades, writing and grading tests etc. and assisting with student questions.
I also sell Longaberger baskets, where I often happen to have a party at just about the time when I need to pay a bill - like the car insurance or something. I find Longaberger has a better profit margin because the product is expensive and therefore sales are higher in general.
I also am a distributor for Starlight International, which makes all natural, herbal products. My girlfriend found out about them from her nurse practitioner, when her 1 year old was constantly sick, and medical science seemed unable to figure out why. She gave him these children's antioxidants, which helped his system overall... and he stopped being sick continually. I decided to use some of their overall female wellness products, and my husband was using their weight loss program, as well as my kids taking the children's antioxident as well, so it became cheaper to become a distributor and buy the items I use at cost. Others have asked about them - and it has just grown from there.
In any case, this seems too long - there are many options out there... as well as working part time or different shifts, I think the key is find out what you are good at - and make it work for you. Can you offer a class in - photography, sculpture - whatever to other homeschoolers? (or schooled kids for that matter) - are you good at crafts? Try making things and selling them on Ebay...
None of these in themselves may be enough - but a combination may help you out of your spot.
I hope this was helpful!
Good luck...
Heather
I work for two different professors assisting with on-line classes in web design, and the internet. I am not necessarily fabulous with web design, but I am good at organizing grades, writing and grading tests etc. and assisting with student questions.
I also sell Longaberger baskets, where I often happen to have a party at just about the time when I need to pay a bill - like the car insurance or something. I find Longaberger has a better profit margin because the product is expensive and therefore sales are higher in general.
I also am a distributor for Starlight International, which makes all natural, herbal products. My girlfriend found out about them from her nurse practitioner, when her 1 year old was constantly sick, and medical science seemed unable to figure out why. She gave him these children's antioxidants, which helped his system overall... and he stopped being sick continually. I decided to use some of their overall female wellness products, and my husband was using their weight loss program, as well as my kids taking the children's antioxident as well, so it became cheaper to become a distributor and buy the items I use at cost. Others have asked about them - and it has just grown from there.
In any case, this seems too long - there are many options out there... as well as working part time or different shifts, I think the key is find out what you are good at - and make it work for you. Can you offer a class in - photography, sculpture - whatever to other homeschoolers? (or schooled kids for that matter) - are you good at crafts? Try making things and selling them on Ebay...
None of these in themselves may be enough - but a combination may help you out of your spot.
I hope this was helpful!
Good luck...
Heather
----- Original Message -----
From: ElissaJC@...
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 10:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Help/?
Please remember that this is going to be my personal opinion and I make no
judgements upon you whatever you may decide!
I would do whatever it took to NOT work outside the home, in a regular full
time day job.
I would work nights (say a 3-11 shift), my twelve year old could be alone
during that time.
I would sell Tupperware, Longaberger baskets, pampered chef, Stampin' up! or
one of the many direct marketing businesses out there. It involves a lot of
commitment but the rewards are great. and you can usually find something
that is fun adn interesting.
I would look at starting my own business from home, maybe offering learning
resources via mail order and internet sales.
I would read "Un-Jobbing: The Adult Liberation Handbook" to help me make
some choices.
I would even do more than one of the above, kind of like having a couple
part time jobs that I enjoy rather than one full time job that I go to in
order to eat.
I would look for ANYthing that would keep my children out of the
institutional schools. Including assistance until I can support my children
MY way, that doesn't compromise my values.
Good luck and may the window of opportunity open wide for you.
~Elissa Cleaveland
"It is nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction
have
not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry." A. Einstein
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