When you become a parent, your priorities in life often shift, and your career can sometimes change direction completely. While you might still want to have a fantastic career (and that is entirely possible!) you likely have restrictions that you didn’t have before. You need to consider things such as your childcare, the hours you have to work, location of your job, and the money you make to be able to fund your lifestyle and the increased spending you will have. With this in mind, we’ve put together a few careers that you can fit around having a small child. Here are 3 excellent career path ideas for you to get inspired so you can keep living your life on your terms.
By Team Savant
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A Photographer or Videographer
Photography or videography is a great career choice to fit around having a small child, as you can tailor your schedule to suit your family life. Many photographers and videographers work on a freelance basis, choosing projects and bookings that don’t clash with childcare. For example, you might specialise in family, newborn, or event photography, which often takes place on weekends or short sessions during the day. Lots of people look for event videographers available through EventVideographer.com and you could apply to get work through this platform too.
A Virtual Assistant
Working as a Virtual Assistant (VA) is one of the most flexible and in-demand roles for parents. Tasks range from managing emails and calendars to handling social media accounts, booking travel, or doing light bookkeeping. Because most VA work is task-based and can be done remotely, you have the freedom to work during hours that best suit your lifestyle. Many small businesses and entrepreneurs look for part-time or project-based support, so you don’t need to commit to long hours. You can start small with just one or two clients and scale up as your child grows and you have more time available.
A Fitness Instructor
If you’re passionate about health and fitness, becoming a fitness instructor or personal trainer can be a rewarding career that fits around parenthood. Many classes run early in the morning or in the evenings, which can work well if you have a partner or family member who can help with childcare at those times.
These are just a few career ideas that you can do if you have a child that enable you to be flexible. No matter if you have years of experience, or if it is just a passion project at the moment, if you get the right training and have a strong-enough set of skills, you can turn it into a business. It’s a good idea to do your research, speak to others in the field already, and make sure you have the right qualifications (if needed) and know the best route to go about it. What are some career ideas you have that mean you can fit them around having a child? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.