Monday, June 8, 2009

5 Family-Friendly Careers


1. Teacher Not only have your parenting experiences helped prepare you for life in the classroom, you couldn't ask for a better schedule that complies with your family's needs. Most teachers are able to be at home in the evenings; plus, you can enjoy the same summer and winter vacations and no-school days as your kids. And depending on the age you teach, you may be able to work in the same institution as your little ones.Education: Bachelor's degree and state teaching licenseAverage annual salary: $44,137
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Registered nurse RNs have extremely flexible schedules: Most work three to four 12-hour shifts per week, plus a certain number of weekends and holidays per year. Evening and weekend shifts allow you to share at-home duties with your spouse.Education: A four-year university program, a two-year associate degree program or a three-year diploma program, and state RN licensing Average annual salary: $62,450
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Bookkeeper Bookkeepers are often able to work from home, either from a company-provided computer or if you work privately with traders or accountancy firms. Working from home is ideal if you have young children to look after.Education: High school diploma, accounting course work and relevant work experienceAverage annual salary: $32,510
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Personal trainer One huge perk of being a personal trainer is the flexible hours. Most trainers work part time, scheduling clients' appointments around their own schedules. Many trainers work nights and weekends and can work in the gym or out of a client's home.Education: CertificationAverage annual salary: $29,210
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Family child-care provider Most family child-care workers are self-employed and work out of their own homes. They have flexible hours and daily routines, watching children during the day and evenings while other parents are at work or away. While they may work long or unusual hours to fit parents' work schedules, these workers are also able to care for their own children in a familiar setting.Education: Each state has its own licensing requirements; state requirements are generally higher for workers at child-care centers than for family child-care providers.Average annual salary: $18,970
*Survey conducted from Feb. 20 to March 11, 2009, among 496 women, employed full time, with children under 18.
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Education and salary information according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

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