Violet Voices

Opportunity Awaits

Note From Meredith: Please welcome Cynthia as our newest Violet Voice! Cynthia is a fellow writer, and a SAHM, and I’m thrilled to have her contributing to my blog. Here’s Cynthia’s story about becoming a Work at Home Mom.

Last year my husband and I found ourselves seeking employment. It was the perfect time to change over to being a Stay-at-Home-Mom. I was tired of the corporate world, tired of being at their mercy with my schedule, tired of the ulcers it gave me. I began searching the internet for ways to work from home. This proved to be as wild a goose chase as any you have ever encountered. There are so many “opportunities” — so very few legitimate work-from-home jobs. Most of the online opportunities involved multilevel marketing or living off of residuals. I didn’t have time to build up a business based on referrals. I needed employment.

Finally after a few frustrating months, I posted my resume on a freelance network and received a call from a transcription company. With my office management skills and experience, this avenue proved to be a perfect match. I found I could type in my pajamas if I wanted, just like all the ads had touted. I was skeptical about getting paid. I had heard that there are scams online that get you to take a test (translate type long files) or pay to take their courses. Then they keep you on the lowest payscale, because you’re in “training” still. I was one of the fotunate ones; just as promised, my check arrived along with more work. I was thrilled, but still I had this nagging feeling that I could do more.

My English degree lay dormant for 20 years. I wanted to write. I’ve always wanted to write. I have always written. My works filled pages and pages but were locked away where no one could read them. During those frustrating months of unemployment I began to work on that first novel, and now less than a year later, I am proud to say that I have finished the first draft of From Pharaoh’s Hand.

The journey and self-discovery have been incredible as I have started blogging and researching the making of a novel. Learning about the publishing world has opened my eyes to new avenues at every hand, and I hope to find a niche for my first work as soon as possible.

There is a wealth of information to be had for new writers and new stay-at-home moms on the internet. It pays to be persistent and wary. Sift through the ever-increasing flow of information and find that gold mine you’ve been searching for — whether it’s an agent or just a part -time typing job. Your persistance will pay off in time, and both your family and your ulcers will thank you. Wish me luck!

The Opportunity Awaits by Violet Voices, unless otherwise expressly stated, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

Written By: Cynthia
Posted under: Stay At Home Parents .  Email This Post