In my head I was destined to become an entrepreneur. That has to be reason why I hated almost every position I accepted, why I never really fit in with the any of the teams, and why my mind always wondered at work. Simply put I was destined to BE an entrepreneur.
It wasn’t until after my two kids were born that I started to really feel the entrepreneur spirit. I wanted so much to be home with my kids instead of in a lonely cubicle at the office. But being a stay-at-home mom wasn’t an option, we needed the dual incomes to survive and to be honest I had always planned on doing “something” if I did get the chance to be a stay-at-home-mom.
Shortly after my son’s birth I launched LaLaBabyBoutique.com an online baby boutique and a year later started blogging at bizziemommy.com. And I launched them both while still working at my full-time job, in fact I’m still there now. I do plan on making the transition to full-time mompreneur by the end of the year. Here are 5 things I can’t wait to get back.
Flexibility
I know having more flexibility is relative to how my children are behaving. But the opportunity to create my own schedule puts a smile on my face. I’ve already pictured in my mind how my daily scenario would go.
Freedom
Freedom from the man sounds glorious. Freedom to do what I want and to do something that is uniquely mine sounds great. Being a mompreneur will allow me to express myself and be original as I want.
Finances
When I do take the leap it will mean that I reached my financial goals my business income has exceeded my job income. The goal is to become financially free and independent.
Family
Becoming a work at home mom will give me more daylight time to spend with my kids. Right now I don’t get home until 6pm just in time to throw some dinner together. Then the kids are rushed into the bath tub and then rushed to bed. All so I can get some work done before 11pm. When I make the transition I will be able to set a schedule that entire family can live with. We can spend more time together and enjoy each other’s company.
Feelings
After my son was born I was hit hard with the need to be home with him. It didn’t help that he had food allergies and asthma I hated taking him to daycare and having to explain why he couldn’t have pancakes or the vanilla wafers. Whenever they made a mistake at the daycare, I would blame myself for not being able to watch him. I just felt he would be much happier and safer at home.
Being able to spend quality time with my kids is a huge bonus for me. I know things will get hectic and there will be good and bad days, but at least I will be able to go to bed at night knowing that I was there for them when they needed me.
Aside from spending more time with my family, being a mom entrepreneur allows me to follow my dreams and passions while being a mom. Often time’s mother’s can get lost in the role and lose themselves. Working and growing a business helps yourself worth and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
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Stephanie,
I TOTALLY agree with you on this. Some people are cut out to be ‘employees’, but there are some of us that want to be the ‘employer’…our own at that. I too strive for this and feel that my gifts are better served outside of a single cubicle filled with the repetition of the daily tasks. More importantly, is that family time! I/They/We need that and in a perfect world, the moment we become parents to these beautiful little beings, our lives as entrepreneurs begin.
The way I feel about it is we were gifted with so many talents and who are we really benefiting by never exploring what they are? My hats off to you, and your journey to make it to the financial status you want. We all deserve that, and surrounding yourself with those who share that same vision, is a shortcut there.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this…You have my support!
Traci
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I totally understand that feeling of not fitting into the traditional work experience. Before I left full-time employment in 2003 to start my first business, I spent time reflecting on my past work experience and noticed how I bored easily and just aspired to do more than be an “office worker” (albeit highly paid). Every now and then, when business gets rough (translate, revenue is SLOW!), I think about returning to the “security” of full-time employment. I even brush off my resume and send it out to a few places. But, I’m quickly reminded of the five things you mention in this post and press through the tough times. At the end of the day, I have no regrets.
I really admire your mompreuneur drive. I have yet to leave full-time employment as my online business has yet to take off in a financially stable way.
All the best in your transition to a full time mompreneur:)
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I am so pleased you found a way to live and work that makes you happy, self-assured and accomplished. Your entire family benefits from your happiness. I hope more women realize that happiness translates into happiness for their families.
Peace.
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Thanks soooo much for sharing this. I’m going through a similiar situation now. Sometimes I thought I was being ungreatful for the positions God gives me. I came to realize that i’m an entrepreneur and I can’t escape it. I wish you the best in your transition & can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Having the freedom to have pursue your vision is the best! We always working to help make money for others(employer) why not empower ourselves and build a legacy for our family. Although, I have an employer I also have a for profit and nonprofit organization. We must teach our children to seek that American Dream:)
I sympathize so well with this piece. I sort of “fell” into being a stay-at-home mom and at first, I hated it. I was determined to be a working mom, but when I became pregnant with my youngest daughter, it became hard for me to go back into the land of the working mom. It was also hard because my middle daughter’s modeling career was just starting to pick up, and my former babysitter wasn’t babysitting anymore. I decided to stay home just until the youngest was of school age. In the meantime, I began to use my artistic talents and putting them into baking and designing cakes. Being trained in the field of graphic design, I naturally started to do freelance work, but not having the time or a babysitter on hand when I needed to take meetings proved hard, and when you’re not really well known in this field, people tend to treat you like a second hand designer. Some people try to “get around” paying you. But working with cakes proved to be a better avenue for me to go down. My only thing is being incorporated kind of scares me because this is a new experience for me (I know nothing about business or being my own boss) and I’m apprehensive in really getting serious about it. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.