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Old Sep 13, 2017, 12:16 AM
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Shleigh Shleigh is offline
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Originally Posted by dshantel View Post
I have considered working from home. I've tried a lot of direct sales with no success. My goal right now is to start my own custom wig business. Im licensed cosmetologist and I love making wigs but I don't have funds for startup cost. I'm interested to here what you have tried.
I would keep working towards that goal. You really want to make sure that it's something familiar and that you like to do. Does your husband offer you any financial support considering that you are working by staying home and taking care of the house and kids? If he makes it a point that he is the one that should work, then he should be able to offer some sort of financial help for you to do this. You may not make money off the bat, but it will be something productive and positive for you in the meantime. Have you ever considered kick-starter or GoFundMe?

Have you ever considered going back to school? They offer flexible schedules and online courses, and you can also receive financial aid and even assistance with daycare. You could always take your general ed. and electives first to explore what other things may interest you. They also offer counseling, accommodations, and other resources to help with mental health. There are a lot of resources that I wish I had taken advantage of.

I had worked in the restaurant and bar industry for a long time while going to school. It is flexible, and you can make a very decent living. However, I would heed caution if you were to approach this. The environment is not always healthy for someone who struggles with mental illness. I currently work as an outside salesperson. I can work remotely and schedule my own hours at the office, as long as I am productive and effective. This way, I can work late, or start later when I feel like I can't manage getting out of bed.

I would seek a company that allows you to work remotely when needed. These positions aren't always easy to find, but they are out there. I would set up a LinkedIn and update other professional sites. I don't know your education or work history. Those will be a factor in where to start looking.

You said you're a licensed cosmetologist right? Could you start off by setting up a small area at home and working from there? You could then market your services on social media and build up your business that way. I hope some of these help you out a little.