The Ultimate Incentive proposed! Time for an ultimate challenge...

Dinah93

Can't wait till I'm a mum but increasingly I think I need to do something else too, at least part time, just to keep busy if nothing else!

Cinny91

My mum always had jobs when we were growing up - just to keep her sane! There's plenty of stuff you can do while still having little ones at home, I'm sure you'd fine something! Are you still looking into Childminding?

bails

Ha ha, I think being busy won't be a problem, more staying sane that could be the issue. It's great when people like their jobs - you spend so much time there, it's really important I think. I'm looking forward to being a mum too.

Sorry I missed your post Tete. It's a good point about profit margins - OH is a sculptor and this is a sticking point for him too. Although if I got a good job we could live on my salary and he could sculpt to his heart's content.

wendz86

Yeah my Mum did things like Avon and she always used to end up working at all the schools i went to and is still at my secondary school, think she liked to keep an eye on me haha.

Dinah93

Profit margins are why I want to get good enough to do the more couture work, evening dresses, proper designs, wedding dresses and corsets, rather than more basic skirts and tops that people can pick up for less in New Look.

When I say keep busy I mean once they're at school and keeping my hand in something for once they leave home.

Lara44

One of my sisters makes lovely handmade soap. She was a science teacher and loves craft so it's a perfect mix.

My Mum always substitute teaching when we were young. I would like to keep my job if I had kids.

wendz86

My sister was looking into wedding dress making a while ago. She already works at home 3 days a week doing her knitting. She has been in New York this week selling her designs...me... jealous? lol

Dinah93

Seriously jelous of your sister! I have all these designs in my head, but don't know how to make any yet!

wendz86

It is not making her loads of money at the moment as she spends a lot of materials etc and also as she sells through the company she works part time for she has to give them some of the profit but she is building up contacts etc which is good.

bails

Lots of creative talent out there! Keep nattering, I'm getting nervous about my school chat in 25 mins :eek: