Careers for Moms to Consider

Mothers all have the same full-time job. The salary is not paid with money, and the clients are not always the best mannered individuals, but raising children is probably a lot harder than many professional jobs. Despite this fact, Moms sometimes need to enter the workforce, whether its out of necessity or out of that Moms personal desire to have a career. Regardless of your own situation, here are some great career ideas for Moms.
Radiology Technician: This career requires an advanced degree; however, the degree is readily attainable from various online colleges, which are great for Moms with busy, unpredictable schedules. The degree usually takes a few years to earn, but includes some practical work experience that will be great for getting your foot in the door for future jobs. You can read more about the payscale, required education, and job outlook for a radiology technician here.
Paralegal: Getting your paralegal certification is not as difficult as it may seem. Becoming a paralegal is still a far cry from a J.D.--the degree required in order to take the bar in most states, but the work experience is great for those considering an eventual foray into the law school world. Working as a paralegal is not your typica secretarial, taking messages type of job. As a paralegal, you will help attorneys with real cases for real people. This kind of work can be quite rewarding. You can read more about how to become a paralegal, the usualy pay for paralegal work, and the national job outlook for paralegals here.
There are certainly more ideas or options for Moms' potential career moves, but the two above illustrate a constant that can be found in any career that is good for a Mom: (1) a limited amount of schooling required (an Associates Degree in most cases); and (2) decent pay with relatively flexible hours.

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