To ease your mind about my life changing post, I have NOT quit my day job as a desk jockey. After many days of agonizing back and forth and a couple of resignation letter drafts later, I have concluded that reality bites!
As much as I'd love to take that job and shove it, I have a family to support and bills to pay. Hence, I am putting my WAHM quest in full swing and giving myself a year to get things in motion. In the meantime, I will depend on my developing patience, midday escapades, andtherapy life coaching sessions to keep me going.
Task 1: Develop a regular income stream from my blog
I was not expecting to start earning a huge amount of income from my blog right away and I am satisfied with how things have been going so far. I'm going to hang in there for the long haul 'cause I know it's going to pay off big time down the line. Here's a brief recap:
* On a related note: I am still in love with Swag Bucks! While I've earned enough Swag Bucks to trade in for $70 worth of Amazon gift cards, I will admit I've used most of them for Starbucks gift cards instead. LOL. I am such a coffee junkie, but hey the Swag Bucks are FREE. Thank you to all of my Swag Bucks friends who have signed up with me. I hope ya'll are winning lots, too.
Task 2: Find a legitimate and decent paying work from home opportunity
I have been doing steady research on this one and have come across numerous sites, including Rat Race Rebellion. They have lots of listings that are pre-screened, although you can never be too careful about potential scams. And there are plenty of scams out there.
A Little Something Extra:
While I was on Amazon ordering the books I need, I figured I would get me something I wanted. Although, I could classify this as a need. Succulent Wild Woman
by SARK came highly recommended and it's already bringing me lots of inspiration and motivation.
As much as I'd love to take that job and shove it, I have a family to support and bills to pay. Hence, I am putting my WAHM quest in full swing and giving myself a year to get things in motion. In the meantime, I will depend on my developing patience, midday escapades, and
Task 1: Develop a regular income stream from my blog
I was not expecting to start earning a huge amount of income from my blog right away and I am satisfied with how things have been going so far. I'm going to hang in there for the long haul 'cause I know it's going to pay off big time down the line. Here's a brief recap:
* Since I introduced the new ad space on my blog, I've already had some interest and a couple of sponsored posts which I am very grateful for. I've also signed up for Sponsored Tweets and am receiving regular offers from sponsors. I really like the prospect of being able to use Twitter in conjunction with my blog to make some extra money.
* 31 Days to Build A Better Blog has proven to be an even better investment than I had expected. Not only did this workbook help make my blog better, but now I am able to earn money as an affiliate by offering a product that I personally believe in.
* Google Adsense is picking up as I experiment with different ad placements. Thanks to Ms. Bibi of From Misery to Happiness for sharing the suggestions with me.
* Affiliate marketing is an area that I am also developing and currently bringing in my second highest blog revenue, next to 31 Days. I will update my Monetize Your Blog post as I explore different programs.
* On a related note: I am still in love with Swag Bucks! While I've earned enough Swag Bucks to trade in for $70 worth of Amazon gift cards, I will admit I've used most of them for Starbucks gift cards instead. LOL. I am such a coffee junkie, but hey the Swag Bucks are FREE. Thank you to all of my Swag Bucks friends who have signed up with me. I hope ya'll are winning lots, too.
Task 2: Find a legitimate and decent paying work from home opportunity
I have been doing steady research on this one and have come across numerous sites, including Rat Race Rebellion. They have lots of listings that are pre-screened, although you can never be too careful about potential scams. And there are plenty of scams out there.
I also purchased a book from the authors of this site: Work at Home Now: The No-nonsense Guide to Finding Your Perfect Home-based Job, Avoiding Scams, and Making a Great Living
I am hoping it will help me find the legitimate and decent opportunities to make my WAHM dreams a reality. Hubby and I have also been looking very seriously at our finances to see where we can save and pay down some debt to make the transition easier. I am not well-versed in this area, so I went out and got some help with this book: One-Income Household: How to Do a Lot with a Little.
A Little Something Extra:
While I was on Amazon ordering the books I need, I figured I would get me something I wanted. Although, I could classify this as a need. Succulent Wild Woman
by SARK came highly recommended and it's already bringing me lots of inspiration and motivation. I also discovered PlanetSARK.com and the SARK's Awesome Anytime Adventure: An Inspiring 30-Day Tour of Joyfull Self-Care, Surprise, and Wonder. Sounds good to me!
I am already starting to feel a sense of relief knowing that I am taking steps in the right direction, and I will have another update on my WAHM quest soon. I am also planning a midday escapade for next week and would be grateful for suggestions you may have starting with the letter "O".
Even if you're on the right track,
you'll get run over if you just sit there.
you'll get run over if you just sit there.
~Will Rogers
Happy escapes!
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28 BRILLIANT COMMENTS:
Thank you for sharing this!
Lynn thanks for sharing these tips. As a brand new bloggie, I will look forward to reading them. -P
Wow, sounds like a great plan and an inspiring one to me as a part time WAHM/SAHM struggling with the great divide of flexibility and viability. Keep us posted on your journey.
Wow look at you go. You have goals and you are on your way. I will have to check out that book about working at home. Sounds good. Happy Wednesday..
Your goals are very well mapped out so, I know that you will achieve them!!
I too need to figure something out.
If you need investors- wait.. that's a lie. If you need a partner. I'm in.
lmao
xoxo
supah
having a plan is always the first step!
btw i have something for you on my blog! (aw--cough---ard)
http://momyawp.blogspot.com/2010/02/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html
Good for you! Hopefully someday you can afford to stay at home and do what you really want
I'm reading backwards catching up. But the plan you have looks like a good one. As you know from ProBlogger it is a long term investment, but if you stick with it you should see a pay-off. I'm not looking for a six digit figure. I' wouldn't mind a four digit one. ;-)
I would just be happy to figure out how to work Blogger. Maybe some day I can hope for a paycheck, but until then ...
Best of luck to you though!
Great post with a ton of useful information and links!
Sounds like you have a great plan! I'm proud of you and can't wait to read your next update - Way to Go!
Good luck! I got that book years ago from a friend and it's still something I like to go back and re-read!!
Blogger is pissing my off today.. or is it my own computer? Dunno..but I am wishing you all the luck.. look at Dooce and Pioneer Woman those girls are makin bacon. :)
Woo Hoo You go girl. Keep us posted on your quest. I too work at home, but not by choice. I'm on disability, and my cousin who is a work at home mom turned me on to her job, which is transcribing. She's an MT & I can't do that, but I use to be a Legal Secretary so my typing is not bad. I type interviews & closed caption stuff. It's either feast of famine, but it does bring in a few extra dollars. Good luck my friend.
You know I'm here if and when you need me!! And of course I'll be rootin' for ya because truth be told, I would go stir crazy if I had a job like that >.<
Seriously, I couldn't hack it!
Thanks for sharing your *secrets*, I would love to make even a little money from my blog!
Glad to hear things are going well for you on your blog. Great tips too. I've been interested in monetizing my blog and just haven't been sure where to begin so your post has really helped. I look forward to updates and wish you success with both your job search and blog.
Thank you for stopping by at my blog, and you said you liked old-time cars. Uh -- Maybe you'd like to drive this one??? Maybe you better go back and take another look. ~snicker-snicker~
I am a WAHM/SAHM. It is tough but well worht it. Good luck with your transition. The best advice I can give you from our history is to go ahead and live on one income while you still have 2. Deposit one of your paychecks into savings and see how things go. This is a real eye opener and will help guide you on where to cut back, but give a cushion if you need it!! Good luck!!
I think you're amazing! You seem so put together and organized. I love it, hun.
xo
That sounds great. I love the way you've planned and hope everything works out perfectly. Those books sounds very interesting. I would say that I should get those myself if I wasn't really way behind on my reading! Good luck and I'm looking forward to the updates.
Sounds like we're on the same journey - trying to get our blogs going so that we can quit our miserable jobs!
Thanks for stopping by again this week. I actually don't have a Google Friends Follower widget. I just use Twitter. Hope that's okay! Thanks!
I wish I could be a WAHM. Best of luck to you and thanks for all the tips.
Happy Friday Follow!
Great tips! I'm a WAHM and it sucks sometimes and is great sometimes. I've made so many cutbacks in the last 2 yrs I can't find anything more to cut. It'll get better. Good will find a way :)
Wonderful info.
thanks!
Harriet
Lynn you need to seriously consider Macaroni Kid. Your drive is perfect for it.
Sounds interesting and I am glad you believe in yourself! I will anxiously await updates from you to hear your thoughts on new ways to gain income!
There are some affiliate programs a friend of mine has you might be interested in as I have made a little money without promoting. Email tara@taraburner.com if you are interested.
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