Comments on: Rebecca Garland on Being a WAHM Freelance Writer

By: at home moms%9

at home moms%9 — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:16:20 +0000

Absolutely fantastic post. You hit the nail right on the with this post. I see too many people come into this industry think its going to happen overnight. Its systemic in the approach if they really think about it. They must grow themselves, discover the solutions to their problems and in their will be able to solve the problems of others. Only through dedicating their time to learn through the various mediums you noted above will they gain this knowledge.

By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:59:20 +0000

Congratulations Rebecca, you’re doing brilliantly both with your children and with your freelancing. I’m a WAHM as well and I adore the freedom to spend time with my kids but can also relate to the worries of not working. A small part of me always feels a little guilty if I take off for the afternoon to spend time out and about with my children and a small part of me feels guilty when, during the school holidays like now, we have to stay at home so I can get some work done.

I’m very lucky to have incredible kids who are understanding and mostly well behaved. I must admit however, I’m looking forward to my youngest starting Kindergarten next week.

I couldn’t live without my to do lists. I gave up trying to schedule everything because some days I just can’t stick to it but the to do lists ensure the vital things get done every day. It means I’m always making progress toward my goals.

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By: Mariella

Mariella — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:36:24 +0000

Rebecca, you look lovely!

My respect and admiration go out to all WAHMs in the world. Being a mother is already a full-time job. Adding an actual job into everyday routine is just crazy! I don’t think I’ll be able to handle it. That’s why I always say I’ll never have kids of my own.

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By: Jennifer Mattern

Jennifer Mattern — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:22:11 +0000

Star, WAHM’s definitely do deserve to paid what they’re worth. The problem is that many don’t do enough research before jumping into business to know what they’re worth (common with new freelance writers, whether they’re WAHMs or not), and they won’t demand it. The only way to stop getting crap jobs is to stop accepting them.

By: Star

Star — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:07:46 +0000

My daughter is 25 now, but I started freelancing to stay home with her.
She was a good napper–and I could work intensely for two hrs in the
morning, then two in the afternoon. She went into full-time day care
at age two, though. It was the only way I could run this business–
similar to being in a “real” job. I sort of miss the concentration I had
at first–I would start working immediately and make it count.

May I also add that I think a lot of these Craigs “employers” are
figuring that WAHMs have a second income (Dad) and can take
these skanky rates of $5 a story and so on? Why should WAHMs
not be paid what they are worth?