How the Pandemic Has Changed the World for Women

The pandemic has undoubtedly turned the world upside down, that's for sure. However, there has been some good that's come out of it. For example, there are more opportunities to work remotely than there ever have been. And for many women, this has given them a pathway to achieve their financial dreams while still being able to be there for their families. Here are more reasons why women can use these strange turns of events to their advantage.

Top online side hustles for busy moms

Moms often find that their plate is full most days and, therefore, find it a challenge to squeeze in any additional tasks on top of their already busy day. However, what the pandemic has done is open doors for many types of remote online work that women can still fit into their busy schedules. Some popular types of side hustles for busy moms include:

Opening up your own e-commerce store

Suppose being a stay-at-home mom has given you some great ideas about what to sell online to help make other busy moms' lives easier. Then an online store could be the profitable side hustle you've been looking for. Furthermore, you don't even necessarily need a lot of startup capital to get started because you don't have to operate from a brick-and-mortar building, there are no monthly rentals to pay, you don't have to hire staff, etc. And again, running an e-commerce store can be done in your own time, which is a big plus for moms who desire to spend more quality time with their kids.

Become a virtual assistant

According to statistics, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women doing virtual assistant jobs because of the changing times, with the pandemic having opened up even more opportunities than there were just a short few years ago. The many benefits of becoming a virtual assistant include its flexibility, the wide array of available opportunities that you can match to your skillset, and the opportunity to generate an income for yourself all in the comfort of your own home.

Become a freelancer

Similar to a virtual assistant, a freelancer is different in the sense that you essentially are advertising your professional services to others, usually on an independent contractor basis rather than being employed by a remote employer. Here, you tend to make money if you have a specialized skill set that other companies are looking for who would prefer to outsource this to a freelancer to handle it for them rather than hire an employee permanently to do the same thing. Popular types of freelancing jobs include graphic designers, content creators, social media marketers, transcribers, coders, and more.

If you’re applying for freelance jobs, you’ll need a professional-looking resume detailing your work experience, skills, and accomplishments. Look for a free resume builder you can use to create a sleek and visually appealing resume. Choose from a variety of templates and then add your own copy, tweak the design, and upload any images of photos you want to include.

In summary, while the last few years have taken their toll on many of us, it's also enlightened us to new and more efficient ways of doing things. Furthermore, you could say that many women who struggled to achieve a better work-life balance before are now finding it easier to cope better with life overall as they look forward to a future that is looking rosier than ever.

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Written by Derek Goodman; info@inbizability.com