Gain inspiration from blogger May Castillo, a mom, a wife and banker. Visit her MerryMommyMay instagram. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
IN A report in The Manila Times, “25 percent of working mothers consider starting up a business as their main career opportunity. Of all the segments of the population, they are the most interested in finding stable income source.
“The big question: how do you find a job if you doubt your skills, have lost confidence in yourself, or your place is already taken? Well, there are a variety of options for young mothers out there.
“The key to your success is sticking to a plan you’ve created in advance after you find out more about the opportunities available to you,” said Roman Kumar Vias, founder of the Refocus online school that caters to entrepreneurs, startups, chief executive officers, and marketing managers.Reaching out to young mothers, stay-at-home moms, and those who want to change their careers, he shares some practical, helpful tips: “Adopt a can-do mindset. Get rid of the thought that you can’t do it. You really need to get the part of the brain that coordinates and prioritizes neutral signals on board with your self-development project.
“Make learning part of your daily routine, and learning habits will become second nature to you. Learn a little bit every day. Even 15 to 20 minutes of active learning will stack, and you’ll find yourself building new skills quickly and effectively.Gain inspiration from famous mommy bloggers: Pehpot, a mother of five, shares her experiences, gives useful tips for parenting and developing a blog.
You can also look up The Macho Mom, who has one son with whom she travels, and she shares her thoughts on politics and mental health. Check out MerryMommyMay, a mom who works as a banker. Find a new part-time job and work a few hours a day.
Have social safety nets like an active membership in Pag-Ibig, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), and the Social Security System.
