The 20 Best Jobs for Moms

Being a mom may be a 24/7/365 and is the most full-time job on the planet but despite all the responsibilities that come with motherhood, it doesn’t pay the bills. Sure, one can argue that the time spent with and on children is priceless but, unfortunately, not everything else is.

So for the moms out there who do all that but want or need to earn some cash, don’t lose hope. There are some jobs out there that will allow you to do it all. Being a working mom isn’t easy (and the same should be said for stay-at-home-moms), but with the right job that accommodates your schedule, it can be rewarding — for your family but, more importantly, for you.

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Financial planner

If you have a head for numbers, you can help others prepare for their future — and make a little (OK, a lot) extra while you're at it. It's one of the jobs with the best starting salaries in Canada. The hours can be accommodating as people would rather speak with someone after their own work days are done.

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Accountant

You can set your own hours, be it by working for yourself or freelancing for others. Tax season might be a little hairy but it's a small price to pay to free up a little time during other times throughout the year.

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Librarian

You can either work full- or part-time out of anywhere from a school or law girl, museum or public library. Plus, it pays well.

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Office support staff

The work can be mundane, and the hours fairly typical but it shouldn't amount to anything too stressful. The less stress, the better it is for you and your family. It's one of the highest paying in-demand jobs in Canada, and the pay can be good.

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Market research analyst

Helping marketing firms figure out what's important to a company based on available market data can be done from home. Ahh.

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Web developer

If you're creative (and need a job that doesn't require a degree), you can work as an independent contractor, working from home or going into an office. Deadlines are typically dictated by clients but stay-at-home moms can juggle and make it work.

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Realtor

Real estate agents set their own schedule but you need to be available on nights and weekends. You know, when it works for other people's schedules. It can pay over $100k, plus you already know about putting other people's time ahead of your own.

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Appraiser

Like realtors, appraisors — who determine the value of properties — this one's idea for those who have partners who work a typical 9-to-5 job and want to save by keeping their kids out of before and after school care.

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Interior designer

If you have a flair for design and decor, build your clientele through family and friends' word of mouth. You might have to start with low rates but once you start gaining clients who don't know you, that can all change.

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Landscape architect

Like interior design, these jobs might start small but depending on your talent, can be expanded exponentially. Plus, in this environmentally conscious time, the mom job in combination with a green job couldn't be more perfect.

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Hairstylist

Whether you're working from home or out of a salon, you can set your own hours. Plus, you can also do weddings, proms or other events where people won't want to spend a fortune at a salon.

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Aesthetician

People always want to look good, be it all the time or if they have a big event to pretty themselves up for. If you work out of your house, it's cheaper for you — and clients.

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Server/bartender

The hourly rate might be a bit of a downer but it's the tips that'll keep you in the game. It'll most likely mean working weekends and nights but that'll free up your time with family during the week.

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Retail associate

Maybe you just want to get out of the house for a few hours to make some spending money, or get a discount at a store you shop at often. If that's the case, a part-time job in retail could be great for you. The pay isn't necessarily amazing and the job might not be particularly satisfying, but the flexibility and the you time you get could be exactly what you need.

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Fitness instructor

If working out is one of your top priorities, help others do the same. You can teach as much or as little as you want, become certified in a specific industry (yoga, Zumba, Pilates) and do it out of a studio, a gym, or be a mobile instructor and travel to other people who can't escape their home (cough, cough, new moms).

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Nurse

As its one of the most in-demand careers in Canada in 2020 and beyond the future is great for registered nurses, from nurse practitioners to nursing assistants. The shifts can be crazy but the opportunities and flexibility makes up for it.

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Sonographer

The shifts are flexible, allowing for moms to work shifts that can be scheduled around school hours and extracurricular activities. Plus, how fun will it be to share ultrasound moments with expectant moms?

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Dental hygienist

They make a decent chunk of change and many of the positions are part-time. There are no real opportunities for promotions, but the flexibility is great, allowing you to make your kids' recitals and sporting events and doctor's appointments.

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Daycare provider

It might be to offset you staying at home with your own child but taking care of other people's kids can be just as rewarding.

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Teacher

Teachers have the exact same schedule as their kids, which also means they have the same breaks as their kids. Need we say more? OK, one more thing: it's a Canadian job that lets you retire early. How awesome is that?!