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managing work with caregiving

3/9/2019

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Nearly 1 in 8 adults in the United States care for an aging parent and support their own children. These "sandwich generation" caregivers are also present in other Western countries, with 1 in 25 adults in the United Kingdom juggling childcare and taking care of an older or sick parent.

Caregiver burnout is a very real hazard that contrasts the rewarding moments of taking care of loved ones. It's a state of extreme exhaustion - emotional, mental, and physical. 

Having enough time in the day is one of the many challenges of caregiving, especially if you're employed. Here's 3 tips to balance the financial responsibility of caregiving without contributing to even more stress.
Managing work with caregiving

look for remote work

Working from home, means less time spent commuting and in time-wasting meetings on site. Remote positions typically offer flexibility, optimizing the financial pay-off of a job with your caregiving responsibilities, even when something unexpected pops up.
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Common remote working jobs include:
  • Virtual assistant
  • Social media marketing
  • Website design
  • Freelance writing or editing
The Internet makes it easy to match people like you, with useful skills, with positions that suit your schedule and responsibilities.

Check out regular job sites, like Indeed and Zip Recruiter, as well as remote-focused sites, like Remote.co. For freelance writing, check out Upwork, or this article on how to break into the freelance writing scene. 

Maybe you're interested in freelance, but other than writing. Check out this guide rom Website Planet with for their Ultimate Guide to Being a Freelancer.

Would being a virtual assistant be a good fit for you? Check out these helpful articles to learn more:
  • ​How to Work as a Virtual Assistant (FlexJobs)
  • Why Become a Tasker? (Airtasker)
  • How to Thrive as a Virtual Assistant (Oriel Partners)
  • Top 60 Remote Work Websites (iReviews)

If you're working your regular job from home with the COVID-19 epidemic, or if you're transitioning from an in-office to a remote position, check out these resources curated by Cocofax - 500+ Remote Working Tools.
Did you know nearly 1/3 of Americans have a side hustle, earning a yearly average of $13,000 or more? If you're one of that 33% and wondering if you should open a business bank account for your extra income, check out this article from the financial experts at Bank Rate.

get paid for caregiving

Managing work and caregiving
If your caregiving responsibilities take up a significant amount of your time, then managing a side job may not be feasible.

​There are opportunities to get paid for the work you do as a caregiver.


You can find out if you're eligible for a place on a consumer directed personal assistance program. These programs provide full income to those providing caregiving services for family members (excluding spouses).

talk with your boss

Managing work and caregiving
​Working before and after starting caregiving looks pretty different.

There are new challenges and demands on your time, and you need to manage these logistics while also maintaining your own health.

If you've been at your current position for a while, your manager or boss is likely aware of your caregiving responsibilities, particularly if you've already needed to take leave to balance your two positions. 

​However, you may be able to find a more reliable long-term solution by addressing the topic directly 
with them. Changes in your schedule, allowing for more work to be done at home, and other concessions from your employer may help you manage the workload. If they are unable or unwilling to accommodate you in any way, then it might time to think about whether the stress of the job is worth it.
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Eleanor link
3/9/2021 08:09:45 pm

This post was truly worthwhile to read. I wanted to say thank you for the key points you have pointed out as they are enlightening.

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