monk17 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 We were doing some projections the other day on college costs for my 10 year old daughter and I realized that I would be an obsolete homeschool teacher in 8 years. Which will go by pretty quick Has any one thought about retooling themselves to earn some money when the home schooling ride is over? I worked in sales mostly in the computer technology field before this gig and I would guess things have changed a bit and I'd probably like to do something else. Two industries that are doing well during this recession are education and alcoholic beverages. So people are either going back to school or going to the bar! Anyone taking a look out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have. I'll probably stay in the teaching field, but I think I'd like to do more curriculum development or advising homeschoolers from my vast experience (TIC!). Or maybe just not have a career after all, and volunteer as a bible study leader or open my home more or pet sit or just enjoy my grandchildren... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 By the time I finish homeschooling, I'll be ready to retire...as in draw Social Security. (If there's any left!) So that's my big plan--retire and enjoy my much hoped for grandchildren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 We are older (not old!) parents. I have seven more years before college. I hope my dh can be semi-retired, he wants to fish and I want to write full time. We'd also like to have an RV and travel more. Ideally we want to do that before ds leaves home too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmeg Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 After some on-the-job retraining to catch up with changes in technology, I expect I'll return to my previous field: mammography and x-ray technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 My oldest suggested that I homeschool my grandchildren...so that's an intriguing idea, to say the least! Not that I'm having any grandchildren anytime soon, that is! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I expect to be a lawyer employed in some gainful capacity before we're done homeschooling. Once all the kids are grown and out of the house, I want to do what I couldn't when I graduated college because I had a toddler: join the Peace Corps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Tutoring, I think. I don't think I could go back to a classroom and try to deal with that many pupils at once. One-on-one is the place for me. I've taken on three English students this year and I'm LOVING it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Two industries that are doing well during this recession are education and alcoholic beverages. Funny, my husband and I were just talking about the fact that even in a recession, folks still seem to have enough money to buy a six-pack. The subject came up because a local beverage distributor, a client of our small photography company, retained us again this year to photograph an event for which they flew in a NASCAR driver. They are our only client who has asked for an increase in our services this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I will be done hs'ing sometime within seven years, but I also teach art part time at a private classical school and have art students that I teach privately as well. This helps me keep things in balance at home while also having a connection to what I want to do up ahead. I love to teach, whether its just my daughter at home or a whole class. My hope is that eventually I'll have more hours at the school and more private students. (The private students are mostly homeschool kids that we know in the area, so that is cool.) Our hope is that DH will semi-retire in seven years and I will increase the teaching for hire. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterbabs Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 We're no where near that point, but by the time Dot starts high school I expect to have gone back to school. I would like to have a college degree before she graduates high school. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica in VA Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 This coming year will be my last year for homeschooling. I am working part time in social work, and have for 17 years, but the particular field I am in is not doing well. So I am not sure if I will be able to continue in it or branch out some. Then again, at first, I think I want to rest - lol! Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 We've been thinking about this a lot lately... Our oldest leaves for college after next year. Our youngest will head out 4 years after that (with a middle one in between). Once they all leave (or maybe once they are all finished with college and associated bills), then we're thinking of heading out to third world countries to use hubby's skills as a Civil Engineer where they might be needed there - short term from 1 month to 6 months or so - and traveling in between assignments - either by RV or sailboat. If I need to work to pay college bills first, I'll go from part time to full time in our local high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk17 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well I guess I'm not alone in contemplating the next stage but the answers are certainly varied. We've talked about finding some part time work in different parts of the country but we really enjoy our community. It's nice having a local support group. Perhaps a small business or maybe a different career. I think we'll be looking at a very different world in 8 years. If I knew what it is going to look like I'd tell you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkgumby Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I've thought about this, too. I've gone to college in bits and pieces, but have never finished my degree, so that would probably be my first priority. I might get a job, if it's something I love . . . and WAY down the road, when hubby retires, I want to travel lots!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radish4ever Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Mine are still young so I have a loooooooooooong time, but I am keeping up my massage therapy license and am a VERY part time practicing doula and childbirth educator..... Once my kids are older, I might go back and start getting the requirements to become a lactation consultant and may eventually decide to persue midwifery. I just try and stay active and involved in things so that I won't have huge gaps in personal enrichment activities :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 We're starting a private school...even before my education degree is finished. I figure it'll be going pretty well about the time my youngest graduates. Seems like perfect timing. My youngest with graduate in 3-4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 No idea of the job market, but it's been a dream of mine for years, and DH is very supportive. My previous job was as a programmer, which I have no desire to return to, even if I could get my skills back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I already am "post hsing" although I have one yet to graduate (she is at the CC, pretty much fulltime). So, I am teaching in a classical Christian school, 6-8 math and science. It's a lovely transition from hsing. Small class sizes, classical model, and a great staff of coworkers who encourage me to read, study, think and learn, as well as be a great teacher. I will be the 8th grade homeroom teacher this year--and have a tiny little class of five students. It's amazing, actually. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I've still got 15 years left before I'll be done homeschooling. My previous job was in publishing, but I've been home already for 9 years. I'd like to work at a bookstore. I've got to get a few more hours to work before I can collect the pennies from Social Security, so while I don't plan on ever having a career, I do want to do something I would enjoy to get those hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have 9 years left and am also an older (not old) mom. I hope to travel with my dh and enjoy grandchildren once I am through homeschooling. My future daughter-in-law (she and my son are getting married next August) was helping me make copies for school next year and someone asked her if she was going to homeschool her kids. She said, "No, she is" pointing to me. :001_smile: We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 In a way, I'll never be "finished"... Our ds10 has serious disabilities and will never be able to live on his own, so he'll always live with us ~ and I will keep right on teaching him about the world around us. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 I have 16 years before my current youngest graduates, and who knows if I will have more kids or not in that time. That said, I think that if I do not have more children that by the time she is in middle school I will have returned to work at least p/t in a hospital or LTC setting in some capacity(I have schooled to be a unit clerk, but have experience in other areas), and then once all the kids are graduated will beef it up into fulltime work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Dup. Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Dh and I started having our children young and may continue having children, in which case we won't be done homeschooling until we're in our late 40's or early 50's. I've always wanted to be a nurse or a midwife, so that is what I will pursue if the need/opportunity comes up. People will always be having babies or getting sick, so the medical field is a good one to go into. ;) I think homeschooling grandchildren would also be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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