OHbaby! Forums : Family-friendly job? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 15:01:54 +0000 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:56:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22077 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Tennants suck! Our first ones...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=534183&title=familyfriendly-job#534183 Author: Kellz
Subject: 22077
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 9:56am

Tennants suck! Our first ones got so bad at paying rent at one stage they even asked us if we could cover them for a few weeks- OMG we have a mortgage to pay , the second ones did heaps of damage, nothing major but it all costs, then the skipped the country so we have had to pay for it all,..the current ones have only been in a month and we get calls most days to come and do something,...grr,..SO DONT DO IT!!

My ideal job would be a nursing job that is 9-5pm 2 days a week- I found the prefect job 2 weeks ago but didfnt get it , bugger! ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:56:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=534183&title=familyfriendly-job#534183 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I worked for a family owned business,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=534053&title=familyfriendly-job#534053 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22077
Posted: 03 November 2008 at 8:02am

I worked for a family owned business, and the husband was always at work! Not sure how family friendly it is. He did have his teenage sons work for him, so that may be one thing.
Didn't have weekends off though.

IMHO office work offers the most flexibility for the $$.]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:02:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=534053&title=familyfriendly-job#534053 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Relief teaching with one fixed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=534023&title=familyfriendly-job#534023 Author: miss
Subject: 22077
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 11:16pm

Relief teaching with one fixed day a week to tied me over financially through the holidays. Lily comes to school with me (awesome boss) so that's cool.

Businesses tend to take up a lot more time than you can imagine.

there have been some great articles in Next magazine over the last few months about it if you are considering a business, you could read them at the library,.]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:16:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=534023&title=familyfriendly-job#534023 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : At least when you come home Theresa...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533802&title=familyfriendly-job#533802 Author: jaz
Subject: 22077
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 7:53pm

At least when you come home Theresa your time with family is your time. You don't have to keep working. Once the children get older they will be up later and a 4pm finish will be great. At the moment it is probably a little hard because they go to bed early so you probably don't feel like you have a lot of family time. ]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:53:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533802&title=familyfriendly-job#533802 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : T-Rex, I was going to mention...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533795&title=familyfriendly-job#533795 Author: busymum
Subject: 22077
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 7:48pm

T-Rex, I was going to mention farming too but forgot LOL

Thanks everyone for your replies, I was really just curious... I like my job (office work, 35 hours btwn 8.30am and 4pm) but sometimes DH and I talk about whether it would be possible to have more family time, even if it was via a family business. Seems we've probably got it as good as any though!]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:48:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533795&title=familyfriendly-job#533795 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : i would never own rentals. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533445&title=familyfriendly-job#533445 Author: lizzle
Subject: 22077
Posted: 02 November 2008 at 8:06am

i would never own rentals. I have seen both my in-laws and my parents have huge problems with tenants. My mum's house had an inspection beore the tenants moved out - she failed to notice a bloody great hole in a wall. one that you could walk through to the next room. And the tenants broke into the shed and stole all sorts of crap.
And hate to admit it - as a renter - but we have a lot more rights than the landlord it seems. When our last landlord was selling the place we could refuse open homes (which we did), not let them come in unless we were home (which we did) and all sorts of stuff....they ended up waiting until our contract was up and then put it on the market.]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:06:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533445&title=familyfriendly-job#533445 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Yep owning rentals can be rather...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533380&title=familyfriendly-job#533380 Author: Red
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 10:35pm

Yep owning rentals can be rather stressful, esp when you have had a run of bad tenants who don't think that they should pay their rent!]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:35:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533380&title=familyfriendly-job#533380 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : busymum wrote:What about family...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533358&title=familyfriendly-job#533358 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 9:39pm

Originally posted by busymum busymum wrote:

What about family businesses? Do any of you like that kind of idea?

Is owing rental properties almost as stressful as owing a motel?


Oh yes, hun, oh yes. Even if you go through a rental agency, there is still the worry of "bad" tennants - you know, not just wreckers, but ones who don't pay their rent, smoke inside regardless of what your rules are. Plus there is the money you spend on getting the place back up to scratch in between tennants if previous ones left the place a shambles - agencies are not always that good with that stuff,. also you need to cover your mortgage in between times as well, so if you have a week or so in between tennants, or have to have major repairs done, you are covering those costs yourself.]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:39:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533358&title=familyfriendly-job#533358 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I think mine is pretty perfect!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533300&title=familyfriendly-job#533300 Author: Mikaela
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 7:51pm

I think mine is pretty perfect! I write for a website focussing on discounted kids designer clothes called KidStyleFile and it means that I can:
a) Work in my own time, like when Alex is asleep, so I get to hang out with him the rest of the time
b) Work in my PJs or oldest trackie daks and it doesn't matter if I have huge bags on my eyes if I've been up with Alex at night
and c) Spend lots of time oggling gorgeous kids clothes and toys and getting them at discounts - which I never get tired of!

It helps that my boss rocks too, she's so understanding if I have any problems.

Edited by Mikaela]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:51:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533300&title=familyfriendly-job#533300 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I grew up on a farm too, Becs,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533177&title=familyfriendly-job#533177 Author: Hopes
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 3:19pm

I grew up on a farm too, Becs, and wish there was a way to bring our kids up on one. I reckon we got to spend more time with Dad than we would have otherwise, because we'd go out on the farm with him. At least our kids will have both sets on grandparents on farms to visit. ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:19:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533177&title=familyfriendly-job#533177 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I actually quite like segmenting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533172&title=familyfriendly-job#533172 Author: jaz
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 3:10pm

I actually quite like segmenting work life from family life so for me the ultimate family-friendly job is one that respects that I have two roles.

I get to go to work, be challenged, have intelligent conversations with adults and get paid then I get to come home and be 100% focused on family life. There is very little overflow between the two roles in the job I currently have.

I start and finish early which gives me more time with the kids. I also work very close to home which means I could go home or meet them for lunch and I don't waste a lot of time travelling. ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:10:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533172&title=familyfriendly-job#533172 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Probably not your thing, but I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533171&title=familyfriendly-job#533171 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 3:04pm

Probably not your thing, but I think farming is up there. I grew up on a farm, and we did so much as a family - and learnt how to work hard as well! ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:04:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533171&title=familyfriendly-job#533171 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : What about family businesses?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533161&title=familyfriendly-job#533161 Author: busymum
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 2:50pm

What about family businesses? Do any of you like that kind of idea?

Is owing rental properties almost as stressful as owing a motel?]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:50:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533161&title=familyfriendly-job#533161 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I would highly recommend never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533099&title=familyfriendly-job#533099 Author: emz
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 12:52pm

I would highly recommend never owning a small hotel or motel. Worked at one for a few years and my bosses never got a break, or when they did they had to pay someone to come in and look after the place. Not to mention you're working 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week (kind of like motherhood, but less rewarding lol)]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:52:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533099&title=familyfriendly-job#533099 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : fleury wrote:What type of work...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533069&title=familyfriendly-job#533069 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 12:02pm

Originally posted by fleury fleury wrote:

What type of work do you do?
Certainly sound like great working arrangements.

my job is a bit of mix bag. I do some product development work on Christmas product , have been setting up an online retail store and a bit of account management. 

]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:02:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533069&title=familyfriendly-job#533069 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : ButterflyMum wrote:early childhood...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533041&title=familyfriendly-job#533041 Author: james
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 11:38am

Originally posted by ButterflyMum ButterflyMum wrote:

early childhood teaching. would be mine, but not having my diploma mean's I would have to study we well not sure I could cope with that.

ditto butterflymum am hopeing to start next year ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:38:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533041&title=familyfriendly-job#533041 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : plunket nursing suits me and my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533017&title=familyfriendly-job#533017 Author: Kels
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 11:09am

plunket nursing suits me and my family. I am able to choose days and times to suit. LOVE IT!

]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:09:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=533017&title=familyfriendly-job#533017 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I&#039;m in admin/customer service...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532949&title=familyfriendly-job#532949 Author: baalamb
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 9:54am

I'm in admin/customer service but I have shifts on the weekend and evenings. I love that the hours don't change from week to week so I can plan things, and my weekday shifts are from 3pm for 4 hours Mon-Wed. I still get to spend a really decent amount of time with Ashlee during the week and weekends. Our department is small (about 8 women?) and our boss is pretty good and understanding and I'm not complaining about the money, either! The actual work can sometimes get a bit mundane but the best thing is, it doesn't come home with me.

My job and hours are ideal for our current family situation and probably up until baby #2 is ready for daycare, kindy or school. When that time arrives, I'll be looking elsewhere for school-friendly hours if they can't offer me any such thing where I'm currently working. I really want to be at home for the kids after school. I'll likely look for office type jobs with minimal customer service! I'm so done with customer service.]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:54:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532949&title=familyfriendly-job#532949 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : early childhood teaching. would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532891&title=familyfriendly-job#532891 Author: 11111
Subject: 22077
Posted: 01 November 2008 at 8:44am

early childhood teaching. would be mine, but not having my diploma mean's I would have to study we well not sure I could cope with that.]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:44:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532891&title=familyfriendly-job#532891 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Buy an old derelict hotel, give...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532749&title=familyfriendly-job#532749 Author: Neeks
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 10:15pm

Buy an old derelict hotel, give it a make over and running our games which a character based murder mystery types for whole weekends and sometimes even weeks from the same location and living on site when they aren't going on... have open nights where we do meals and shows (if not both) and charge a cover fee]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:15:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532749&title=familyfriendly-job#532749 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : When (IF) I go back to work, i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532699&title=familyfriendly-job#532699 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 9:25pm

When (IF) I go back to work, i will go back to admin, definately. Hopefully back to my old job... They will hopefully offer it to me first everytime it comes up.. well, that was the "agreement" we had, however one or both of us migh tchange our minds.
At this stage, i can't see me going back to work, but we will need a bigger house in about 7 years? so I may have to then!]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:25:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532699&title=familyfriendly-job#532699 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : What type of work do you do? Certainly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532653&title=familyfriendly-job#532653 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 8:46pm

What type of work do you do?
Certainly sound like great working arrangements.]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:46:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532653&title=familyfriendly-job#532653 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I am in my ideal family friendly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532622&title=familyfriendly-job#532622 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 8:22pm

I am in my ideal family friendly job atm. Small business- 5 women and all have kids, 3 of us with under 2's, great boss, flexiable hrs (I basically got to pick what days & hrs I wanted to work and if I want to work some extra days I can) and the ability to do some work from home in the evenings if I want to get a bit of extra money. And only 15 mins drive from home. Plus I actually enjoy the work (well most of time, it is still work).

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:22:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532622&title=familyfriendly-job#532622 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : There&#039;s a girl who used to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532591&title=familyfriendly-job#532591 Author: Hopes
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 7:53pm

There's a girl who used to work in my Office who left to have children. She pops back in on a casual basis whenever there's too much work on. I always thought she was onto a very good thing - she can work the hours she wants, when she wants, and because she's so good at what she does even if she can't make it from time to time, my boss will always ask her again.

Of course, like I said, it probably helps that she's really good at the job as well as just being a nice person! Good to see that that pays off sometimes tho ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:53:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532591&title=familyfriendly-job#532591 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Teaching in a shared role, pref...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532587&title=familyfriendly-job#532587 Author: emz
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 7:49pm

Teaching in a shared role, pref 3 days a week instead of a morning/arvo split, but they are next to impossible to come by in Chch unless you know everyone at every single school (as they don't legally need to advertise).]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:49:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532587&title=familyfriendly-job#532587 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : ROFL Liz!!!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532572&title=familyfriendly-job#532572 Author: busymum
Subject: 22077
Posted: 31 October 2008 at 7:30pm

ROFL Liz!!!! ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:30:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=532572&title=familyfriendly-job#532572 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : my added bonus was being able...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531801&title=familyfriendly-job#531801 Author: lizzle
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 10:27pm

my added bonus was being able to teach the students about the perils of being young parent, by having Taine have an enormous tantrum in the middle of the school. I called it "birth control"]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:27:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531801&title=familyfriendly-job#531801 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : lizzle wrote:I think it is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531734&title=familyfriendly-job#531734 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 9:27pm

Originally posted by lizzle lizzle wrote:

I think it is coupled with having a great boss though.

I totally agree, while the Army isn't all that family friendly as a whole different units and managers are different. Nigel's direct boss isn't family friendly as she doesn't have family but his bosses up the chain are great with family stuff. As are my direct bosses in the bosses in the units I work in - very family focused.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:27:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531734&title=familyfriendly-job#531734 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Mine is teaching. I get a LOT...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531713&title=familyfriendly-job#531713 Author: lizzle
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 9:15pm

Mine is teaching. I get a LOT of sick days (about one wwas used on me!), and at a pinch, I can bring the kids to school (which i have done once - Taine LOVES coming in). I think it is coupled with having a great boss though. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:15:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531713&title=familyfriendly-job#531713 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Teresa - conveyancer, another...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531687&title=familyfriendly-job#531687 Author: minik8e
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:58pm

Teresa - conveyancer, another thing entirely!! I'm already a legal exec, but you can't have your own firm as a legal exec. With the new Act (Lawyers and Conveyancers Act) registered conveyancers can set up their own practice dealing solely with conveyancing. The NZLS and other associated parties have FINALLY come to an agreement about the study needed to graduate as a conveyancer, and then you have to do 3 years practice before you can open your practice (same as what a lawyer has to do before they can go out on their own). The Diploma in Conveyancing is finally available from Feb 09 and is 2 years of fulltime study, with some cross credits available for legal execs. It gives those who want to deal only with conveyancing an opportunity to progress past the legal exec stage, without having to attend Uni and get a law degree. I've been waiting for it to come out for 2 years now LOL

Edited by minik8e]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:58:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531687&title=familyfriendly-job#531687 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I work in admin and yup once kids...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531681&title=familyfriendly-job#531681 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:55pm

I work in admin and yup once kids are at school its very family friendly, especially if you can get school hours, Mon-Fri, get the weekend and public holidays off, and its the type of work that will fit in really well with flexible working arrangements.

My cousin is admin at her sons school, think that would be the best family friendly job. ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:55:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531681&title=familyfriendly-job#531681 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Job sharing in admin would be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531673&title=familyfriendly-job#531673 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:51pm

Job sharing in admin would be mine. I actually like my job at the moment, who I work for a very family friendly (well the units I work for are, even if the army as a whole isn't) as they all have young children as well so understand children get sick etc.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:51:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531673&title=familyfriendly-job#531673 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I worked in hospo for a million...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531661&title=familyfriendly-job#531661 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:46pm

I worked in hospo for a million years after I got out of hairdressing...it is the LEAST family friendly occupation. Granted, I was a chef, but if you do hotel/motel management etc, it is 24/7, people are, um, strange, and filty dirty people when not intheir own homes, you work when people are on holidays (Christmas, summer, long weekends) it is difficult to get staff to cover these times, so you end up doing them, um, lots of other reasons why I would say if this was a plan, do it when the children are WAAAY bigger.
Job share of some kind? I would have thought something in admin etc that meant monday to friday, no stat days, no weekends and normal hours?]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:46:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531661&title=familyfriendly-job#531661 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Kate by conveyancer do you mean...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531652&title=familyfriendly-job#531652 Author: busymum
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:40pm

Kate by conveyancer do you mean lawyer, real estate agent or legal exec? (Just curious!)]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531652&title=familyfriendly-job#531652 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : Ideal?? Self employed. Either...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531640&title=familyfriendly-job#531640 Author: minik8e
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:30pm

Ideal?? Self employed. Either as a conveyancer, or as a property developer (buy crap houses, renovate, sell again). I'm starting on my Diploma to be able to do the first one in Feb next year. The second one needs lots of money LOL

Other than that...some kind of office job - not admin though, more management or insurance underwriting etc.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:30:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531640&title=familyfriendly-job#531640 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : I&#039;ve just secured mine -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531627&title=familyfriendly-job#531627 Author: Brenna
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:19pm

I've just secured mine - job share teaching position. Lots of time off for holidays as well as a nice balance between work/home during the term ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:19:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531627&title=familyfriendly-job#531627 <![CDATA[Family-friendly job? : What would your ideal family-friendly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531623&title=familyfriendly-job#531623 Author: busymum
Subject: 22077
Posted: 30 October 2008 at 8:17pm

What would your ideal family-friendly job be? A job-share in an office, typing/sales work from home, hospitality industry (e.g. owning a motel)....??]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:17:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22077&PID=531623&title=familyfriendly-job#531623