 Credit: Lisa Rehurek, CEO and Founder of The RFP Success Company As more parents and caretakers are leveraging flexible roles in the job market, CEO Lisa Rehurek provides a few recommendations to assist active and prospective job candidates.
Here are four family friendly roles for consideration: Remote Software Developer Tech companies increasingly offer remote work. Code, attend virtual meetings, and collaborate online while being home for your child’s needs. The tech industry’s shift to remote work, accelerated by global events, has been a boon for new parents in coding roles. Many tech companies now offer “core hours”, a few set hours for meetings, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible. This means you can attend a standup meeting while your baby enjoys tummy time, then return to coding when they’re napping. The collaborative nature of tools like GitHub, Slack, and Trello means most communication is asynchronous, allowing you to respond thoughtfully between diaper changes or feeding sessions. Online Tutor/Teacher Use your expertise to teach students via video calls. Set sessions around your child’s naps or after they’re in bed. The global demand for online education has skyrocketed, offering a golden opportunity for new parents. Whether you’re a math whiz, language expert, or music maestro, there’s a student somewhere wanting to learn from you. Platforms like VIPKid, Chegg, and Outschool let you choose your subjects and set your availability. For instance, you could teach English to students in China in the early morning before your partner leaves for work, or offer evening SAT prep sessions after your little one is asleep. Some platforms even allow you to create your courses, maybe a “Shakespeare for High Schoolers” series you record during nap times. Graphic Designer Create logos, brochures, or web graphics. Many designers work freelance, giving you control over your workload. The visual world never sleeps, and as a graphic designer, you can tap into this constant need while navigating the unpredictable nature of newborn life. One day, you might be designing a sleek logo for a tech startup during your baby’s two-hour nap; the next, you’re creating illustrations for a children’s book in 20-minute bursts between feedings. Tools like Adobe Creative Cloud allow you to start a project on your desktop and seamlessly continue on a tablet, perfect for when you’re stuck under a sleeping baby. The gig-based nature of sites like 99designs or Fiverr means you can take on a branding project one week when your partner has time off, then scale back to smaller tasks like social media graphics when you’re solo parenting. Customer Service Representative (work from home) Many companies offer at-home support roles. Handle calls or chats during hours that suit your family life. The rise of cloud-based communication tools has made remote customer service roles incredibly parent-friendly. Companies from tech giants to small e-commerce shops need empathetic, problem-solving individuals to assist their customers, skills many find sharpened by parenthood. You might handle live chats for an online retailer during your baby’s predictable morning nap or take phone calls for a software company in the evening when your partner can take over. Many roles offer “chat-only” options, perfect for when your little one is lightly napping on you, as it requires no voice interaction. Some companies even provide “flex queues,” where you can log in whenever you have a free moment and pick up any waiting queries. The nature of the job also allows for quick disengagement; if your baby suddenly needs you, most systems let you quickly put a customer on hold or transfer them. Meet Our Contributor — Lisa Rehurek Lisa is the CEO and Founder of The RFP Success Company. Her insights and strategic steps have transformed the RFP landscape, driving unparalleled success for countless clients. Learn more and support her work here.
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