If you’re a mom seeking a new career amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, you aren’t alone. Women shouldered a disproportionate share of the job-loss burden, which impacted many careers. Since the market contains a glut of preschool teachers and health care aides, why not look into some more unconventional jobs for moms as you start your search?
1. Forest Ranger
The natural world needs safeguarding from foolish human actions, and who better to protect our planetary mother than other moms? If you have outdoor resource management experience, you could land this job with no more than an associate’s degree, although the forest service does prefer a bachelor’s.
Many rangers live in RVs in the parks where they work. Therefore, this job is ideal for moms wanting to raise free-range kids without worrying about them darting into traffic.
2. Deep-Sea Fisher
If you can’t get enough documentaries about the harrowing lives of deep-sea fishers, maybe you want to try your hand. You don’t have to brave icy and tempestuous Alaskan waters. A 24-month internship and sufficient hours can get you lobster fishing off the rugged Maine coast.
You’ll need an understanding partner or nanny when you spend several days in a row at sea. However, you’ll also get considerable shore-leave time to spend with the family.
3. Animal Control Tech
Maybe you adore working with animals, but the idea of becoming a veterinarian doesn’t appeal to you. Have you considered the life of an animal control tech? A typical day on the job might entail rescuing a leopard trapped in a well, or a shark washed up on the beach. Your kids won’t be bored after asking
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