WAHM: What are their superpowers?

What is a WAHM anyway? WAHM is the short form for Work At Home Mom.

WAHM is another term we use for remote jobs, work from home (WFH), or work from anywhere (WFA). Working from the comfort of your home is not a new thing though. Even before the internet revolution reached its world popularity as we know it today, work at home already existed. It started in the early 1980s as part of an experiment by computer giant, IBM, which they call telecommuting. 

Fast forward to the present day, WAHM is one of the most sought-after professions (yes, it is a profession and a career), especially during these disheartening times of pandemics. Survival is their foremost priority, to provide for their family and help the other members of the community to do the same with theirs; which is why creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation have always been the constant companion of WAHMs. They are superheroes in their own right. So what are the superpowers of a WAHM?

To specify a single superpower of a WAHM is just hard because the list keeps getting longer and longer by the day. It is like, is there anything a WAHM can’t do? Seriously? Well, the answer is a big NO! Gone were the days when women are synonymous with household chores and cooking. Women are not trying to escape from these domestic duties, but society must not suppress their productivity, talent,, and intellectual capability by doing just that. They can do so much more. There is no limit to what a WAHM can achieve in life, as in nada. If you are not sure yet about the earning potential and opportunities for a WAHM, review this list to help you decide.

What career options await a WAHM? 

1. Freelance Writer-if you have a knack for writing and way with words, either you have an academic qualification or an immense passion for writing, then this career opportunity is for you.
2. Transcriptionist or transcriber-listening should be your strong point if you want to pursue a career as a transcriptionist. It involves two activities, listening to audio clips and writing what you heard as precisely as possible.
3. Online call center agent-now that social distancing is the new trend, many call centers have either stopped their operations or turned to work from home (WFH) settings. Some companies even provide training for applicants who are (completely) new to call center operations. 
4. Online Tutor-no social contact, right? Online tutorials and online teaching are on the rise simply because we can’t delay the education of our children.
5. Virtual Recruiter-the whole hiring process happens online nowadays, from sourcing and selection of candidates, interviewing until onboarding.
6. Online Influencer-do you have niche-specific credibility? An interesting passion or a unique lifestyle with numerous followers? Cool, then this is for you.
7. Web designer-if you can successfully transform your artistic ideas into a well-functioning, eye-popping web design, look no further because this job is for you.
8. Resume writer- Some people know how to do the job perfectly, but they cannot talk themselves up. If you have the expertise and a brilliant eye for what resume works for the employers (say you have an HR background), you can venture into resume writing.
9. Social media managers-with more than half of the world population using social media, many of the small to emerging businesses are leveraging on social media exposure to connect with their target audience. And since social media management is a time-consuming repetitive task, many business owners are hiring freelancers to do just that so that they can focus on business-essential matters.
10. Search Engine Evaluator-machines can’t do it all. Most search engines (like Google, Yahoo, Yandex, and Bing) pay evaluators to rate how accurate are the search results appearing on the Search Engine Results Page (SERP). This job does not require any experience.
11. Website Tester-businesses want to know how responsive their website is, so they hire individuals, give them a specific set of tasks to check if their website delivers what they expect it to do.
12. Online coach (tons of niches for coaching)-online coaching gain its ground in recent years. Some popular coach niches are career, spiritual, life, health, relationship, and leadership coaching.
13. SEO specialist-who doesn’t want to be on the top of the search engine results page? The correct answer is, NO ONE! Businesses splurge the big bucks to be on it, and SEO is how to do it.
14. Online Therapist-stressful times, huh! Online therapists provide support for mental health patients through video conferences and audio calls. This job requires a master’s degree in Psychology and a license to practice online., 
15. Proofreader and Editor-you need an eye for grammatical, structural, and spelling mistakes to excel on this. 
16. Event planner-are you well organized and systematic? Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, reunion, or corporate event, your qualities fit the event planning gig. 
17. Online Notary-This requires a certified notary public to execute notarial services for documents like a Special Power of Attorney (SPA), lessee-lessor agreement, prenuptial agreement, and more. 
18. Survey taker-not the most lucrative or glamorous job you can see online, but it still pays. They will require you to answer questions about lifestyle, products, opinion polls, and specific shopping habits.
19. Virtual bookkeeper/ accounting-you don’t need to be an accountant to be a bookkeeper these days. Short courses and tools are available online to do bookkeeping like a pro. 
20. Virtual assistant/online data entry jobs-this is not the most exciting and high-paying job, but it’s a start.
21. Marketing consultant-if you are a well-versed digital marketer who knows the ins and outs of branding, SEO, and running a systematic campaign, then marketing consultancy is for you.
22. Caption writer - They transcribe any pre-recorded videos. They require speed and accuracy for this job. Captions should coincide with the spoken words in the video.
23. Graphic Designer-are you passionate about visual storytelling? You can make a lot of money from creating logos, graphics, posters, flyers, websites, and visual content creation.
24. Affiliate Marketing-simply put, this is referral marketing. You lead the potential customer to their purchasing destination by providing a URL then you get a commission. 
25. Animator-do you have an ocean of creativity inside your head? It is a lucrative career with unlimited potential. You can create simple to complex graphics and animation for videos, movies,, and interactive computer games.
26. Online Chef/cook/baker/caterer-food is a basic necessity, but it gets boring when we prepare our food day in day out. Sometimes we need variations and styles to excite our palates. It is when an online chef/caterer/cook/baker comes in.
27. Blogger / Vlogger - are you active on major social media networks? Do you have knowledge-based information or real-life experiences you can share with people who are struggling with it? Then you’re up!
28. Handmade craft maker-did I mention that there is no limit to creativity? Yes, I think I did because it’s true. Starting from pottery, crochet, embroidery, jewelry making, and many more.
29. Photographer or videographer-almost all smartphones come with high-resolution cameras, but you still can not ignore professional photography and videography for important events like weddings, anniversaries, or coming of age parties. You can even sell your photos online.
30. Programmer-this is not for everybody. It takes a serious passion and skill for coding, but if you have them, then you can start flexing that programming finger.
31. Travel agent-making travel arrangements can be very time-consuming for busy individuals and companies if you have a passion for traveling and all the nitty-gritty details of it? If yes, you can reach out to your target clients and strike a deal to scout for the best travel itineraries on their behalf and provide sound travel advice.
32. Translator-Are you fluent in any language or two? This is your ride to being a translator or interpreter.
33. Product reviewer-it doesn’t take so much hard work and time to rate the products you use every day or even try new ones for a more accurate review.
34. Pet groomer-don’t we all love pets? We kiss, hug, and sleep with them, but grooming can be time-consuming and tedious, especially if you have a busy lifestyle, that’s why a pet groomer can always save the day.
35. Consultant (A-Z options in here)-if you have specific expertise, you can share it online via consultancy, like lawyer, accountant, human resource experts, architects, etc. 

What are the Superpowers of a WAHM?

WAHM helps empower the society and economy no doubt about it. With thousands of new profiles getting created every day on various job portals and freelancing sites, and newly established (virtual/online) businesses popping from everywhere around the world; it’s undeniable that women’s significant contribution and powerful presence both in business and the workforce is getting hard to ignore. WAHMs may not wear capes as depicted in your typical superhero stories, but they surely possess undeniable superpowers they harness from their very core. With the career options listed above (and more) that many WAHMs proudly take refuge in, it is but rightful to spell out the superpowers they possess by juggling from one role to another, all in one place, home.

• Vision
• Strategic ability
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strategy
• Clarity
• Focus
• Independence and reliability
• Discipline
• Transformational talent
• Dependability and Trustworthiness
• Social responsibility
• Core values
• Strength

Conclusion

The list can go on, just as we mentioned earlier, it keeps getting longer and longer by the day. WAHM did not happen overnight, and it’s here to stay so get used to it. Prepare for it, embrace and wear it with pride.