Can anyone suggest a work-at-home job that Christians can do?

[naomanos]

My wife and I have been talking and it seems she may not be able to go back to work because her multiple sclerosis is really taking a toll on her. What that also means is that I am going to be required to stay home as well because she will need help with herself and our new daughter.

We're on a fixed income right now which is her disability and with three people in the home, that will not be enough long term. It also means that I cannot invest anything because I don't have money to invest. I also need something that can be started pretty quickly and doesn't have a long training time. A couple weeks at most would be best.

I cannot do phone work because I cannot be sure that our apartment will always be quiet, especially with a baby and a dog that both randomly make loud noises...lol. They also tend to have equipment requirements beyond a computer and we don't have a landline phone, headset, phone that takes a headset and I use my computer wirelessly (it is a desktop.) I am also not great at creative writing, so freelance writing would be out.

The skills that I have come from being an emergency medical technician or a warehouse worker. So not much to be sure. I can repair computers as far as hardware goes, but there is too much competition in this area ( I know because I tried before). I have looked at things that can be built, but it costs money to start something like that. I have even tried to do a pet walking/sitting business, but it went no where.

So I really do not have alot of skills to say the least. No sales skills, or affiliate marketing skills either.

It really needs to be a in-the-home kind of job, so no cutting grass or cleaning houses. I would also like to be able to include my wife so that she feels as though she is contributing in some way
needs to provide income.
Thank you Stimpy!

I am trying to do the right thing and at least still work in some way.
Johnno, I have looked into that before. What I have found is that unless you yourself have lots of items to sell, you need to go to a dropshipper and they cost money, not necessarily for them, but most won't deal with you until you have a business license.
Iamnoone,

My wife already does have SSDI, medicaid, medicare and we get foodstamps. We have recently moved into an apartment that only costs us $347, so we're ok there as well.

We would both prefer that it is me that does the in-home care rather then an agency. This is why I asked about in-home jobs. This way I can always be home. I also have a job coach and voc rehab, but they don't look into at-home jobs. They will not send me back to school because they spent money on two surgeries for me already and they have said no more money is allotted to me for training.

Plus, the at-home job is something that needs to start relatively quick. So going to learn a new skill that would be months away is too long.

Thank you for your response.

[Scott Evil]

a stay at home parent.

[Stimpy]

I hope my fellow non-believers won't attack you too much here. Sorry about your wife.

[johnno]

She could source a range of products & sell them on eBay.

[iamnoone]

First off, my sympathies to your wife. As one who suffers with the sister disease rheumatoid arthritis, I can fully appreciate everything this woman endures. Might I suggest you include her in daily chores and employment endeavors only to the extent she feels capable. There are bound to be many days when simply getting out of bed and dressing in something other than pajamas is an accomplishment in and of itself. To expect any more is unfair, in-light of her illness.

The above paragraph is not intended to be an attack, although it may very well come off as one. My family faces the same difficulties (single, disabled mom with two boys. One in college, one a senior in highschool) and we are living on the same amount as you. Yes, this is hard, but necessary... Your wife surely feels guilt, so please assure her that simply by a wife and mother, she is contributing greatly. Anything else is icing on the cake.

Now, what you need to be doing is scouting the social agencies in your community for assistance. Apply for foodstamps and medicaid at the local public assistance office.

Stop by the office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to see if you qualify for Section 8 Housing. You may even qualify for an apartment in a low-income unit. This would require relocating, but it will save a lot of money overall.

Stop worrying about investing and concentrate on paying the bills at the moment. You can always invest at a later date. Besides, if your wife is on SSI, you are allowed only $2000 in assets. Once you reach that point, the entitlement diminishes. The rates differ for SSDI, so check into this.

Stop by Community Action for help with groceries and a list of food banks in your area. Also, check with your Community Action Agency so far as job training is concerned. They will have all the answers concerning grants and loans. They may even pay for you to attend evening classes at a local Vocational-Technical school, so that you can learn a trade. The new trade can be done from home or away, because Community Action will also send you to another agency (in my area, it's Community Resources for Independence) which will help with babysitting, home companions, and housecleaning.

If you run into hurdles here, then check with your local Area Agency on Aging. Depending on your wife's age, she may be eligible for assistance through their office.

Your local transportation program will take your wife to the necessary doctor and physical therapy appointments.

Your wife may also be eligible for in-home assistance through the VNA. Check into this.

Never stop trying, keeping always in mind that the walls ate there to keep the other person out.


I have utilized all of the above resources, and know what I'm talking about. Good luck to you, and best wishes to your wife.