Jobs with Benefits (non-cash) x-posted in Single Parenting

[akichan]

I'm wondering what you frugalistas think . . .

I'll probably re-enter the workforce in a few months and want a job that I can work only when my children are sleeping or at stbx's house (3 days/week) and may have some non-cash benefits. Before marriage I worked mainly clerical, administrative jobs and don't have a ton of office skills, but can get by, and in restaurants.

I'm thinking of working at the local commissary because then I can shop there (LOVE the prices there), and if I work as a night stocker I can still make a case for homeschooling my children during the daytime (oldest will start K in 2011). I also hope I can get some other benefits, preferably in the form of expired/damaged groceries? Does anyone know if they allow employees to take home such products?

I liked working in the restaurants because of the free meals or discounted meals and think that would help, too. I'm not as concerned about take-home wages as I am about the other little perks that could add up and keep me from spending money elsewhere . . . . anyone have ideas/suggestions? I'm not too creative in this department/don't have many ideas for alternative work or work schedules that may work with spending as much time at home as possible.

[Pumpkin_Pie]

Is there any way you could take a couple of kids into your home to do childcare? I did that when DS was small until he was nearly two, and it was great. I now work for a childcare center (YMCA) and get a free gym membership, and crazy discounts on any program that I want to put him in.

I also work for my church in the nursery and can bring DS with me when I work, which is great.

Not sure if either of these would work for you, but good luck! You sound like you are going to be busy! (this from a single mama of only one who can barely keep up with him )

[Maluhia]

Are you sure once your STBX is not in the military that you will be able to shop at the commissary? I don't think employment there = shopping privdleges or at least it did not when I was in HS and not a dependent at worked there.

What is your degree going to be in? Is anyone in your Ward hiring?

What about working at the CDC on base down the hill? Tutor at the HS?