Sometimes I wonder whether “work at home mom” is a misnomer for who I am and what I do regarding income production. The conversation about the fact that all moms work whether producing income or not is fodder for a separate post. I’m talking about the activity I do at home that generates income.
Work at home mom sounds almost like a mom who has a “regular” job that she does at home…like the subcontracting legal research I used to do, or virtual administrative work. Stuff that is done to someone else’s specifications (the boss).
The term work at home mom does cover those resourceful women, and it’s also used to include moms who, like me, have started home-based businesses of their own. It’s used as a one-size-fits-all description, yet there are definitely differences between the sub-categories. And though home-based business owner seems a more apt title for what I do, it doesn’t acknowledge the intricate role of motherhood that is intertwined in every minute of every day.
I’ve seen used the term mom-owned business to cover my category and I do like it, but it could also be used for my friend (mother of two) who is founder and CEO of her own small manufacturing firm (NOT at home).
What to call myself?! Is the label “home-based business owner mom” too cumbersome? It gives credence to the primary role of motherhood, identifies the home-based nature of my activity and acknowledges that I am the business owner.
I’ll try it on for size and see how I like it. And stay on the lookout for other ideas!…Anyone?
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