Finding yourself unemployed at 20 weeks pregnant is a nightmare no parent wants - but a savvy mum used the unfortunate turn of events to change her life for the better.
Stability is something all expectant parents want and need while waiting for the arrival of a new addition to the family. It's vital finances are as steady as possible with the expense that comes with a baby and couples or single parents need to consider their monthly budgets and make adjustments where necessary to compensate for the new situation.
Any kind of sudden change during this time can be difficult to navigate and cause stress that is definitely not needed or healthy for mum and baby. Losing your job while pregnant has to be one of the worst things that could happen and would likely come as a huge shock at such an important time of life.
It looks amazing (Emma Vaughan)One woman found herself in the unenviable position of finding herself unemployed while 20 weeks pregnant. Already a mum-of-one, Emma Vaughan was preparing for the exciting arrival of her baby when her work place shut down, leaving her with nowhere to run her business from.
The Leeds-based brow artist and beauty therapist initially decided she'd have to rent a studio so she could continue earning, but quotes for spaces were coming in at a whopping £30,000-a-year. Knowing this wouldn't be viable because she would need time off after the birth and may not be able to make enough money to cover the cost, it seemed she was out of options.
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Emma at work in the studio (Emma Vaughan)
Inside the cosy garden studio (Emma Vaughan)However, instead of admitting defeat, Emma decided to get creative and make use of what she had by building her own studio in her back garden. Not only did this save money on rent but it enabled her to have more flexibility when she needed it and build her client base from home.
According to the Bristol Post she told garden building specialists, : "Unfortunately, my place of work closed when I was 20 weeks pregnant. I was unable to find another job and didn’t want to commit to renting a studio when I knew I would need time off with a new baby.
"That's when the idea of a garden building hit me. It offered the perfect solution – a designated workspace within my own home, allowing me to create a schedule that revolved around my growing family."
The therapy chair in the cabin (Emma Vaughan)
Inside the building which saved a fortune (Emma Vaughan)Emma opted for a log cabin style constructed with timber. The initial cost of the building was £3,300 and she spent an additional £1,800 on decoration and furnishings - a huge saving on the £30,000 rent she would have spent.
Now Emma is able to choose when she works and be there for her family when she needs to be: "I have a better work-life balance and my commute is just a 10-second walk to my log cabin," she added.
Working from home has also meant she can make connections and build a network with nearby residents, therefore growing her client base: "More locals are choosing to come to me because of the convenience and personal attention I give," she said.
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