Humble professions for women but with solid income

L’Orient Le Jour published a report today about a number of professions common amongst women but which, despite their humble nature, seem to provide a regular and solid income.  The article uses three examples the first of which is that of an old woman who specializes in cooking.  She caters for many clients and earns circa USD 800 a month.  She has no social security and no coverage of any sorts, however, she maintains that her income allows her to cover all her basic needs whilst cooking for her is an intuitive pleasure.  The report also shows the case of a free lancing migrant domestic worker whose earnings reach USD 1000 per month out of which she has to pay for rent and transport and she also sends money to her son in Sri Lanka.  She is unable to make any savings but wishes to continue to be able to secure her livelihood in this way as long as her health allows her to.  Another testimonial comes from a beautician who was formerly trained as a child care worker.  She left her first profession which was poorly paid, then she worked as a beautician in a beauty parlor, but working hours were long and earnings modest.  At the moment, she works on her own and visits her clients at home.  She earns some USD 3,000 a month.  However, and although she still has to pay for the products she uses as well as for transportation costs and cannot benefit from social security coverage or access a bank loan, she is still happy to be able to work on her own and cover her bills.
Source: L’Orient Le Jour 7 August 2013