After putting the kids to bed, one more job: I'll show you my realistic schedule for balancing tutoring and parenting
Full-time work, raising two children, and a side hustle
My main job is in the medical field. I work until around 5:00 PM every day.
After getting home, I pick up my two children (ages 5 and 2), and it's a whirlwind of dinner, baths, and bedtime routines...
Only after that is finished do I start my other job.
Yes, that's when I work as an online tutor.
Now, I earn around 80,000 yen per month from this side hustle alone.
That said, I don't have any special talent, nor do I have a lot of free time.
In this article, I will introduce my realistic daily schedule.
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Weekday Timetable (Example)
Time Slot Content
6:00–8:00 Morning prep, nursery school drop-off, commute
8:30–17:00 Main job (medical field) work
17:30–18:30 Nursery school pick-up, dinner prep/eating
18:30–22:30 Online tutoring (2–3 sessions), with kids' baths and bedtime routines in between
22:30– Lesson records, prep for the next day, etc.
The key is making the four hours from 6:30 PM my "golden time for side work."
During this time, family matters have settled down, and it's easy to match with students' needs.
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How I spend weekends: Daring to "not overbook"
My rule for weekends is "don't pack too much in."
Since I want to ensure time to spend with my children, I often only schedule one lesson in the morning.
The afternoon is for outings or household chores.
Sometimes I have lessons at night just like on weekdays, but I try to keep a pace that isn't overwhelming.
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How do I balance parenting and a side hustle?
✔ Tip 1: Prioritize the family rhythm
The side hustle is something I fit "around my life," not the other way around.
If the kids get sick or my wife is away on a night shift, I sometimes take the day off from teaching.
That's why I use a flexible reservation system rather than fixed days of the week.
As long as you communicate that style to the parents, it won't cause any trouble.
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✔ Tip 2: Secure lesson times by "locking them in"
The idea of doing side work in my "spare time" didn't work out.
By blocking out time in advance for "this is lesson time,"
it actually makes my housework and childcare time more structured and efficient.
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✔ Tip 3: Make lesson prep and record-keeping a routine
If you spend time on lesson prep every single time, you won't be able to keep it up.
So, I minimize prep time by reusing materials and using templates for each student.
I also organize my records using online forms.
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Balancing with family is important to "set up from the start"
In my family, I discussed the division of roles with my wife before I started my side hustle in earnest.
If you don't have a relationship where you can cooperate with each other, something will eventually break.
Not thinking "I'm the only one who needs to work hard" and setting up the environment first was the best way to stabilize things.
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▶ Continued: How did I monetize up to 80,000 yen per month?
Regarding online tutoring as a side hustle,
• The services I actually use
• How to write a profile
• Tips for building trust in communication
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🔗 The complete record of how I earned 80,000 yen per month as an online tutor side hustle (Paid article)
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