Whether it's a voluntary choice or not, part-time work always leads to a reduction in salary, and therefore available income. In times of crisis and rising living costs, this situation can quickly become precarious, prompting those affected to look for a comprehensive solution and to find a second job.
PART-TIME WORK: HOW TO EARN EXTRA INCOME?
Taking advantage of possible government support, looking for an additional income, considering a career change, knowing your rights while keeping your main job: the answer can be found based on each person's situation!
There are several reasons why an employee may work part-time. It's often linked to their need to adjust their schedule to dedicate time to their personal situation (raising their child or children, maintaining or renovating their home, managing a separation or a move, caring for elderly parents, etc.). For some, it may also be about adapting their weekly organization to their personal passions (classes, hobbies, creative activities, volunteering, supporting associations, etc.).
Part-time work is also a transitional solution when returning to work (after parental leave, for example) or in the face of health issues (therapeutic part-time, long-term sick leave, etc.).
Sometimes this professional situation is also the result of labor market pressures! Even if the worker wasn't initially looking for a part-time job, they simply couldn't find a permanent contract that matched their skills, with the number of hours per week and the salary they wanted. This scenario is common when returning to work or resuming employment.
It's often complicated to sign an advantageous employment contract after a period of unemployment, a career change, or after having a child, etc. So, in all these situations, how can you get a bonus, an allowance, or compensation to top up an obviously insufficient income? How do Pôle Emploi or the CAF calculate each person's entitlements, and what amount of extra support can you expect?
And how can you supplement your salary when you can't (re)find the job of your dreams, can't get enough support of all kinds, or aren't eligible for unemployment benefits from Pôle Emploi? Elora gives you the answers to many of these questions.
This article aims to help you understand who can benefit from a targeted boost, tailored to each situation, or even find an additional activity that matches your skill set.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT: WHAT BONUSES AND COMPENSATION?
You should know that your job, depending on your personal situation and the salary you receive, has a significant impact on the type, amount, and duration of the benefits you are entitled to.
In the case of a therapeutic part-time job, for example, or after the birth of a child, social security (CAF, health insurance, etc.) is the organization responsible for compensating your loss of income, at least partially. It's a right! Please note that the health insurance fund calculates the amount of your daily compensation based on your last 3 payslips.
Another scenario aimed at people who are working but have a low income: under certain conditions, the CAF (Family Allowance Fund) may authorize the payment of an Activity bonus for workerss receiving a salary that is too low for their personal and/or family situation. They may be eligible for the Activity Bonus, subject to income conditions, if they have a professional activity (salaried or self-employed) or if they are compensated for partial or technical unemployment, and their resources are modest.
PART-TIME WORK: IS IT POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS?
Working part-time does not prevent you from being entitled to unemployment benefits from Pôle emploi An employee with a French employment contract (CDI or CDD) is entitled to partial unemployment, whether full-time or part-time.
Furthermore, in the case of partial activity, employees who have suffered a loss of income due to reduced working hours are compensated by the employer. In return, they receive a partial activity benefit co-financed by the State and Unédic.
And have you heard about the return-to-work assistance benefit (ARE)? It's a replacement income paid by Pôle emploi, under certain conditions, to someone who was previously employed, registered as a job seeker, and involuntarily out of work. Pôle Emploi will, under conditions, be able to pay them a financial aid (ARE) for a given period of time, as a supplement to their income.
This return-to-work benefit (ARE) can be paid to you even if you work part-time. But in this case, you must be in one of these three situations:
- Occasional or reduced salaried activity
- Occasional or reduced non-salaried activity
- Micro-entrepreneur or self-employed status.
The return-to-work assistance (ARE), what is it? It's a little-known answer to involuntary job loss, whether you're a civil servant or work in the private sector. Private sector employees, to be eligible for this benefit, must find themselves in one of the following situations:
- Unemployment resulting from dismissal (personal or economic reasons)
- or a mutually agreed termination (in the case of a permanent contract)
- Non-renewal of a fixed-term contract (CDD)
- Job loss caused by a resignation considered legitimate (for example, to follow your partner and children)
Good to know! The return-to-work allowance (ARE) also applies to the end of a secure voluntary mobility, except in cases where the company reintegrates you (or if the employee refuses the company’s offer to reintegrate).
DIRECT SALES: AN ACTIVITY THAT’S EASY TO BALANCE WITH A PART-TIME JOB
To earn significant extra income over the long term, it’s best to get informed ahead of time and proactively consider a side activity, rather than waiting until you’re forced to act when your unemployment benefits from Pôle Emploi run out!
Skip the anecdotal and low-paying side jobs, from tutoring to babysitting, or delivering newspapers at home! These types of services, which generate little income, are really only of interest to students outside of class hours, or to retirees looking for a very part-time activity that doesn’t require specialized skills.
On the contrary, by working as a self-employed direct sales consultant (VDI), you can quickly:
- If you are fully or partially unemployed, you can earn extra income that exceeds the amount of unemployment benefits you might have received.
- Thanks to this extra income from your sales activity, you can reach a more attractive total income. All you have to do is declare your additional earnings to URSSAF. Simulations and any formalities are done online, simply and accessibly.
- If you work part-time, it’s the same situation!
The direct sales sector is especially well-suited for a side activity that generates extra income, in addition to a part-time job. You will have independent status. This status is that of a micro-enterprise, also known as micro-entrepreneur or auto-entrepreneur (the name under which it was created in France in 2009).
You have the right to manage your working hours and schedule, to choose the company you want to collaborate with, and of course, to work from home if the activity allows it. This autonomy in organization and the flexibility it brings are real advantages.
With this new job, you can now earn a significant additional income without compromising your current job or turning your family life upside down: your home, your relationship, your child’s or children’s routine... If you need to take a week off, there’s no need to fill out a leave request in triplicate, because (in this new role) you’re no longer an employee but an independent professional.
Before starting your business, it's essential to check your rights, so make sure to review the terms of your employment contract. If you've signed an exclusivity or non-compete clause with your employer, you'll need to choose a different field for your additional professional activity! If this field still remains close to your employer's, even without causing harm to their business, it's best to inform them in advance to avoid any future disputes.
INCREASE YOUR EARNINGS OVER TIME WITH ELORA
Joining the Elora sales consultant team, within the dynamic and promising home fashion sales sector, means choosing a company that truly meets your needs—whether it's for extra income or for developing your skills!
The selection of Fashion Consultants is based on their personality, empathy, energy, and professional commitment. Even if you're self-taught, you'll have every chance, especially since a training program is planned, stress-free and mostly from home.
Caring and aware of the commitment that starting a new activity can represent, the company makes sure to support each of its personal stylists over time by providing various sales aids. From the very beginning, Elora grants them, as a loan and free of charge, a starter kit that allows them to organize their first home sales sessions. This is a significant advantage, as new recruits don't have to self-finance or take the risk of investing a large amount.
Elora also helps them increase their earnings in an inspiring way, by offering sales challenges that reward them with trips, bonuses, gifts, and more.
What's more, the Elora brand is prestigious and rewarding, as shown by numerous articles published online (France.tv, Canal+), as well as in renowned fashion newspapers and magazines, such as Voici, Gala, or Marie-France.
Want to join the Elora network of Fashion Consultants, to have an activity alongside your part-time job?
Apply now! Feel free to contact us for more information about our careers.
