We, women, have fought long and hard for the equality we so wanted. And it cannot be denied that we have gone a long way from where we were decades ago. Nowadays, we can pursue a career without being labeled a neglectful mother, or a deviant. We are taken for what we are worth, and are offered job posts, which were only exclusive for men in the past.
This is certainly a big change, and something that is very helpful for the family. Given the fact that most families now need more than one source of income, it is very timely that women can be employed just as well as our male counterparts. The best part is that we have unlimited choices.
We can opt to work, and we can stay at home and be a full-time mother, too. Of course, being a full-time mom is the best job in the world, and it is also the most fulfilling. It will not be as financially attractive, as, say, a career in marketing or in accounting, but it has its rewards more priceless and valuable.
A stay-at-home mom does as much in contributing to the family’s growth, because she gives the much needed support to her working husband, and she monitors her child’s growth more. Some maintain a balance between working and staying at home by getting part time jobs. This helps augment the family’s income, while still enabling them to be at home when they are needed.
For us, with our unlimited choices, prioritization is the key. Thankfully, we are empowered to prioritize for ourselves.
Apprenticeships or internships are a few of the new strategies you can explore. This is a turn to something quite different from your major field – taking up jobs that do not pay as high as what you had in mind, just to make sure you have income coming in. You may also adopt the approach of rendering services for free. 
But, when it comes to the last item, I am having doubts on whether we should do this together. I have no doubt she will be as committed as I am to the business, and I know she is the most responsible person I can partner with, and of course I trust her completely, but I know that we could be putting our friendship at risk if we mix business with friendship. 