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Twice new parents: How Kai and Jessica live their dreams!
Find out how the Manke couple from Uckermark combine family and part-time work to make dreams come true and alleviate financial pressure.
Twice new parents: How Kai and Jessica live their dreams!
The history of the Manke family has received particular attention in Cologne. Jessica (37) and her partner Kai took the step into self-employment in order to offer their two children, Leni (8) and Robin (4), better prospects. The initiative came from the children who wanted T-shirts with funny prints. Kai, who works full-time as a truck and crane driver, has found a creative answer to this wish with his part-time job “LR Manke”. This company, whose name is derived from children's initials, has quickly made a name for itself offering personalized gifts, including baby bodysuits and custom sayings for vehicles. Nordkurier reports that Kai has purchased printing and foiling machines for this purpose, which help him to realize printing orders from friends and acquaintances.
The establishment of the same was duly registered with the trade office. By registering, the couple not only secures the legality of the company, but can also benefit from the wide range of self-employment opportunities. According to one Article on n-tv The number of part-time business start-ups increased by 5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. A total of 382,000 people took the step into self-employment - a trend that is encouraging more and more families to pursue self-realization and earn additional income.
Focus on secondary activities
For many people, self-employment as a part-time job is a welcome opportunity to enjoy professional freedom and improve their financial situation. For Kai and Jessica, this means that they are safely integrated into statutory health insurance in their main jobs - he as a driver and she as a nursing assistant - while they generate additional income through their sideline work. But that's not all: Kai also plans to support volunteer projects, which shows his commitment to the community.
The legal framework is crucial. Secondary activities must be registered with the trade office and the tax office must also be informed. The BMAS highlights that self-employed people, regardless of their field of activity, must also be subject to social security obligations, unless they work in a specific profession that is exempt from this. Furthermore, those starting a part-time business can also consider the small business regulation, which makes their tax obligations considerably easier.
Another advantage of being self-employed is the opportunity to create a creative and individually designed offer. Personal gifts are very popular. And even though “LR Manke” doesn’t have much advertising for the time being, the company is already proving to be a popular place to go for personalized items. Kai and Jessica are optimistic that the investments in technology will soon pay off.
The couple not only uses their part-time job to improve their finances, but also wants to be a role model for their children and convey joy in life. In their everyday lives, they invest a lot of time in their family and even plan a vacation together in the next vacation. It is said that people don't just care about money - it's often the shared experiences and improved quality of life that count. Maybe the Manke family has found the right path here.