Looking for legitimate work from home jobs can be daunting. There are so many scams out there, and frankly, many distracting "career opportunities" that don't live up to their potential. To protect the investment of your time and energy - which are extremely valuable - consider the following:
- Know your qualifications. Make a list of the unique skills and talents you have to offer. For example, if you're looking into companies that "homesource" their customer service representatives (that is, they hire individuals who can do the job out of their homes), then having a smooth, pleasant, and clear phone voice is essential!
- Know what you are looking for. In addition, make a list of the jobs you are looking for. What interests you? What are your scheduling and income needs?
- Have realistic expectations. It can take months and years to develop the credibility with a legitimate work from home company to get to the point where you're earning the equivalent of full-time work.
- Realize that you may still need child care. Working from home while taking care of your kids is extremely demanding. You may find that you need to hire sitters for at least part of the hours you'll be working from home.
- Be honest about your capabilities. Don't sign up for a work from home job that requires you to have a faster computer than you really have, or one that demands a quiet, peaceful atmosphere in the background at all times if your kids will be present during your work hours.
- Avoid jobs that require extensive, unpaid training. In general, stay away from opportunities that would require additional schooling or unrealistic amounts of unpaid training time.
- Avoid jobs that require you to spend money in order to apply. This is a sure sign of a scam!
The following companies offer legitimate work from home opportunities. In addition, if you're looking for part-time supplemental employment, consider starting an at-home business you can operate alongside your kids, such as baby sitting, pet sitting, or doing freelance work.
LiveOps- Work from home as a customer service agent using your own computer and telephone
- New employees earn $6-$8.50 per hour
- Work as many or as few hours as you choose
- This company charges applicants a $30 background check fee once you've been accepted as an independent contractor for LiveOpps
- Agents are not assessed any fees to work for the company
- The type of work varies, from data entry to customer service work
- Earn $7.20-$30 per hour
JetBlue Reservations Crew
- Jet Blue reservation specialists actually work out of their homes
- Apply online
- Candidates must have at least two years of customer service experience
Tutor.com
- Tutor students in subjects like math, science, English, and social studies
- Set your own hours
- Get paid while you're training
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