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AbbyGreenhill @AbbyGreenhill (45490) • United States 25 Oct 15

My first venture into being an Independent Contractor was as a Mystery Shopper. I fell into it quite by accident. Once I got started I loved it. We didn't have a lot of extra money back then, before my husband was eligible for...

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Mayday! Mayday!

romanticist @romanticist (20) 22 Jul 12

Guys, I need some help. I am currently working as an independent contractor (work at home) and this month, work is flowing slow and I am making a pittance. Can you help me by give me some legit websites that pay decently? I would...

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Making Money On Odesk.com!

boatrizzle @boatrizzle (25) • United States 21 Apr 12

Im excited! I have been a member of Odesk.com since 2010. Well about a month ago I started completing my profile and applying for jobs. After the first week I had no reply's so I completed a couple of the test and continued...

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Craigs List. I've heard a lot about it and finally checked it out!

mentalward @mentalward (14690) • United States 8 Sep 08

I'm hearing it everywhere... use Craigslist; go to Craigslist; you should try Craigslist. Well, I finally got curious enough to take a peek, and I just applied for a freelance job! I don't know if I'll get it or not,...

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For those of you who work from home...

trish32 @trish32 (1471) • United States 12 Jul 08

what kind of work do you do? Do you work as an employee for a company, work as an independent contractor for a company or do you own your own business? How long have you been working from home? Do you enjoy it, or do you wish you...

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If you work from home...

trish32 @trish32 (1471) • United States 3 Jul 08

what kind of work do you do and do you work as an independent contractor or as an employee for a company? I work from home as an independent contractor for two different companies. One company I process data for insurance...

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Mystery Shopping

AxranraRose82 @AxranraRose82 (1120) • United States 1 Nov 07

I have been a member of many shop companies for a while now. I found one and from there I found dozens of companies that I applied for- some that never have available shops anywhere near me and some that offer a few every few...

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Do you mystery shop?

momincharge @momincharge (94) • United States 26 Sep 07

I've done mystery shopping and store audits on and off for about fifteen years. Sometimes I love it and sometimes I hate it. I love being able to give management a true picture of how customers view their stores. I like getting...

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Lack of respect

laurabeth @laurabeth (145) • United States 21 Mar 07

I am a work at home mom. I am an independent contractor, not an employee of a company. I feel like I get no respect from family and friends for what I do because I do it at home. I have 2 children, one in school one not. I...

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Working from home or online IS a REAL job

thinkingoutloud @thinkingoutloud (6127) • Canada 4 Feb 07

It seems, these days, that everyone is trying to find ways to make money from home, most often via the internet. This is certainly a viable way to earn a living. However, in the past few weeks, I've been the recipient of...

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Consultant and social security taxes ?????

apky12 @apky12 (769) • United States 3 Feb 07

Am I considered self employed if I'm a consultant and not having a specifice person pay me consistently throughout the year? 15.3% for social security and medicare is HIGH! Just wondering. thanks!

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What's the difference between being an entrepeneur and an independent contractor

chromecowgirl37 @chromecowgirl37 (283) • United States 23 Jan 07

I have been doing independent contract work such as mystery shopping and merchandising, but suppose I wanted to offer my services as a private dance instructor, or I wanted to pay my friend to watch my son so she could make money...

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