Are there any genuine work from home opportunities?
@chromecowgirl37 (283)
United States
January 23, 2007 12:22pm CST
I am currently a stay at home mom, but I am looking for a job. I do not want to work fulltime because that is time you just can't get that time back. Also, it is just not cost effective anymore. Two-thirds of your income (usually more) goes directly into childcare, sure it's tax deductible, but what you actually bring home will hardly pay for groceries. It is as if you didn't work at all. I have always contributed financially, and I feel as I have lost a great sense of self by not doing so. I see ads all the time for work from home opportunities/businesses, the problem is they want you to pay $200 for the start up package, or pay a monthly fee, and there is no guarantee. I wish there was something that paid hourly where I could log in online, do whatever it is I am employed to do, and log out. I mean I would even be satisfied with telemarketing (which I HATE doing), if it meant I could be home with my son.
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@Bee1955 (3882)
• United States
16 Feb 07
This growing trend throughout the country is focused on agents handling incoming customer service inquiries from their homes while connected to a network via computer and landline (no cell or cordless) phone (which you must provide).
There are two distinct business models in this industry: independent contractor or employee. Prior sales or customer service experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Bilingual skills are also an asset.
Two companies, Alpine Access (www.alpineaccess.com) and Working Solutions(www.workingsolutions.com) hires virtual (online) agents as employees.
Other companies, including Willow CSN (www.willowcsn.com), LiveOps (www.liveops.com), VIPdesk (www.vipdesk.com),and the West Company (www.workathomeagents.com) among others, require agents to incorporate, and they're hired as independent contractors.
Hourly wages range from $8 an hour to $15 an hour, which is determined based on experience, skill level, and the specific needs of the client you're serving. Ask in advance how the company pays its agents. Some pay hourly from when you clock in until you clock out. For others, the meter runs only while you're on an actual call; you're not paid for downtime between calls.
Good luck - I work for Alpine Access.
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@chromecowgirl37 (283)
• United States
16 Feb 07
Thank you, but I finally found a telecommuting job that I think is going to work out nicely.
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@chromecowgirl37 (283)
• United States
16 Feb 07
I found a telecommute job from Craigslist for a local company.
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@jennaveed (62)
• Canada
16 Feb 07
Hi Chromcowgirl
COuld you please advise if its a work at home opportunity, and if so would you be able to share what you will be doing so some of that are looking for the same things as you are could try it out
Thanks
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@blastrail (345)
• India
23 Jan 07
From my experience I tell you that you can not make enough money on the internet or elsewhere without cheating or doing hard work.
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@chromecowgirl37 (283)
• United States
23 Jan 07
I'm not talking about not working hard, I am talking about working from home. There is a difference. I am certainly not looking for an easy way out. I am just looking for a way to be a mother and a financial contributor without spending most of my money on childcare.
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@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
23 Jan 07
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@MommysWorkatHome (64)
• United States
24 Jan 07
My suggestion would be to try searching www.WorkatHomeCareers.com, They have all kinds of jobs listed there, I have found a couple small jobs there and if you have any experience you are more likely to find a Job.
Wahm.com is also a good one to find job leads.
Good luck and if you ever decide for a home business try http://ShowMe.TopRatebiz.com
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