I love working from home. I have for almost ten years now. I like to say I have a bunny slipper job. In fact that's even the url to one of my websites. If you have decided to look for a job from home (or maybe you are already at home and want to generate income), there are a few options. If you want a real "job" where you work for someone else as an employee and get paid, you have to see what skills you have that match the type of jobs offered for telecommute positions.
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 23, 2010
It takes a lot of discipline to work from home. Make sure you can handle the isolation, even if you do get to talk on the phone. Be honest with yourself and your new employer - if you take a regular job about the hours you will be available. If you need to put in 8 hous a day ask if it is ok if it takes you 10-12 hours so that you can have breaks to tend to young children if need be. It can take a while to get used to a new shcedule but you and your children will be in the routine after a couple of short months if you stick to a schedule. You my want to track what hours you truly have available in your schedule before you decide to take a job from home. You may find that you can only do part-time or that you need more flexibility such as a contractor freelance position. Don't give up. there are many otions to choose from.
Continue reading...Sunday, March 14, 2010
I have worked from home since October of 2000. After my son was born in June of that year it was so difficult for me to say goodbye and go off to work. I had terrible separation anxiety and prayed that I could find a job from home. Nowadays telecommnitng is even more prevalent, and becomming more mainstream everyday. Businesses such as Verizon, American Airline, American Express and so many others all hire people to work from home.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
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