Another Work-at-Home Option

You've seen the ads claiming "work at home and earn big $$$!" All you need to do is lick 6000 envelopes per hour or join the latest pyramid scheme.

If you want/need to work from home and don't need to bring in huge money, you may want to look into becoming a call center agent.

Yes, those jobs aren't all going to India! And surprisingly (at least to me), the demand for these jobs far exceeds their supply.

As this article from CareerJournal points out, it can be a perfect solution for people who want an extremely flexible schedule, can't get themselves to work in another building or who care for an elderly or sick relative.

On the downside, there are no health benefits, you need to supply your own computer and Internet access, "Big Brother" is listening, and - well, you're a call center representative. Repetition and stressful customer encounters are inevitable.

If call center work isn't for you, be on the lookout for organizations who are outsourcing auditors, insurance salespeople and underwriters, and other types of functions to people who work at home.

This will be an interesting trend to watch, given the demand for opportunities to work from home, expanded broadband access to the web, and improved call routing systems.

Sounds better than licking envelopes!

Heather Mundell
Dream Big Coaching Services
www.dreambigcoaching.com
heather@dreambigcoaching.com

Comments

[dee]

You can try freelance writing, bookkeeping, software, transcription or customer service work at home jobs. These companies do not require any fee and pay well . List of companies(with websites) offering genuine work at home jobs is available at http://www.pcworkathome.net . Many of these companies have been in business for several years

[Ian Bakewell the work from home tipster]

I have come accross a few online directories but have yet to find a really good resorce for canadians.

If anyone knows of a canadian directory for these work from home oppourtunities, I would appreciate being informed.

Thanks.

Ian Bakewell
www.workfromhometipster.com

[James]

Yes, the way my city is grinding to a halt trafficwise, working at home is ever more attractive.

[outlandish]

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