For those who haven’t found “IT” yet
Happy Monday, all! (Well…as happy as any Monday can be, right?) I’ve been thinking about what to write my post on today, and what is really sticking out the most is talking to the people I’ve heard from lately who are hoping and working hard towards finding their perfect work from home job. If I recall correctly, the people I heard from are both presently working out of the home, but in order to meet their family needs better, they are on the search for a legitimate work from home job that pays decent and allows more time with the kids. Moms and dads who want to do this - DON’T give up hope. You will find everything that you are looking for if you continue to pursue it - have faith in that.
To find out more about what our seekers are looking for, tell me about what kind of jobs you are hoping to find that will allow you to work from home. I will then try my best to get more information for you on the specific area, and provide you with some of the resources you need to succeed.
To make sure you are on the right path to success, first make sure you have the following:
Discipline: Working from home means no boss peering over your shoulder and no time clock. There are ample distractions, which include the tv, house phone, and even the laundry. Working on the Internet is another potential distraction - there are lots out there who may be unable to resist the urge to surf all day instead of working. Just be sure that discipline is one of your strong suits.
Patience: Working from home, you likely will not become rich overnight, despite the many claims you will hear. If you become your own boss, paychecks will not be received in the manner you are used to receiving them at your current out of the home job. Having patience will pay off though - if you are working hard and making progress, the money will come as easily as it did working out of the home.
Support: Make sure that your family (spouse, children) will give you the support necessary for you to succeed in working from home. Have them understand that working from home will not mean you are available all day long. Working from home also means working alone. In this case, it’s a good idea to seek out your own support system that will replace the one you are used to from your out of the home job. Check out organizations such as the National Association of the Self Employed.
In summary, don’t give up your search. It may take a while to find what you need, but I promise you, it’s out there if you’re ready and willing to accept everything that comes along with working from home…Good Luck, and keep me posted!
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I am a 62 year old grandmother, and finally found work as an Americorps volunteer. Not the best solution to unemployment, but I’m excited. Read my post at peoplepowergranny.blogspot.com.
Okay, so you want to know the types of work your readers are looking for. Well, this reader has nearly 8 years of experience working in medical billing, 7 for a billing service that serves several pediatric practices & 8 months working for a large pediactric practice in the area. I actually enjoy working at the practice, but I would like to work part-time as well. Experience tells me that most of this work can be done efficiantly online with the right software. But when I actually look for billing jobs online, all I find is people trying to sell me software. Any suggestions about finding real work-at-home jobs in this field?
Mel - I will do my best to research these type of work at home job opportunities for you that are legit. Stay tuned!
And PeoplePowerGranny, congrats on your volunteer position!
I’m a stay-at-home mom. I am hoping to find an online clerical kind of job. I have lots of experience with computers such as typing 35-40 words per minute with 97% accuracy or higher, I research almost every item I buy that costs $35 or higher. I’m very familiar with doing searches on the web, price comparison, etc. . I am also able to use Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel, though I may need some time on Excel to become familiar with it again. I’m hoping to earn enough money to pay all my bills and to finally have health coverage again. Right now my husband and I can’t afford it.
Hi Jen, thank you for your post! I wish you lots of success with your job search for the online clerical position! Keep us posted on how your search goes!
As for the health insurance issue, I know it is very expensive. You’ve actually inspired me to write a post on health insurance for those who do not receive it from an employer. Better known as self-employed or private health insurance, the plans can get quite expensive for the hardworking American!