It took me years to find legitimate work at home jobs. It took more years to weed out the good from the bad jobs. And now, as I embark on a journey of student teaching, I worry that I will not have time to work at all- not even from home. I can't imagine a day going by where I am not working on the computer, applying for a job or two, and chatting with a friend at the same time. But I will welcome this new journey just like I welcome everything else that I want or have thrown at me.
I hope to come out of this teaching experience successfully, and use my knowledge and connections to re-create the tutoring company that I was once so excited about starting.
What I suppose I will do is consider the next couple of months as research...an in depth exploration of what I can do with my education and experience.
I hope my telecommuting jobs will be here waiting for me when I come out of the student teaching journey. And looking further down the road- I truly hope that someday I will be doing the hiring for a nervous college student who is looking for a telecommuting position.
Life is full or great prospects. Exciting opportunities. Tons of surprises. I just have to be willing to let life happen- embrace it!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Online Tutoring Services
The Work At Home Helper is also an online tutor!
UPDATE (2/18/09)
In the coming weeks we will have a new website up and begin tutoring services for students of all ages, interests, and abilities. Please check out www.A1ELearn.com for more information about classes and pricing.
If you would like more information about our company, or to sign up and begin a tutoring program before the official website is up, please send an email to MH.English.Tutor@gmail.com. We will add you to our Google group and start the tutoring sign up process, which is really very simple and fun!
*****All new students can try a 10 minute trial lesson for FREE!, Yes, FREE! If you would like a FREE trial lesson, contact Melissa via Skype at Whtsndbeach1 for a meet and greet and quick lesson sample!*****
Background information:
I teach ESL and EFL, in other words English as a foreign language, online using instant messaging and webcam technology. I generally work with students from Taiwan, South Korea, and China, but of course I am happy to teach anyone from anywhere!
I have experience teaching people of all different levels, from ages 4 and up!
Services:
All payments are made via PayPal.
Please know that I have worked with some of the top online tutoring schools around the world, and only recently decided to spread my wings and tutor on my own terms. Plus I am much more affordable than those high priced tutoring companies!
I can provide references upon request, and will customize curriculum for any student, free of charge.
UPDATE (2/18/09)
In the coming weeks we will have a new website up and begin tutoring services for students of all ages, interests, and abilities. Please check out www.A1ELearn.com for more information about classes and pricing.
If you would like more information about our company, or to sign up and begin a tutoring program before the official website is up, please send an email to MH.English.Tutor@gmail.com. We will add you to our Google group and start the tutoring sign up process, which is really very simple and fun!
*****All new students can try a 10 minute trial lesson for FREE!, Yes, FREE! If you would like a FREE trial lesson, contact Melissa via Skype at Whtsndbeach1 for a meet and greet and quick lesson sample!*****
Background information:
I teach ESL and EFL, in other words English as a foreign language, online using instant messaging and webcam technology. I generally work with students from Taiwan, South Korea, and China, but of course I am happy to teach anyone from anywhere!
I have experience teaching people of all different levels, from ages 4 and up!
Services:
- Conversational English
- Functional English
- Test Preparation
- Phonics and Grammar
- Idioms and informal language
- Manners and etiquette (American)
- Singing, chants, and fun games for children and adults!
- Free topic conversation (politics, current events, topics of your interest)
- English for travelers
All payments are made via PayPal.
Please know that I have worked with some of the top online tutoring schools around the world, and only recently decided to spread my wings and tutor on my own terms. Plus I am much more affordable than those high priced tutoring companies!
I can provide references upon request, and will customize curriculum for any student, free of charge.
Work At Home Helper
I am happy to announce the launch of Work At Home Helper, which is a website that will be fully dedicated to helping other people work from home. Stay tuned for a special promotion on my e-book, which will also come with perks such as personal job coaching.
Also, feel free to post questions and comments. I love to help as best I can.
Thank you for reading and enjoy your day!
Also, feel free to post questions and comments. I love to help as best I can.
Thank you for reading and enjoy your day!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Letting go
This blog is definitely a work in progress. I often forget that I have it here to let go of my frustrations created from work, and to also advise others about opportunities that are out there. So here is what has been happening lately in my work at home world.
Let's just start with yesterday. It's easier to remember.
The big news of yesterday is that I resigned from a position with a virtual call center. I knew it would it happen- it was just a matter of time. I was planning on taking the initiative to resign, however my manager called me at home and asked if I would like to step down. Funny she never answered any e-mails and has not been much of a leader for the past year, now all of a sudden she is trying to get her act together and 'clean house' so to speak. I was happy to send in my resignation letter and unfortunately there were no other positions for me with the company. So there went a year and a half down the drain- and what is actually a bit sad about the situation is that this particular company was my very first work at home job. Furthermore, I often felt very supported and cared about when things were going well with this particular team I was on. I learned a lot though, but I do not think I can or will be going back to this call center because of their pay scale. That is a whole other topic though, but basically they expect too much and pay too little. Hope I don't get too desperate though- you never know what will happen- and I truly hope I do not need more work in the future.
So here is a virtual toast to my virtual world- here is to letting go, yet again, of what was the last piece of normalcy in my life, and simply moving forward.
Let's just start with yesterday. It's easier to remember.
The big news of yesterday is that I resigned from a position with a virtual call center. I knew it would it happen- it was just a matter of time. I was planning on taking the initiative to resign, however my manager called me at home and asked if I would like to step down. Funny she never answered any e-mails and has not been much of a leader for the past year, now all of a sudden she is trying to get her act together and 'clean house' so to speak. I was happy to send in my resignation letter and unfortunately there were no other positions for me with the company. So there went a year and a half down the drain- and what is actually a bit sad about the situation is that this particular company was my very first work at home job. Furthermore, I often felt very supported and cared about when things were going well with this particular team I was on. I learned a lot though, but I do not think I can or will be going back to this call center because of their pay scale. That is a whole other topic though, but basically they expect too much and pay too little. Hope I don't get too desperate though- you never know what will happen- and I truly hope I do not need more work in the future.
So here is a virtual toast to my virtual world- here is to letting go, yet again, of what was the last piece of normalcy in my life, and simply moving forward.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Get hired as an actual employee!
Most work at home jobs do not "hire" but instead "contract" with people. Gaining the title of "employee" with a work at home company is a difficult task to accomplish. One company that does hire employees is Service 800. I am not at liberty to go in to detail about what this company does or who they represent, but I can tell you that they do hire people on as employees. If I remember correctly there is also a possibility of benefits (health, etc.).
From what I know about Service 800, they are a very family friendly company, and caring as well. The hourly pay rate is acceptable, but nothing spectacular. That being said, the work is easy, and if you are sitting at home working making an hourly wage, doing an easy job, the pay rate actually seems higher than what it actually is. Cook and eat at home, brew your own coffee, buy only on sale and clearance items, and only run electric appliances when needed- and you will find yourself perfectly capable of living off of a somewhat low (but legal) hourly rate. There is much satisfaction to be gained by working for Service 800. You can find more information and application directions here: www.Service800.com
From what I know about Service 800, they are a very family friendly company, and caring as well. The hourly pay rate is acceptable, but nothing spectacular. That being said, the work is easy, and if you are sitting at home working making an hourly wage, doing an easy job, the pay rate actually seems higher than what it actually is. Cook and eat at home, brew your own coffee, buy only on sale and clearance items, and only run electric appliances when needed- and you will find yourself perfectly capable of living off of a somewhat low (but legal) hourly rate. There is much satisfaction to be gained by working for Service 800. You can find more information and application directions here: www.Service800.com
Monday, July 28, 2008
Always a need for telemarketers...
Among the many great work at home jobs out there- telemarketing really is not at the top of my list. However, I do like having the money to pay my bills and put food on our dinner table (or TV trays). So, every now and then a girl has to take a job she might not like, and that is exactly what I did when I worked for a company named Siris Solutions.
Siris Solutions does mostly fundraising type calls in Canada. The work is simple, and the pay is good. They pay weekly, and they pay on time. I believe the required schedule is something like 3 hour blocks, but this may have changed.
The only problem I had with this company was the requirement to work evening hours. Each contractor had to work at least two evening shifts during the M-F work week. This is not a problem for people who have a spouse at home to watch children, but at the time I was alone with my son every day until 11pm. My 5 year old spent many evenings cuddled up on our ottoman, playing board games in between my work calls. He even memorized some of the script I had to read.
Siris Solutions is great for anyone who is working for steady work. There will always be a need for fundraising efforts. Check out www.sirisathome.com
I am not a recruiter or an employee of Siris Solutions...this is all my opinion based on my past experience with this nice company.
Siris Solutions does mostly fundraising type calls in Canada. The work is simple, and the pay is good. They pay weekly, and they pay on time. I believe the required schedule is something like 3 hour blocks, but this may have changed.
The only problem I had with this company was the requirement to work evening hours. Each contractor had to work at least two evening shifts during the M-F work week. This is not a problem for people who have a spouse at home to watch children, but at the time I was alone with my son every day until 11pm. My 5 year old spent many evenings cuddled up on our ottoman, playing board games in between my work calls. He even memorized some of the script I had to read.
Siris Solutions is great for anyone who is working for steady work. There will always be a need for fundraising efforts. Check out www.sirisathome.com
I am not a recruiter or an employee of Siris Solutions...this is all my opinion based on my past experience with this nice company.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Another work at home lead...
Among the many great companies that contract with telecommuters is Working Solutions. This company pays a base rate, so there is always a guarantee of money. Plus, sales will earn you even more money. There are some contractors that make upwards of $30 an hour, depending on the account they are working.
Working Solutions has a very long list of people waiting for an opportunity to be interviewed. I suggest getting your name on that list now, and maybe by the time the holidays roll around there will be a need for extra contractors.
Check out www.workingsolutions.com for more information and the application.
One thing to note- if you do happen to get an interview, prepare yourself for questions related to sales, up selling, and even cross-selling. This should of course be the case for any job that involves sales, so this information is more of a tip for any sales position you are after.
Good luck.
Working Solutions has a very long list of people waiting for an opportunity to be interviewed. I suggest getting your name on that list now, and maybe by the time the holidays roll around there will be a need for extra contractors.
Check out www.workingsolutions.com for more information and the application.
One thing to note- if you do happen to get an interview, prepare yourself for questions related to sales, up selling, and even cross-selling. This should of course be the case for any job that involves sales, so this information is more of a tip for any sales position you are after.
Good luck.
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