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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Long time- no post!
My oh my it has been a long time since I posted to this blog. So much has changed since January.
But one thing has not, and that is my never ending quest for new and exciting at home work.
My goal is to post information to this blog at least one time per day. If you have any questions, please contact me.
One great company to contract with is ACD Direct. This company takes in-bound calls for various organizations. The work is very easy, although the pay can be rather low. The pay rate is per minute, and there are about 4 busy times per year. This is a great side job for anyone interested in simple phone work. I must admit that the training is long, and it is unpaid- and not always conducted in the most organized manner. But the company seems to be improving, and the people who run the place are among the nicest I have ever worked with.
Check out www.acddirect.com for more information and to apply.
But one thing has not, and that is my never ending quest for new and exciting at home work.
My goal is to post information to this blog at least one time per day. If you have any questions, please contact me.
One great company to contract with is ACD Direct. This company takes in-bound calls for various organizations. The work is very easy, although the pay can be rather low. The pay rate is per minute, and there are about 4 busy times per year. This is a great side job for anyone interested in simple phone work. I must admit that the training is long, and it is unpaid- and not always conducted in the most organized manner. But the company seems to be improving, and the people who run the place are among the nicest I have ever worked with.
Check out www.acddirect.com for more information and to apply.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Post Scams Here
This is a new section I am working on dedicated to catching scammers. I am currently working on picking out telecommute job leads that are actually scams.
Check back for a list of things to look out for.
It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway...You should never have to pay anyone money in exchange for a job. Of course, there are legitimate companies that ask for money for background checks or training materials. These companies are well known in the work at home world, and it should not be a problem verifying if the company is legit or not. If you have questions, post them here and I will research for you, and help you find the answer you are looking for.
In the past hour I was on Craigslist looking at a job lead for a mystery shopping opportunity.
There was no website to verify the company information, just a gmail addy to communicate with the person who posted the ad. I e-mailed the poster, and will let you know if the company is the real deal or not. If it is... that is great ...more work for me. AND I will be sure to post the information about the company for anyone interested.
I generally do not look for job leads on Craigslist, especially telecommute jobs because I have found most ads are misleading and often ask for too much personal info. In short, I don't trust the leads I find. But this is research....and I am a nosey person, so I hope to dig up some good information and let people know what is a go and what to stear clear of.
Feel free to post your own experiences with scams or misleading ads. You may just help another telecommuter.
Check back for a list of things to look out for.
It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway...You should never have to pay anyone money in exchange for a job. Of course, there are legitimate companies that ask for money for background checks or training materials. These companies are well known in the work at home world, and it should not be a problem verifying if the company is legit or not. If you have questions, post them here and I will research for you, and help you find the answer you are looking for.
In the past hour I was on Craigslist looking at a job lead for a mystery shopping opportunity.
There was no website to verify the company information, just a gmail addy to communicate with the person who posted the ad. I e-mailed the poster, and will let you know if the company is the real deal or not. If it is... that is great ...more work for me. AND I will be sure to post the information about the company for anyone interested.
I generally do not look for job leads on Craigslist, especially telecommute jobs because I have found most ads are misleading and often ask for too much personal info. In short, I don't trust the leads I find. But this is research....and I am a nosey person, so I hope to dig up some good information and let people know what is a go and what to stear clear of.
Feel free to post your own experiences with scams or misleading ads. You may just help another telecommuter.
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