Work at Home - For Real!

Sadly the Internet get rich quick sites are allfollowing up leads and even cold calling (which I
scams (at least the ones I have tried - and that'shate and you probably do too). If you are skilled
a lot), but perhaps there is a way to do anin a particular area, such as a credit collector or IT
honest day job, but to do it from home. Thisprofessional then there are many opportunities to
would be better for a lot of people for a numberwork from home.
of reasons, not least of all, because it would beWorking from home means that you can walk
easier if you have children. It would also be easierthe dog at lunchtime, or even have a nap! You
for me, as I plan to set up an animal sanctuary.can get up later as there is no commute and
So what kind of jobs can you do from home?wear whatever you want to work. For people
The most common ones seem to be "virtualwho are fed up of the corporate world, like me, it
reception" jobs. In this role you sit at yoursounds great.
computer answering calls for different businessesOf course there is a downside in that the pay is
and either screening them or transferring them.usually slightly lower than an office job, but I
"Virtual receptionists" save small businesses fromsuppose you have to weigh up what is more
having to set up a permanent office. There are aimportant.
number of companies that hire VirtualStarting your own business and earning an income
Receptionists. Just type in "virtual receptionist" inonline is possible, but if you want a normal day
Google. You get paid an hourly rate, just as if youjob you can do from home, maybe you should
were working in an office.check out being a Virtual Receptionist.
You can also do call centre work, such as