Share

Does anyone know of a legit work at home job? I am having trouble finding something.?

I am not looking for internet/website marketing, just a "job" that will pay me for work I complete while at home. I want a second income for now and eventually be able to stay home full-time.

Asked By: Karina S - 4/25/2008
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
A home based "job" is not going to bring you a sufficient amount of income. You will only be paid minimum wage. Most companies don't feel they need to pay anyone more then that because their gas cost is eliminated. What people don't realize, what about your spouse? Do they still have to drive to work every day? Grocery shopping, outings, and things like that are still going to cost gas. If your married and you have a minimum waged job, pretty much your entire pay check will be going to your spouse's gas tank with the gas prices these days. Then you still have the normal bills you need to pay each month as well, food, utilities, mortgage (rent for most people). Think about how much money you spend in that alone? If you need more income, I don't see how a minimum wage home "job" is going to cut it then. If a minimum wage job is sufficient then email me and I can give you a referal to apply for a home job. I won't guarantee that you will get the job, I have no control over that. The compeititon is really high for home based jobs. Another reason why they pay such a low amount to work at home.
If you really want to work from home, and want to make a sufficient amount of income, then I suggest you start your own home based business. There are many different kinds of home based businesses to get involved in. Child Daycare Centers, Catering, Scrap Booking, Telecommunications, Candle Making, Travel agents, Tax Preparations, Health etc. Most home based business cost under $500 to start. Depending on what you want to get involved in doing. Home based businesses have the same income opportunity as a tradition store front business like a shoe store, Subway etc. With a Home Based Business, you don't have all the over head expenses as you do with traditional businesses. Just about everything in your home, becomes a tax write off.
When you first start a business, their is no money made at first. You have to build it up. No matter what business you get involved in. The more effort you put into it and how hard your willing to work it, the faster you start making a sufficient amount of income. If you calculate the amount of hours you put into a regular job or a home "job" and the little you get paid, you would be better off starting a simple home based business, but make a lot more money and have more advantages.
In home based businesses, depending on which one you get involved in, it usually takes about 2 to 4 weeks to start making an average income. (about the same time frame as your first payroll period) Then as you keep working your business, 4 to 6 weeks to increase that income, and 3 to 6 months to be self sufficient. That is only if you put the time and effort into it. If you just say "I started a business" and don't put any time or the effort needed in your business, then you won't make an income.
Most people have full time jobs and run their business on the side. When their business reaches the income level they desire, they put their normal jobs down and continue with their business growing. Other's dive into it head first and tackle it and get it going faster. Either way, you have the same opportunity to make a sufficient amount of income.
I don't know what you enjoy doing, hobbies, interests etc, so I'm not sure which home based business to refer you over to. I can let you know what my husband and I have been involved in for over six years. For some more ideas you are more then welcome to take a look at my 360 page blog on home based business opportunities. There are over a half a dozen different ones to look at.
The business we chose to get involved in was more practical to us and something people used on a daily bases and wouldn't know what they would do without. We didn't have to worry about when money runs tight for them that they'd run to the nearest store and buy the items on sale, or have to cut back expenses and drop what I was providing some sort of service to make ends meet for them. We also wanted to make sure that they were registered with the BBB, who was involved with the company. They have also have been featured in several magazines like USA Today, Success, Fortune etc. Inc 500 also rated us the 22nd fastest growing company in our first five years. We are world wide with headquarters in in Farmington Hills Michigan, Carolina, Canada, Europe, Australia. So it's a pretty good sized organization to be involved in.
We partnered up with a 15 year old world wide company that offers services that people use every day and pay for anyway. Services like Local and Long distance telephone services, Internet, digital, video, VOIP, Satellite TV, and all the major cellular phone providers like Verizon, T-mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Nextell, Alltel etc. as well.
How many people do you know, or know of around the world that uses one or more of these services? That's another reason why we chose this business because everyone uses one or more. It's a service that people are not going to give up on because money is tight. People are going to pay their utility bills before they purchase the top brand of soap when they can easily run to the dollar store and buy a package of 4 for a dollar instead of a bar for $2 sort of thing. You know what I mean? We save people money on services that they are already using and paying for, and offer them services that they don't have, but would like to. As an example, say they have a local and long distance telephone service, they want Internet, I offer them the Internet as well as save them money on their local and long distance telephone service, they accept and then every single month these people pay these bills that they are going to anyway, every month we make a percentage. This is a very profitable business to get involved in. A lot of money involved in this industry!
If you'd like more information, your more then welcome to email me at anytime.
Tiffany
Answered By: Momof4-5 including my husband - 4/28/2008
Additional Answers ()
Hello,
Here is the opportunity, hope this help you
http://www.miaownapage.blogspot.com
Answered By: miaS - 4/28/2008
I shall suggest you to read the truth of data entry jobs before going in for that. You will find the link in the question. That question you will find in yahoo answers itself. Visit the source link to reach there. You will find some genuine work at home opportunities also there in the article. You can see the proofs of payment from Indian websites and non Indian websites also.
Answered By: Marque - 4/27/2008
There is a site for Work at home data entry resources. Guides on identifying Work at home Job Scams and a lot more.

Visit here:
http://dataentryworks.com

N.B: This site also have free access to its member's area now. Earlier it was charging for $49.

:)
Answered By: Ankita - 4/26/2008
I had a job I hated, and debts piled so deep I thought I'd drown. Actually, I was drowning and I saw no way out.
Well, that's not quite right. I saw a way out—making money on the Internet—but I made two dumb assumptions that kept me in my job prison for far too long...
Making Money Online Isn't Hard...Or Slow. I assumed it was both, and you might too.

Some people have tried and never made a dime, or maybe made just enough to buy a cup of coffee at Starbuck's. So they assume it's all a scam (it's not, as you'll see).

Some people are afraid to try, because they don't know much about computers, or they think you have to be some kind of super-technical genius (you don't).

Whatever the reason, most people either don't even try, or they try and give up. That keeps them stuck in the rat race for the rest of their natural lives.

I escaped. Now I'm making way more money on the Internet than I ever made from my desk job.

If you are a newbie (like I was) or an internet guru, this will help you to quit our day job and REALLY be successful.
Answered By: mrcois - 4/26/2008
Medical transcriptions. You might have to take a few classes, but it will be worth it.
Answered By: Ivy - 4/25/2008
I've looked and looked and looked. The best thing I found came from this website...

http://www.moneymakingmommy.com/

You're not gonna make a fortune but there are ways to make some extra cash.
Answered By: Letsgo! - 4/25/2008
We all want that, but no-ones doing it, it doesn't exist. i hope you don't have to find out the hard way
Answered By: cookie - 4/25/2008
You can apply for freelance writing, bookkeeping, software, transcription, online tuition 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
Answered By: geevi a - 4/25/2008
Get in on the ground level with Bee Luscious. It is a new company that is different. They sell high end cosmetics at the same prices as the MKs of the world. Their makeup and skincare is cosmeceutical grade the highest possible quality.

Contact me, I accept emails or the Nation Director at myrsmakeup@yahoo.com.
Answered By: MRD - 4/25/2008
Hi Karina,

Well you certainly have received some great answers. Read my profile if you want and if interested contact me. I will share my story and offer some advice.
Answered By: Val - 4/25/2008
Answered By: James - 4/25/2008
Hi. be careful of scamers. i wasted a lot of money on them. i found this website very useful. it has lots of work from home opportunities and ideas. since it is free it worths checking. good luck.
http://works-from-home.blogspot.com/
Answered By: sonia - 4/25/2008
This is a tough one because it depends on what you want to do online. What skills do you have and what do you feel comfortable marketing?. If you decide on a particular niceh that you would like to work/promote in then its much easier to give you some ideas.

If you are interested in the IT/Hosting niche...there is a really good affiliate program at www.iplusdigital.com/vrp.html I am biased though because i'm making quite a bit from it.
Answered By: steven t - 4/25/2008
Sponsored results
Earn Money Online By Simply Signing Up To This Simple Earning System
EarnMoney.com
Apply and Start a New Job. We are Hiring Now - Apply Today!
KangarooExpress.WorkGrabber.net
Earn 2376$ Per Day Just Scroll Down And Signing Up To earn Instantly
EarnInstantlyNow.com
Earn 2880$ Daily Online Scroll Down And Signup Now
DailyEarn.com

Other Career Questions

I have been researching job descriptions, the pro's and cons, the hows and so on for our small business. The goals behind job descriptions are very good, however most managers and employees grumble and complain and drag their feet on them. Is there a better approach? One that managers and employees both, won't groan so much at?
1 answer - Asked By: kindredlegacy - 6/25/2007
Is there any way I could use the small business as collateral once I get it up and running? Is there any way I could use the loan as collateral? I have no job or funding to start off with.
9 answers - Asked By: Paintballer1 - 3/23/2009
I have a job interview next week for a job working with Google AdWords for a small marketing business. In the job description it states that I should have a sound knowledge of 'the typical marketing solutions available to small businesses'. I have a brief idea but I just wanted to brush-up my knowledge and double check that I have the right idea. Thanks to anyone who can help :)
1 answer - Asked By: Sam Farr - 6/6/2011

Content is not owned or controlled by Monster. Any content concerns should be addressed with Yahoo!
Yahoo! Does not evaluate or guarantee the accuracy of any Yahoo! Answers content. Yahoo! Disclaimer.

Popular Questions

So today I went in for an interview and I was going in for the 2nd interview by the head chief executive. now this is where it got weird, so she asked me about my previous jobs and said how much she liked that product over that product. then she started talking about her daughter? an her divorce ...then how she didn't finish college because she was making more money doing what she did for this company ... then she talked about how her teenage daughter is a handful... I just played it cool thinking she was using some sort of psychology thing to trick me into saying something stupid. the interview ended and she seemed happy an I was escorted to the door... now I'm freaking confused? is this normal behavior for an executive? like it felt like she was going to burst into tears at one point and tell me her life problems... is this normal? was she trying to see how I react or something?
6 answers - Asked By: Clone - 11/7/2012
Basically- no degree, although I have tried completing one in the past and stopped because of physical and mental health issues which were overwhelming to deal with along with going to classes full time. I'm not stupid and I am quite articulate. I am 23 and have only worked for about two years retail in high school and stopped working to go to university. I worked a few months in 2010 retail after I dropped out but it was only a seasonal position, and the only reason why I have not been able to constantly work is because of mental health issues. I had also tried going back to community college during my free time since i left university in 2008/9 and I had panic attacks while in community college, which made my anxiety worse from then on. Well recently I met a good doctor and he prescribed me some meds that are stabilizing my moods and I feel the best I've felt in years, and I'm ready to work. Thing is, I don't know how to get a job now since I've spent literally years being depressed and anxious doing nothing. I don't really have anything to put on my resume, and I never finished my AA degree either. All I've done is cashiering and although I do the job well and I get promoted easily when I do these jobs because I'm a hard worker and I try to go above and beyond what they ask of me,which is the attitude I have no matter what kind of work I'm doing as long as I'm getting paid. But I hate cashiering because it's too easy and I want a job that is more interesting. Any suggestions for me on how to get a job that is NOT Retail with the type of background I have right now? I also realize I have to go to college to get certain types of jobs, I am talking about what I can do right here right now.
1 answer - Asked By: Alex Prieto - 10/14/2012
Recently I have overlooked for a project at work and I am unable to accept it why? I am hard working, dedicated, maintain a very professional decorum, very cordial with my colleagues and bosses, give respect to one and all. Still people who take the p***, argue with managers, gossip mongers have been selected for some very responsible positions at work. I seriously can't get my head around it why, why unprofessional people who have no work ethics being selected over me, whereas I have a track record of excellent performance and never shy away from any work my manager ask me to do? I am at my lowest point and not getting hold of my manager to ask the question why not me, why them who can't even bother? I am feeling like a complete loser, giving years to this place, building my performance, trust and this is how I get rewarded. Why my life is so shit, anything I wish for turns to dust?
1 answer - Asked By: network7 - 11/6/2012
Wen you apply at a job and they ask how mch you want as a salary what do you say?
2 answers - Asked By: Colette - 11/24/2011
As stated in my question I've applied for multiple jobs and gotten no job interview, you name a place I've applied there. I've said i will work ridiculous hours from like 12am to 5am and nothing. I've said I am willing to work weekends public holidays everything and I have gotten nothing back I am so desperate for money it's not funny.
9 answers - Asked By: Jamie - 1/9/2012
So I have a nice white button up shirt, business skirt and pants, and a suit jacket. I'm applying for a software development job and I'm very short and can look young so I'm trying to look adult, yet professional. I'm also attractive so I'm trying not to look too sexy. For the career fair I'm thinking of wearing just my nice shirt and a skirt with low heels. My reasoning being it's approachable and attractive without going overboard since the career fair hosts are mostly younger male recent grads. I want to be remembered but not intimidating. For my interviews I was thinking pants, suit jacket (power suit). My reasoning being it'll be older execs and HR people (mostly women) so less sexy with the pants but more powerful with the suit jacket. What do you think?!
2 answers - Asked By: Beast - 9/23/2012
1 answer - Asked By: vishal - 2/23/2006
L want to study medicine and work as a doctor but l am limited due to luck of required monyes. however l swtched on to anther career but still within my career interests as a care giver, but this is somthing to do with sales and marketing in the pharmcitical industry.
2 answers - Asked By: tonnydanabwembya - 12/24/2005
I have an interview tomorrow with a healthcare recruiting firm and I want to have a few good questions to ask about the job/industry, but it will be a new field for me and I'm not sure what to ask about. Any suggestions?
1 answer - Asked By: stephinrado - 5/8/2006
I am in the process of planning my own wedding and I am having a fantastic time doing so. I have always enjoyed planning things: group vacations for my friends and I, road trips, etc... I could be described as a slight control freak and I am a perfectionist. I know I would exceed, and enjoy my career, if I were to make this a possibility. How do I do it? How do I get my name out there? How much do event planners charge for their services? I have a lot of questions, and hope that people who are self employed would be able to give me some pointers on getting my business up and running. Thank You in advance for your time and help.
2 answers - Asked By: Careerdriven - 4/24/2006
I am applying for a job of supply and logistics manager so I need to know more about the this job
1 answer - Asked By: waelasfour - 6/19/2006
Being a student my budget is limited so any help regarding specific retail outlets to go to would be very helpful. I am working in downtown toronto for Deloitte (accounting firm) and the summers are very hot here in Canada. Any specific advice on what clothing items this MALE student should wear to work would be helpful. The dress code is "business casual". As if any student knows what that means.
2 answers - Asked By: kamol_yason - 5/3/2006
Is there any difference between a "nurse practitioner" and an "advanced registered nurse practitioner"?
1 answer - Asked By: lucysmom - 3/27/2006
I'm applying online for a job at Debenhams. It's just a temporary part time job but I have no previous retail experience, just in customer service, and I am finding some of the questions rather difficult. Our commitment to training and development encourages our people to grow their futures with us. If successful in joining our team, how will you become an expert at what you do? and At Debenhams, our people make all the difference to our customers. If you were a Stock Movement Adviser with us, how would our customers know that you are focused on their individual shopping experience? Any help in answering these questions would be greatly appreciated, many thanks!
1 answer - Asked By: Mac - 9/7/2012
1 answer - Asked By: Gotti girl - 7/23/2006
I am going to college in about a year or so and planning on going to school for teaching...I am hoping to be a high school level math teacher and just wondered if you guys knew of any good schools with a good teaching or math program?
3 answers - Asked By: ♥Special K - 8/20/2006
I am looking for someone (or company) to program a simple (I think) java mobile application, but do not know where to look. Any ideas where to start ?
1 answer - Asked By: ppb - 7/11/2006
I'm thinking of completing an Electrical Engineering degree and was wondering what people are making just out of college and those that have been in the field 5+ yrs. The main careers I am looking at are Design Engineer and Technical Sales Engineering. Any input from people with those jobs would be great!
3 answers - Asked By: MacDadRaj - 3/23/2006
I was told by the people in the HR department that our checks have to come from Pensylvannia. Does it normally take that long? I mean more than two months for a paycheck that i worked hard for.?
1 answer - Asked By: nightshades9678 - 8/28/2006
I know that Escrow is within Title industry in Texas. What would be the best way to get my foot in the door. I am assuming I will have to start as an Escrow assistant and work my way up, but I would really like to find out more about this career path. How does an officer usually get licensed? Are there classes we need to take and exam to take? Any response is appreciated.
2 answers - Asked By: schang25 - 2/10/2006
Search SEARCH

Popular Articles

Browse Articles Related To Careers
The Best-Paying Finance JobsArticle Rating
Find out which positions in finance and insurance are at the top of the pay food chain and have the strongest prospects for employment.
Enhance Your Healthcare Career Options with Hourly JobsArticle Rating
If you're thinking about a career in healthcare, going for the right hourly jobs while in college can help.
Green and Growing: Environmental JobsArticle Rating
Today’s job market includes more environmental opportunities than ever, across a range of industries. Learn about the possibilities.
Transportation & Warehousing Jobs Women Don’t ConsiderArticle Rating
Many transportation and warehousing positions don’t occur to women. Find out whether this career could be right for you.
Troubled Assets Creating Financial Services JobsArticle Rating
If you lost a finance-related job during the subprime mortgage meltdown, you may be able to find a new one with the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Monster Communities

Teaching Community
Where teachers meet and learn.
ArtBistro
Create and connect.
Excelle
Networking for the career-minded woman.
Nursing Link
Where nurses call the shots.
More Monster Communities

Monster Partners

Scholarships
Scholarships, financial aid and more ways to pay for school.
Education.org
Find top campus and online degree programs.
Military.com
Military portal for the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Financial Aid
Scholarships & financial aid.
Staffing for Government Jobs
Staffing and hiring solutions for federal government agency jobs.
More Monster Partners

Job Hunt Strategy

Six Ways to Make a Recruiter Hate You
If you want to blow your chances with recruiters -- and, by extension, with the companies they work for -- here are six perfect ways to do so.

Resumes & Cover Letters

Rev Up Your Resume to Relocate
Hoping to relocate? Get the ball rolling on landing the right job in the right location with these expert resume and cover letter tips.

Interviewing

100 Potential Interview Questions
Interview questions can run the gamut. You probably won't face all 100 of these, but you should still be prepared to answer at least some of them.

Salary & Benefits

10 Questions to Ask When Negotiating Salary
Most of us aren't natural negotiators, but asking these 10 questions during salary negotiations can help you get everything you deserve.

Employee Sourcing

Alt text
November Monster Employment Index Grows 13% Year-Over-Year, Tenth Consecutive Month of Positive Annual Growth.

For Seekers

Campus and Online Degrees
Advance your career and earn more with an online degree.
Free Salary Wizard
What are you worth? Find out and negotiate a better salary.
Research Careers
Get information on jobs and career paths to help guide your choices
Questions & Answers
Find answers to all your career related questions -- powered by Yahoo! Answers
Resume Distribution Service
Our distribution service puts your resume right in the hands of recruiters.
Resume Writing Services
Our experts will craft a keyword-rich resume that stands out in the crowd.
More Career Resources

For Employers

Career Ad Network
Target your job posting to more candidates on thousands of websites.
Hire Right Background Checks
Explore our background check packages to improve the quality of your hires.
Hiring Home Page
Find the best candidates for your business with Monster hiring solutions.
Job Postings
Find the right solution for your hiring needs. Starting at $99.
Power Resume Search
Monster's new search technology precisely matches people with your jobs.
Resource Center
Find staffing insights, labor trends, HR best practices and more.
Target Post
Connect with skilled, hourly and administrative candidates for only $99.

Social Media

Jobs on Twitter
Find jobs in your area and industry.
Monster Careers
Tune into our career advice and discussions tackling a wide range of topics and industries.
Monster Corporate & PR
Stay up-to-date on the latest news. Get the 'Who', 'What', 'When', and 'Why' on all things Monster related.
Monster Customer Service
Got a Monster question? We've got the answer. Whether you're a job seeker or employer, we can help you find the answers you need.
Monster for Employers
Find advice on hiring.
Follow Us
Check out our many pages and stay connected with the latest industry news, events, career advice and job openings.

Other Links

Monster Company Profiles
Explore companies and get information to guide your career decisions.
Compare Salaries
See how your pay stacks up to others in your field.
iPhone Application
Download the Monster app for iPhone and iPod touch.
Monster Job Seeker Blog
Monster Job Seeker Blog.
Monster Thinking Blog
Monster's Recruitment Trends Blog.
Jobs & Career Resources
Search Jobs:
For Employers: Post Jobs | Search Resumes | Advertise
About Monster | Work for Monster | Advertise with Us | AdChoices | Partner with Us | Investor Relations | Social Media
Terms of Use | Privacy Center | Accessibility Centre | Help | Security | Contact Us | Sitemap | Mobile
©2013 Monster - All Rights Reserved U.S. Patents No. 5,832,497; 7,599,930 B1; 7,827,125 and 7,836,060 MWW - Looking for Monster Cable? - V: 2013.5.0.27-324
eTrustLogo