fourcatmom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I am not looking for some at home business that only pays so much depending on how many people you can recruit each month. Are there any ways to work from home that will pay a decent salary, like over $500 a month? Or even more depending on how much you can work. Every one always says medical transcripts but I can't go back to school right now. Ideas?:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Beginning this fall, I'll begin making significantly more than $500/mo. working from home in a transcription field, but the training costs just $400, and can be done at home in as little as four to six weeks. I'm a Typewell classroom transcriber for hearing impaired students. BUT (full disclosure), I spent two years working on our local university campus for experience before being able to work from home via remote assignments. If that's an option for you (although I guess it's not required, just practical), and you'd like more information, please PM me. Edited August 10, 2011 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Beginning this fall, I'll begin making significantly more than $500/mo. working from home in a transcription field, but the training costs just $400, and can be done at home in as little as four to six weeks. I'm a Typewell classroom transcriber for hearing impaired students. BUT (full disclosure), I spent two years working on our local university campus for experience before being able to work from home via remote assignments. If that's an option for you (although I guess it's not required, just practical), and you'd like more information, please PM me. That's really interesting! I live in the Colorado Springs area, and there is a large Deaf community here. How did you get started working at the campus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 In-home daycare. That's what I would do if I ever needed to work from home for money. It pays really well. My mom did it for years when I was a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 In-home daycare. That's what I would do if I ever needed to work from home for money. It pays really well. My mom did it for years when I was a kid. I work with preschoolers now in a special education school for the school district so that's not a bad option. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 My part time job is from home and I should make $500-$1000/month. It is legit & I've been paid. I'd be happy to share if you're interested, just send me a PM :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I used to do liveops.com Good money (like I paid three months mortgage in one month to save our house once). Lots of posts from me and others about it on the board. And of course I'd be glad to answer any questions privately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have done in home daycare for 20 yrs. How much you can make depends on your area. I was making $200 a week for one child, but now that I have moved to a different state the going rate is about $60 a week for one child. For me, the $200 a week was worth it, but for $60 a week it isn't. Not now that I am homeschooling and have my kids in outside activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Anne Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :bigear: Watching the thread. I was told once about a small writing jobs one could bid on, or reviews online. I do not know where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Do you sew? The sewing plant I work at has some people that sew from home. I could work from home since my serger is industrial but I prefer to go to the plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I know a lot of housekeepers that take their kids with them to work. In home ironing services, meal services for people. If you have time to work on delivery services it can be really creative. Grocery shopping for the home bound, things like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Sales? I just started selling from home. Of course, it's only technically from home, since I have to go out to find customers :p But, there are ways to sell online and over the phone too. It's just harder to find new customers that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I sold Discovery Toys. I could have made about $500 a month if I'd worked more at it--more in the Fall season and less in the winter. You don't have to recruit, but it is how you make more $. I don't do it anymore. I'd do home daycare or petcare if I had to. The petcare is really good, because you don't have to surpervise as closely as with a child (well, duh--:D). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serabi Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 http://www.leapforceathome.com is a reputable company. so is Lionbridge, they do the same work. http://www.workplacelikehome.com/ is a good forum to peruse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 You could always toddle over to volition.com and browse. It's merchandising work at local stores. Very easy, pay is the issue though, so be careful. I worked for Mattel, Hallmark, Walmart, Rite-Aid, Walgreens..just a ton of places from there. Take on as much or as little as you want locally. Every once in a while something from at home shows up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 That's really interesting! I live in the Colorado Springs area, and there is a large Deaf community here. How did you get started working at the campus? I may not get back to the board for a couple of days (or may not see this thread again) -- I'm sending a PM to two others who contacted me so if you PM, I'll forward my reply to them to you as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLVD Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I am not looking for some at home business that only pays so much depending on how many people you can recruit each month. Are there any ways to work from home that will pay a decent salary, like over $500 a month? Or even more depending on how much you can work. Every one always says medical transcripts but I can't go back to school right now. Ideas?:confused: I work from home. I'm a freelance writer. I do some independent stuff but lately, I just write a lot of web content. I write for sites such as Demand Media Studios, Break Studios and Daily Glow. I do some work for Yahoo! Shine once in a while. Most pay only $15 per article but they are between 300 and 400 words. Not easy but I make about $1800 a month doing it. I do some legal writing for clients on the side, non-content stuff, but the content writing tends to make up the most of my income. Some experience is preferred and Demand Media Studios generally wants a bachelor's degree or associate's degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I do day care, and we also host international college students. Together this brings in $1850 per month gross. The hosting is not taxable, it falls under shared housing, and the day care provides a write-off for use of the house & meals, so it ends up as a loss on our tax return, which lowers our tax liability. Instead of hosting, renting out a room is also a possibility, which is also not taxable under the shared housing rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I have one daughter who started a home care agency that she runs from her home. She used to be a nurse's aide, and now she uses her contacts from that field to hire her friends per diem and schedules them in client's homes to provide home care. She makes about $2 for every hour they work in a client's home. My DH used to be a family living provider for a mentally disabled adult man. Basically you need a bedroom and a committment to include this individual in your family life. DH's client went to a sheltered workshop during the day and participated in family life in the evenings or on weekends. Some people do 'respite care' for the mentally disabled, meaning that they have these clients stay in their home over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankenny Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 www.leapforceathome.com is a reputable company. so is Lionbridge, they do the same work. http://www.workplacelikehome.com/ is a good forum to peruse. This is exactly what I would have posted. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 FYI - I don't mean to be secretive, more so just didn't want to type it all out if nobody cared, lol, I'll post here what I sent via PM: "I rate internet sites from home. It's 100% on your own time, and you get paid by the hour ($13.50/hr). You are asked to put in 10hr/wk but no more than 20hr/wk. You basically are rating how well a website fits a search query. It looks really complicated when they send you the manual, but it's pretty logical when you step back. It does get a little monotonous, and if you're slow, you get a little screwed, because they do only pay you for the standard time they say it should take you. But, otherwise, it's pretty good money for being able to come and go as you please at home!! I will admit though, that I have a hard time fitting in the hours, so I often stay up late to do it. Here is the link if you're interested: http://en-us.lionbridge.com/global-crowdsourcing/jobs/internet-assessors.htm Kristin" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyscrapperinid Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 In-home daycare. That's what I would do if I ever needed to work from home for money. It pays really well. My mom did it for years when I was a kid. Thats what I was going to say as well. I watch 2 little ones in my home 4 days a week and besides having to get up at the crack of dawn (I am not a morning person!), I think its great. I dont quite hit $500 per month, but its close now that I have started doing preschool with the 3 year old. I imagine I could always watch more or get certified and then it would be more profitable. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I do in home daycare. I currently have 3 part time families and combining all 3 I make aroudn $350-400 a month. I am hoping to get 1-2 fulltime kids. I charge $500 per month full time so with 1 kids combined with my part timers I will make more than I was at my job last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvmy4blessings Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I work from home. I'm a freelance writer. I do some independent stuff but lately, I just write a lot of web content. I write for sites such as Demand Media Studios, Break Studios and Daily Glow. I do some work for Yahoo! Shine once in a while. Most pay only $15 per article but they are between 300 and 400 words. Not easy but I make about $1800 a month doing it. I do some legal writing for clients on the side, non-content stuff, but the content writing tends to make up the most of my income. Some experience is preferred and Demand Media Studios generally wants a bachelor's degree or associate's degree. How did you find these websites to write for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLVD Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 How did you find these websites to write for? On one of the other boards mentioned. http://www.workplacelikehome.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 www.leapforceathome.com is a reputable company. so is Lionbridge, they do the same work. http://www.workplacelikehome.com/ is a good forum to peruse. Is the online test for leapforceathome.com difficult? What exactly are you asked to do? Thanks:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I provide in home child care. It pays has much as I was making outside the home by the time you add in expenses for working outside the home. I care for two full timers, and another occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JayKishan Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 With the internet, there are several types of jobs available for work from home. If you don't like to get additional training (as in medical transcription or medical coding) then Customer Service Representative (CSR) is the typical job available. You can directly apply to www.arise.com or www.westathome.com for becoming a Customer Service Representative. Depending on the company you are working for you can expect to make between $10.00 and $14.00 per hour. In addition to CSR there are numerous other types of jobs available to work from home, a list of such jobs is listed below. Some of which require additional training, but some (like writer or blogger) requires no training but you need to have special talents. You can find a real-time updated listing of these job opportunities from reputed companies by visiting this website: http://workathomejobsblog.net/ Associate Editor Avon Representative Blogger Clinical Research Associate Coder Coding Quality Reviewer Collector Copy Writer Customer Care Representative Data Entry Family Therapist Ghostwriter Graphic Design Medical Coding Medical Transcription Occupational Therapist Paralegal Personal Nurse (telephonic) Pharmacist Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapist Receptionist Reservation Agent Telephone Research Therapist Translators Travel Counselor Virtual Assistant Web Developer Writer ========== Jay Kishan http://workathomejobsblog.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCatherine Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Is the online test for leapforceathome.com difficult? What exactly are you asked to do? Thanks:001_smile: Curious to this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 :bigear: I have a freelance job (theoretically), but it's not bringing anything in at the moment. Thanks for all the resources everyone has shared! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathi.Mora Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Fortunately or unfortunately, earning a decent income necessitates some kind of professional training or experience. If you lack both skills and experience, then making a decent living will be tough whether you do it from office or your home. So, I would suggest getting trained for a job before putting yourself out in the market or you may end up disappointed and dejected. Regarding your other concern, you don’t have to go back to school to learn medical transcription. You can do it sitting at home thanks to online medical transcription training programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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