Work from home jobs?

santucci218 · #1 11-06-2009, 12:27 AM

Does anybody know of any legit ones? It doesnt have to pay a dump ton. I'm just looking for something to hold me over between jobs. I checked out one i read about, working for google, but it turns out it was a flop.

ksandvik · #2 11-06-2009, 12:28 AM

Most of them are ways to get your money for a false promise.

Best is to know a company or employer and convince them to work from home, not easy, especially in this market.

Or start your own business in case there's a domain where you could work and get prospective customers.

santucci218 · #3 11-06-2009, 12:31 AM

hmmf, well, fat chance of that, haha. guess im stuck at my ****ty job.

might as well ask this as well...can you get unemployment if you quit? or only if youre fired.

**jmattbassplaya** · #4 11-06-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by santucci218

hmmf, well, fat chance of that, haha. guess im stuck at my ****ty job.

might as well ask this as well...can you get unemployment if you quit? or only if youre fired.

It may depend from state to state, but it`s my understanding that you only get benefits if you are fired.

machine gewehr · #5 11-06-2009, 04:09 AM

My friend has a 700$ monthly income from a porn site he manages.Get yourself a high speed connection and a few TB hdds.

TheVoiceless · #6 11-06-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by santucci218

hmmf, well, fat chance of that, haha. guess im stuck at my ****ty job.

might as well ask this as well...can you get unemployment if you quit? or only if youre fired.

In NJ you can quit and get unemployment but you have to wait 6 weeks. They may be able to try and deny you. But if you have never been on and have put a good amount of years into it you are entitled.

L-A · #7 11-06-2009, 08:58 AM

Would someone pay you for doing it in person? Then maybe it's a legit job.

Ususally, it involves more specialized skills than regular jobs. I know some guys who can pay their monthly fees with online poker, or the odd popular blog, but other than that, a "regular" job might be a better choice for a student.

MJ5150 · #8 11-06-2009, 09:00 AM

Ya know those annoying Google AdSense ads we get around here?

Well, you can set up a website that is a catchall for popular search phrases. When people click on a link from your website, you get paid. Get a few sites running, and you'll be making money in your sleep and you don't have to do a dang thing. I have a friend in North Carolina that makes about $1500 a month off this.

The porn idea is legit also, if that doesn't violate your morals. Just host a site with a bunch of click through links.

-Mike

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #9 11-06-2009, 09:11 AM

Nanny/babysitter. If you have taken a child CPR class, are good with kids, and can set up a room to be completely child-safe, then you're halfway there.

santucci218 · #10 11-06-2009, 10:27 AM

lol, so my choices are underground porn site, or watching little kids. ahaha

ForestThump · #11 11-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Psychoanalyst, taxidermist, musical instrument repair, music lessons, physical therapist, marriage counsellor

geeza · #12 11-06-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by santucci218

lol, so my choices are underground porn site, or watching little kids. ahaha

Just don't combine the two.

santucci218 · #13 11-06-2009, 10:55 AM

most of those are education required jobs, but lessons isnt a bad idea.

LSquared · #14 11-06-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MJ5150

Ya know those annoying Google AdSense ads we get around here?

I did AdSense on a blog for a while. Think it took me a couple of years to make $100. On the other hand, my blog was devoid of high traffic topics like porn or politics...

Meanwhile: I make a little money on the side through micro-stock photography. Enough to fund my last G.A.S. attack. If you're any good, and have a decent camera, it can be fun. I know people who are making pretty good money, but they are much more active than I.

Shutterstock is my best performer, but I belong to several.

**Staccato** · #15 11-06-2009, 11:12 AM

Get some big freezers if you go Taxidermy.

playinpearls · #16 11-06-2009, 11:49 AM

most of these are legit. I have a friend that works for Liveops. its real. He talked about workingsol.com yesterday...

http://clarkhoward.com/topics/workathome_help.html

EagleMoon · #17 11-06-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by playinpearls

most of these are legit. I have a friend that works for Liveops. its real. He talked about workingsol.com yesterday...

http://clarkhoward.com/topics/workathome_help.html

I have trouble trusting these things when they ask for cash from you up front. That's usually a sign of a scam.

Lady Kayri · #18 11-06-2009, 12:50 PM

You can also usually get unemployment if the business you work at closes, even if only for a few months. The hotel I work at is closed in winter for 3 months, on unemployment for that time.

I know there are jobs stuffing envelopes, etc. for advertisers, pretty darned boring from what I hear....

playinpearls · #19 11-06-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleMoon

I have trouble trusting these things when they ask for cash from you up front. That's usually a sign of a scam.

you are correct, however, clark howard has a team of people that constantly review and try out these sites to confirm they are legit before putting them on his website. If you ever get a chance to hear him, you'll know how much of a stickler he is...

But you should always use your best judgement when applying for these types of jobs.

Like i said, LiveOps is a legit W.A.H. company that does background/credit checks on their prospective employees. Thats what their charge is for. There is a page that shows what will and will not pass the background check. i can't account for any others...

tplyons · #20 11-06-2009, 04:26 PM

I work from home 2-3 days a week depending on what's going on in the office. I telecommute mostly just to save gas.