How can you tell if the work from home things are true or not?

Answer 1

Mostly by looking at the reliability of the source giving the information to you, and by finding someone who's actually doing the job from home. MSN.com and about.com both have great articles on legitimate work from home companies and industries. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

There's the old standby, open your own childcare center, but that always seemed like an awful LOT of work to me, and still no access to benefits unless you get a franchise or join a small business coop.

The biggest work from home industries, where you can do full time/part time and still get insurance and benefits from some companies, seem to be medical transcription and customer service/email support. I have a friend who works full time from home doing medical transcription with www.webmedx.com and she has been happy for the last 3 years.

Businesses such as webmedx.com, medquist.com, and spheris.com prefer 1-2 years experience but will also take people trained by www.careerstep.com because they have a huge 'experience' part in their curriculum.

Most local junior colleges also offer all the classes you need to get started as a transcriptionist, and have partnerships with local medical offices so you can get the needed experience.

MSN also had an article on 4 legitimate work from home businesses with an emphasis on customer service/catalog order taking jobs.. http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/CollegeandFamily/Raisekids/P142363.asp

Also, about.com did a piece.
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/jobs/a/cust_ser_jobs.htm

So did cnn.com
http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/23/news/economy/annie/fortune_annie112305/index.htm

Most of these jobs do require 'uninterrupted time' so you would still need 'quiet space' at home.

Answer 2

Hi,

First, I would look at the claims of the company. If they claim you can make $100k per year by doing no work, they are probably fake. If however, they offer a more realistic income and require work to be done. Basically ask yourself, why would some one pay me to do whatever it is.

Second, I recommend doing a google search for the company name and "SCAM". The internet is a great place to sound off about getting scammed and complain. If you find the company has taken others it should be a red flag to stay away.

Third, although the above two items won't rule out everything. I think this last point will rule out a very large majority of the bad opportunities. Carefully read how much money you have to put into the business, and if there are any requirements to getting paid. I have NEVER seen a legitimate company ask its employees to pay a membership fee. If they business works, why would they possibly need to charge you to work there.

In closing, I wish you the best of luck. I have known several people to get legitimate work from home jobs so they do exist. Just look for places in which you are adding value and it is more efficient to work from home like account management or writing.

Hope this helps,

Leo

Answer 3

I have been working from home since October 2005. I resigned from my post on June 1, 2006. I went through extensive Web searching for at least a year before I got this job.

Based on experience, the work from home things are true (1) when the company or the website is not asking for any registration fee; (2) when the job requires for the person's expertise; (3) when one has to really do work, and hard work if the person wants to earn more; (4) when they have land based office that you could personally visit; and lastly and most important of all (5) when you are really receiving your "due" compensation as specified in the contract.

Beware of those who are offering easy cash for a fee! They are mostly scams.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I can only speak for the one I work with and have been onboard for 6 weels now. It's solid, for real and debt free.

I joined because of $$$, freedom, the challenge, low entry fee (I've found that the one's that are free ARE NOT THE KIND THAT I WANT TO WORK FOR!) , a chance to be creative, opportunity to work around positive people and more - much more.

Shoot me an e-mail, tell me you are serious, and I will provide you with the details that's important to you.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I like to use the annoying way. I call them and I ask every stupid question, every smart question, on and on. Eventually they all (at least for me) start saying things like.."I don't have that info right now." Or "I can't seem to find that now" and an I'm not sure is a red flag. Good Luck.

Answer 8

you can check the better business bureau (BBB), i do a work at home with this company that i know is legit, i called and got their free info pack, and they have reps that will answer any question that you have, call to get the free info 1-800-365-7550 ext 61583

Answer 9

The best way to tell is if they ask for money up front; it might have a whiff of legitimacy, but you won't be making any money.

Answer 10

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Hope this helps! :>)