Freelancers Unite

I think that all of us at one time or another has considered the benefits of being able to work from home. Many of us have spent hours scouring the internet for work-at-home jobs. Most of us haven't had much luck. At best, we've wasted time and effort. At worst we've spent wasted money and not earned a dime.

There are legitimate work-at-home jobs out there. I have been working successfully from home for over a year now. There are projects that include programming, technical writing, graphic design and administrative support.

Yes, you need specialized skills to be a programmer or graphic designer, but there are many jobs in the administrative support categories that only require basic computer and internet knowledge. Data entry and telemarketing are two examples that don’t require a college degree.

Working at home has many benefits, but this type of work is not any easier than working in an office all day. You must persevere and have self discipline. It is beneficial to have a daily routine where you work at the same time every day. If you are a stay-at-home mother or father working at home can be a juggling act and you end up working when you have free time between changing diapers. I am getting ready to experience that myself.

The easiest way to dismiss bogus work-at-home opportunities is to see if the source charges you any upfront fees. Think about it like this. If you go into a workplace for an interview, does the receptionist ask you for money before you know anything about the job, or even if you will get the job? No way. The same thought applies for online work. Yes, any company will make money by bridging buyers and provider together, but they will only charge fees after you’ve already started working and earning money.

I hope that I've given you some valuable information and tips on finding ways to work at home legit. It can be a tough business, but there is real work out there for real people like you and I.