Work From Home?

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Registered: 02-28-2006
Work From Home?
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Thu, 09-28-2006 - 3:32pm
Hey everyone, I've never been to this board before, but I need some help and I think this would probably be the best place to go... When I was pregnant, I KNEW I would eventually go back to work, but now that my first son is 4 months old, I REALLY don't want to... I LOVE being home with him. My problem is that I'm a single mom getting A LOT of help from my family so I need the income. Does anyone here know of a legitimate work at home thing? I would LOVE to do something like that but my sister was ripped off once or twice and I really can't afford that right now. Thanks so much for any help anyone can offer. Tootles.
-Jessica and Mikey (Bear)
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Registered: 11-05-2004
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 3:47pm
Maybe you can take a class in medical billing or medical transcription? I know those are legitimate work at home jobs, you just have to take some classes to get certified. I use to sell Mary Kay,too, and it's really good money. You just have to go out and meet people and keep on top of it. You have to have parties and stuff like that.
But, at each party I had I made about $250 on average, and that was only for like 2 hours of work. I hope this helps!

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Registered: 02-28-2006
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 4:10pm
I actually forgot to mention that I am also taking full time online classes through St. Jonhs University for a BA in criminal justice. I don't pay tuition because my mother is an employee at the University. I could consider taking classes, but as I said, my financial resources are VERY limited, so I have to be careful. But I do really appreciate the suggestion.
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Registered: 09-23-2006
Thu, 09-28-2006 - 7:55pm
Hello I can understand your problem I dont know what you want to do but I used to be the scum of the earth I was a.... bill collector but the company I used to work for offered a work at home program they would go to you house and give you all the equipment and you would do the same thing but from home. I would check out like a call center based business alot of them are offering this now Im not saying you would have to be a bill collector but you get the picture hope this helps you. Good Luck ! Melinda
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Registered: 02-28-2006
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 2:14pm
You know, if it helps me take care of My Bear, I don't mind doing it... Do you happen to have any information on that job? Or even the name of the company or something. I'm very interested in looking into it. Thanks so much.
-Jessica and Mikey (Bear)
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Registered: 09-29-2006
Fri, 09-29-2006 - 5:30pm

i have had a leaflet through my door the other day about typing at home
email:
homeworking-uk@hotmail.co.uk

Don't know if this will be of any help.

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Registered: 08-28-2006
Sat, 09-30-2006 - 8:26pm

Most offers that sound too good to be true- are. Any offer in the mail in which YOU HAVE to pay a fee (registration or for equipment, supplies) for the opportunity of employment is almost guaranteed to be a scam. Check all against the better business bureau. Also, if you are on the net type in name of company and "scam" or "fraud". You will be amazed at how many people who just want to support their families get taken in.

Some things I checked out were : envelope stuffing, jewellery making "Bella jewellery, selling satellite for tvs, and selling air puprifying/cleaning systems. They are all frauds.

There are some that have you set up your own website and basicly you are selling no product- you are taught how to scam other people! Or they sell you a list of company names (some don't exist) who offer work at home opportunities.Some are variations on the old pyramid scheme.

I have also read that medical transcription programs can also be scams.

I'm sorry- I was disappointed too! I am a Christian and I want to earn an honest living that doesn't cheat others. Right now I am doing daycare at home and if you do things professionlly,you can make a decent (not millions) but okay living. You can stay at home with your child, and provide opportunities for your child to have playmates. You may be able to write off rent/mortgage and utility costs for area of your home you use for daycare. You can also claim food expenses, toys, craft items, etc. But it can be a legit home business.

I have friends who sell Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay and they all say that they can do quite well. some even enjoy the chance to go out a couple of evenings or days a week (make a few hundred at each party) and have time to socialize with adults.

I wish you luck! If you hear of anything post it.
Tina

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