The other day, I was at my women's issues group and a member said something about getting a job working from home on her computer.....($60 an hour!) She said it wasn't a scam, no spam operation, and she had to go through some training to get the job.....I'm wondering what it's about. Don't have her number and can't meet again for another two weeks. Does anyone know if there IS such a thing as working from home, taking surveys, doing some kind of leglitimate work on the internet for cash for hours spent? That would be sweet, but seems too good to be true. The woman that mentioned it is a R.N. and has other credentials so I know she's no stupid person, able to fall for any scam. hmmmmm. Any ideas or experience with this kind of stuff? I'm very open, talky, inquisitive, up most of the time and able to approach people especially within this medium. Any feedback would be appreciated. (not very teckie,though). Jen in VA
DON'T DO IT! I'll give you the lowdown on my experiences:
First of all, everything COSTS YOU MONEY. Whatever company it is, makes you buy their program of instruction FIRST, and often keep billing you every month. Their "easy" money making programs take hours and hours of dedication to watch (DVD), read, and learn.
Writing for websites:- First, I had to pay $40 to download a book of instructions. By the time I followed all of the instructions and really looked into it, I found out that you need a professional web resume with pictures and a long list of credentials and experience to even be considered for a job. Secondly, you have to BID for the jobs, which pay piddly to nothing. I tried them all, and when I saw that the person who boasted making the most money, made $600 for the year, I quit reading the stuff.
Filling out Surveys - Most pay in "prizes", rather than money. You have to qualify as being in the demographic they are looking for to even be considered for the survey, and believe me, the "over 45" isn't in most of the demographics.
Packaging and selling products - You have to lay out the money and buy all the products before you do all the work for very little money.
In my experience, the only people who make money at these things are the people who sell you the programs to teach you how to make the money.
Jen..I bet 75% of the american worker does not make $60.00/hr. That is $2400 per week or $125,000 per year......I get at least 10 emails a week claiming that I can make that kind of money. If that were possible, most people would stay home. Perhaps if you can predict the future, or winning lottery tickets, you might make that kind of money, but I seriously doubt it. Most are trying to sell the training to get the job, and when you finish, the job does not exist. I would not "bet the farm" on that opportunity Jen.
There's nothing legit for unskilled people that pays $60/hour from home.
If she's an RN making $60/hour from home, she's probably doing something like care coordination/management, health coaching or similar services for a company that provides health and wellness programs to corporations' employees.
I agree with all of the above, been there, done that. But I do disagree with Joan about filling out surveys - if you have the time to do it. Only go with the legit ones and some will pay $$$ and some will give points, which you can turn in for merchandise. Granted, you aren't going to get rich doing this, but for me, I have lots of time on my hands and it's a good way to earn just a little extra money, plus I get merchandise too. Some just enter you in a sweepstakes. The ones I have researched and decided to join are: MySurvey; zoompanel survey; Harris Poll; American Consumer Poll, Global Test Market. I have been doing these for the past 4-5 years and never have a problem with them. The fact that I'm 69 has not deterred them from sending me surveys to do.
Joan, I wouldn't think you have ANY time to do surveys! You do enough here. I just do them for things to do in the evenings after he goes to bed. I read and do other things, but these surveys don't take a lot of brain power and most are semi-fun. They sometimes send me samples of new products about to come to market and then get my feedback. Not a lot of those, but some. Those are fun to try.