Recent graduates looking for jobs are
finding them - in their living rooms and home offices. CNN Money finds
that working from home may be the solution the next generation is
looking for.
The next great job is on another coast, but
who wants to move? Negotiations tips used to be for pay, now work
locations are becoming the next bargaining tool.
American
workers spend the majority of their work week in the 9 to 5 world. Some
have the freedom to travel in their jobs, others never leave a cubicle.
In today’s knowledge-based economy, it may actually be more
practical for workers and employers to have “human capitalâ€
working from home or telecommuting from anywhere. This trend appears to
be here to stay due to cost efficiency and best of all – employee
happiness!
Data
Entry
- This type of work requires accuracy and relative speed.
Individuals with experieince and determination can earn good money at
any hour of the day from their home office in Florida or Fiji.While
this is the more common work from home solution, rates of pay can be
less than other telecommuting options.
Nonetheless, legitamite
options do exist for fast 10-key and general typists. Look
for
well-known businesses and structured communication between employer and
you, the contractor.
Look for these site to start your search:
1. contractwriters.com
2. transcriptions.com
Computer
Consulting
- A solo computer freelancer can live almost anywhere and code
websites, databases, statistical anlaysis or just about anything
computer related. From MS Access to Oracle, Java, PHP and more.
Companies need computer professionals for short to medium term
projects. Work from home, work from Hawaii, no more data center or
cubicle.
Don't search dead-end sites. Search for real jobs posted by real
companies:
Writing
- Writers have enjoyed freedom from the office for years. This
profession is increasingly mobile and and writers and freelancers are
in demand for webpages, ebooks, technical writing, user guides,
screenplays and novels. Writing jobs may be one of the easier work from
home solutions due to the volume of web sites, magazines and other
publications looking for original content.
Get started with the following resources and and start earning a new or
residual income:
Medical
Transcription
- We've all heard that the babyboomers are getting older and nearing
retirement. Unfortunately, that means more trips to the hospital or
clinic. For you that may mean opportunity, especially if you already
have some experience with medical terminology. Medical
transcriptionists can work from home and earn as much as $75 per hour.
A lot of what determines revenue is typing speed. For those so
inclined, some common job sources are:
