| My accountant works from her home. She has clients | | | | clients into your space. A psychotherapist who works |
| come into her house every day during tax season. | | | | from her home, for instance, can hardly hold a therapy |
| She also has a trained guard dog that has had to hold | | | | session in a restaurant or a bar. If the best work at |
| off violent clients on at least two separate occasions. | | | | home jobs for you involve having clients come to your |
| But how can women with jobs at home stay safe? | | | | home, be aware that there is a slight risk of violence |
| Well, one thing is for sure, the best work at home jobs | | | | and be prepared. |
| as far as safety is concerned are the ones that allow | | | | For instance, don't let your client get between you and |
| you to have contact with clients by phone or by e-mail | | | | the door. Keep your cell phone on your person at all |
| instead of having them come to your house or | | | | times. If possible, make sure there is another person in |
| apartment. | | | | the house while your clients are present. Owning and |
| If jobs at home necessitate face time with clients, try | | | | training a guard dog is a huge responsibility, but it is an |
| to meet them in public, neutral places such as | | | | option for safety, as if carrying mace or pepper spray. |
| restaurants or libraries. If you feel safe during these | | | | Jobs at home can put you in danger if an unbalanced |
| meetings, it's probably okay for the client to come to | | | | client comes into your living space. With intuition and |
| your home the next time you need a face to face. If | | | | planning, however, the best work at home jobs don't |
| not, continue meeting him or her in public. Trust your gut | | | | have to be spoiled by a few jerks. Keep a safety plan |
| instincts. | | | | in mind and be ready to put it into action if a client |
| Some jobs at home absolutely require you to bring | | | | becomes threatening. |