| When people think of working from home, the usual | | | | a fax and printer. This is the basic home office set up. |
| things that come to mind are the posts associated | | | | Time |
| with huge dollar signs and easy minimal tasks almost | | | | It is important to plan your time and family life around |
| involving no effort at all. This, however, is not the reality | | | | your work schedule. If you have to pick up kids from |
| of telecommuters. In fact, the only thing that changes | | | | school around 3:30, don't accept a position that calls for |
| when it comes to working from home is...well you're | | | | working 8-5pm. Make sure that your personal life is |
| home. Though the amount of responsibility, attendance, | | | | taken care of before you start your shift so that you |
| and performance all play a vital role in one's success | | | | have fewer interruptions. |
| with any company on or off-site. So before applying to | | | | Expectations |
| every company that allows you to telecommute, | | | | Do not assume that just because you made $12 per |
| consider the following: | | | | hour at your on-site job, a work home company has to |
| Background Noise | | | | offer you the same thing. Unless, you applying at an |
| This is a major factor in employment. If you have little | | | | executive level, telemarketing and/or customer service |
| ones in the house and you are their primary caregiver | | | | jobs pay less than the same job title to a on-site |
| during shift hours, you may want to re-think applying. A | | | | position. If your job offered you medical, dental, and |
| noise canceling headset is not enough as you will be | | | | stock options, do not assume that will be the case in |
| constantly interrupted and guided by your child's needs | | | | the virtual world. Remember, that your competition for |
| during work. | | | | a work home position is on a national level. Working |
| Equipment | | | | your way up to become a reputable employee can |
| Make sure that you have available everything the | | | | gain you access to higher paying home jobs. |
| company requires before applying. This includes | | | | Finally, know that once you have all this taken care of, |
| internet access (with certain companies requiring | | | | it still may take some time to land something concrete |
| specific computer speed, memory, and software), | | | | and legit. Stay diligent and consistent in your work |
| unlimited long distance (no cell phones), and sometimes, | | | | home search. Good Luck. |