Is there a good way to make money from home while raising 3 kids?
By mamaofthree
@mamaofthree (19)
United States
December 19, 2006 6:48pm CST
I have three kids 5,4 and 2 my husband just started his second job and I feel helpless with putting kids on the bus and other things I just can't be flexible enough to get a job around kids and hubby without daycare and I've never used daycare. Anyone have any suggestions? We really need a second income but I feel so guilty now.
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@Bee1955 (3882)
• United States
16 Feb 07
This growing trend throughout the country is focused on agents handling incoming customer service inquiries from their homes while connected to a network via computer and landline (no cell or cordless) phone (which you must provide).
There are two distinct business models in this industry: independent contractor or employee. Prior sales or customer service experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Bilingual skills are also an asset.
Two companies, Alpine Access (www.alpineaccess.com) and Working Solutions(www.workingsolutions.com) hires virtual (online) agents as employees.
Other companies, including Willow CSN (www.willowcsn.com), LiveOps (www.liveops.com), VIPdesk (www.vipdesk.com),and the West Company (www.workathomeagents.com) among others, require agents to incorporate, and they're hired as independent contractors.
Hourly wages range from $8 an hour to $15 an hour, which is determined based on experience, skill level, and the specific needs of the client you're serving. Ask in advance how the company pays its agents. Some pay hourly from when you clock in until you clock out. For others, the meter runs only while you're on an actual call; you're not paid for downtime between calls.
Good luck - I work for Alpine Access.
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@msmonkeyfeet (789)
• United States
15 Feb 07
I'm also a stay at home mother so I know how you feel. My boyfriend keeps bugging me to get a job but any job I could get would be just enough to pay for the daycare I'd need for my son and that's about it so it'd be pointless, not to mention my boyfriend's work schedule is all over the place and I never know when he'll be home (especially since he's always going out with his friends) so there's no way I could work a job around that. I've been posting on here for a week or so and it's nice for a couple of bucks here and there but the main source of my extra money is coming from being a ChaCha guide. It's a really great opportunity if you're 18+, live in the USA, and have a high speed internet connection. Email me if you'd like more information: Starwishmaker@aol.com
@aimee750 (1116)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Maybe you could watch others children, that way you can stay home with your children at the same time.
@mamaofthree (19)
• United States
20 Dec 06
Thanks I am just not good at watching other peoples kids it is weird I know I just like my own great idea though thanks i do appreciate it.
@mamaofthree (19)
• United States
20 Dec 06
well i don't think i would be very good at those types of things I am not very good at writing or gambleing thanks though
@Redzion13 (195)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
There are many websites that offer you to get paid from doing online work at home. A lot of them are scams. I haven't had a lot of luck searching for them . MyLot is the best site I could find. I know that you can work at home from most office jobs. If you look online long enough I'm sure you will find something. Never give them money though! I hope you find a job.
@mamaofthree (19)
• United States
20 Dec 06
I have been searching and searching and they all want some kind of money up front. One that I did this morning needed $16 dollars for a backround check and I am still trying to find out more about it. it was called willowcsn.com however I did past all other testing but I am still alittle nervous about it I saw it on abc morning show today. Thanks for the response