Getting Real About Work From Home Jobs
So you want a work from home job?
How does work from home data entry, clerical, and typing work for 20-30 hours a week, benefits, time off, and $35,000 a year sound?
YEAH RIGHT!
That kind of work does not exist. But believe it or not – I get requests regularly from desperate seekers.
Nearly 10 million people and growing work from home. The Bureau of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook provided me some great information. What I did was I searched the words work from home and telecommuting and got lists of results with occupations that had those words.
If it is mentioned in the handbook then there is likely work from home job opportunities available in the industry. Here is the list:
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Computer Software Engineers and Computer Programmers
- Customer Service Representatives
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Federal Government
- Interpreters and Translators
- Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators
- Travel Agents
- Real Estate Agent
- Data Entry and Information Processing Workers
- Authors, Writers, and Editors
- Systems Analyst
- Insurance Underwriters
- Database Administrator
- Insurance Sales Agents
- Loan Officers
You may need additional training, licenses, certifications, or experience to qualify for these fields. You should seek this out by conducting research using the Google search bar at the top of this page.
Tax Issues and Independent Contracting
You can never get away from Uncle Sam! Most work from home jobs pay you as an independent contractor. You receive a check for the full amount of your earnings with no taxes deducted. You are responsible for all taxes due and may need to pay quarterly (April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15 in most years). A tax expert can set that up for you.
The problem is – if I am working from home as a customer service representative – I have phone, internet, office supplies, equipment, and home office expenses, but certainly nothing substantial. The tax benefits aren’t nearly as great as when you are THE business owner!
Others will receive a Form W-2 like in most “typical jobs”. Taxes will be deducted and you truly are a work from home employee!
How to Search for Work From Home Jobs
We have a that regularly is updated with fresh, real, scam free, and no fee jobs! Check it out!
You can also use the Google search bar at the top of this page to find jobs. Try this search phrase:
“work from home jobs” + “medical transcriptionist” (Put in whatever job title you want). Keep the plus in-between and search the whole term! Websites, jobs, and other resources will appear!
You’ll find more of this kind of information first on my Work From Home Blog.
If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts – please post them in the comments section below!
