CLERICAL WORK FROM HOME

Finding clerical work from home.

The advice I received from many working at home in the clerical field, most said they contacted small businesses in their area and offered low cost outsourcing for odds and ends. Here are a few ideas of what I came across interviewing people.

-One mother of three kids  (all under the age of 6!), makes confirmation calls for a vets office each day. Each evening they fax over the following days appointments and she calls and confirms and faxes the list back to the vets office before 5:00.

-One mother of twins does paralegal work from her home for a small law firm in her town. She does it all from her small home office around her children's naps.

Both of these women contacted the business or company they now work for and initiated employment. They didn't just randomly mail out their resume or call people. They honed their skills and and decisively went after what they felt they were qualified for, would enjoy and was flexible enough for them.

Many telecommuting jobs pay minimum wage. They are not usually high-power, high-demand positions, therefore they don't pay top dollar. Most are part-time. So--if you're looking for around $100 extra a week -- you can typically find something geared toward that range. But don't balk! There have been many times in my life where $400 a month would have made a whole lot of difference for me and my family!

Adjusting family expenses and lifestyle when a two income family becomes one is not always easy. It does seem once you cut out daycare costs, lunches, gas, clothes etc that you'll actually save money. But analyze this first. Go over your expenses with a fine tooth comb. Can you cut some frills like a daily newspaper, cable, cellphones anything else that might not be a ABSOLUTE necessity.

Put out feelers before you up and quit your job. Make sure you've researched what type of work and where you think you can get that type of work before hand. Make sure your resume is fabulous and nothing less! Have a skeleton cover letter ready too. You want to personalize each cover letter to the specific company or business that you are approaching for work. It's tacky to have a vanilla cover letter that looks like a form letter.

If possible try to take classes to update your skills BEFORE you leave your current employer. This will make your resume fresher and more current. And speaking of your current employer -- have you approached him/her about telecommuting? Could it be an option if you can prove the logistics of it will not impede your performance?

Working at home is becoming cost savvy for many businesses. Make sure you've exhausted that option with your current company before you jump ship. It might just open the door where you thought it wasn't possible.

Top notch clerical skills are certainly a great asset to any business or company. Real estate agents are always looking for assistance, especially one that is professional and timely with the help they need.

Keep your cool, keep your options open and keep your resume ready!

No matter what you decide to do - whether it's approaching your current boss about telecommuting, starting your own business, starting with a direct sales company or finding a different job altogether - don't lose sight of why you're doing it. Knowing what you want is great - but knowing why you're doing it will take you the distance. Spending more time with your family might be worth a financial decrease in the income you currently make. Be able to care for an elderly parent by having a more flexible schedule might be the reason that gives you the gumption to go in and ask for that telecommuting option. Motivation is key and being realistic is essential.



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