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Work From Home???

Gemmy — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:21:58 GMT

I really need to find a way to earn extra money for my grandchildren for the holidays....I have had a stroke and lost my left vision and they took my license, so I cannot drive to find a job. I also live 17 miles from the largest town, and live in a rural area with NO taxi's or busses.

So, if anyone has any suggest for working from home, I would really appreciate it. I am looking for legimate ones....

TIA

Jane

Re: Work From Home???

blackhole99 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:38:51 GMT

If you are good at baking pies and cakes you could bake and sell from your home. Let your friends, neighbors and even the people at church know you are doing this so they can order from you. A lot of people really appreciate home made baked goods for the holidays.

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qualitygal — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:41:24 GMT

Remember good old babysitting? Figure on the child's age, and some mom may be eternally grateful.

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:44:04 GMT

@qualitygal wrote:
Remember good old babysitting? Figure on the child's age, and some mom may be eternally grateful.

Or if you're an animal lover, doggie day care?

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NicksmomESQ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:23:46 GMT

I agree with @blackhole99.That’s an excellent idea.A few years ago a friend of a friend needed to make some extra money.She started baking cakes, pies & homemade chocolate.She ended up making quite a bit of cash.

Now several years later she’s still doing it.A few local restaurants offer her desserts on their menus. She makes most of her money selling to individuals.

Good wholesome ingredients. No preservatives. Low overhead. It sounds like a good idea to me!! 🎂🍰 🍫🍪

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henderson — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:43:01 GMT

Be careful of "work at home" scams.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 21:38:12 GMT

Honestly, for me personally, unless it comes from a supermarket, or some other well established company, I don't trust someone's homemade cooking.

I also wouldn't drop off my kid or dog at some stranger's home.

Established companies are not going to hire at home workers just for the holidays.

The people who work from home usually have been working for the company for years, and they have a brick and mortar establishment.

Plus, when one works from home, they usually work set hours, and work using computers.

Even if there were some legitimate work-from-home job out there, they are not going to hire on the spot.

There are background checks, training, etc.

Sorry to be a Debbie Downer, but I am just being realistic here.

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Spurt — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:12:26 GMT

If you are going to do baked goods you need to check your state requirements. If you bake a certain amount then you may need a business license, health inspections etc etc.......

Contact large legitimate well known companies, sometimes they have their customer service representatives work from their computers from their home now. Be careful of these fly by night fraudster companies that offer these type of jobs but they are scams.

http://clark.com/employment-military/work-home-guide/

One of my friend's DIL got a CS job working from her home....

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:15:11 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
If you are going to do baked goods you need to check your state requirements. If you bake a certain amount then you may need a business license, health inspections etc etc.......

Contact large legitimate well known companies, sometimes they have their customer service representatives work from their computers from their home now. Be careful of these fly by night fraudster companies that offer these type of jobs but they are scams.

http://clark.com/employment-military/work-home-guide/

@Spurt

Even when there are job openings for customer service reps, the company still has to do background checks, etc which all takes time.

There are certain requirements that have to be met, such as being proficient with certain computer programs, not to mention that there is training involved, which usually involves travel.

I know of no legitimate company that just blindly hires on the spot, without at least one face-to-face interaction with the applicant.

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Spurt — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:27:10 GMT

@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
@Spurt wrote:
If you are going to do baked goods you need to check your state requirements. If you bake a certain amount then you may need a business license, health inspections etc etc.......

Contact large legitimate well known companies, sometimes they have their customer service representatives work from their computers from their home now. Be careful of these fly by night fraudster companies that offer these type of jobs but they are scams.

http://clark.com/employment-military/work-home-guide/

@Spurt

Even when there are job openings for customer service reps, the company still has to do background checks, etc which all takes time.

There are certain requirements that have to be met, such as being proficient with certain computer programs, not to mention that there is training involved, which usually involves travel.

I know of no legitimate company that just blindly hires on the spot, without at least one face-to-face interaction with the applicant.

@Plaid Pants2

Oh of course, but these days a lot of companies are doing telephone interviews .... but yes there could be an in-person interview/personnel visit to sign contracts etc etc She may need to make a couple of trips into town to get a job. My friend's DIL works for an insurance company, State Farm I think, from her home on a job not requiring an insurance license....She may need to find someone to drive her into town a couple of times.....

And a lot of companies do a lot of on-line training these days too. I volunteer for a non-profit and I did the training by an on-line course, my application was done online too....................

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Snowpuppy — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:33:17 GMT

@Gemmy If you've had a stroke, lost some of your vision as well as your license you need to think about you this holiday season.

Tell the grands that Grandma will bake some goodies for them (if you can) and you'll happily sit with them while they open gifts others got for them

Grandma might need to give herself a break this year.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:41:43 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
@Plaid Pants2 wrote:
@Spurt wrote:
If you are going to do baked goods you need to check your state requirements. If you bake a certain amount then you may need a business license, health inspections etc etc.......

Contact large legitimate well known companies, sometimes they have their customer service representatives work from their computers from their home now. Be careful of these fly by night fraudster companies that offer these type of jobs but they are scams.

http://clark.com/employment-military/work-home-guide/

@Spurt

Even when there are job openings for customer service reps, the company still has to do background checks, etc which all takes time.

There are certain requirements that have to be met, such as being proficient with certain computer programs, not to mention that there is training involved, which usually involves travel.

I know of no legitimate company that just blindly hires on the spot, without at least one face-to-face interaction with the applicant.
@Plaid Pants2

Oh of course, but these days a lot of companies are doing telephone interviews .... but yes there could be an in-person interview/personnel visit to sign contracts etc etc She may need to make a couple of trips into town to get a job. My friend's DIL works for an insurance company, State Farm I think, from her home on a job not requiring an insurance license....She may need to find someone to drive her into town a couple of times.....

And a lot of companies do a lot of on-line training these days too. I volunteer for a non-profit and I did the training by an on-line course, my application was done online too....................

But thes days, most companies require people that they hire to be proficient with certain computer programs.

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tansy — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:45:18 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
@Gemmy If you've had a stroke, lost some of your vision as well as your license you need to think about you this holiday season.

Tell the grands that Grandma will bake some goodies for them (if you can) and you'll happily sit with them while they open gifts others got for them

Grandma might need to give herself a break this year.

None of these home businesses are likely to pan out before the holidays. I agree with @Snowpuppy.

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on the bay — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:51:56 GMT

@Snowpuppy-

That was such a thoughtful post.

I think a lot of grandmas (me included) appreciated it!

Sometimes its hard not to be able to do what we used to with others, esp. our little ones, but I think its a good idea to think of other just as enjoyable ways we can spend time together.

And along those lines @Gemmy,

maybe you can tell the grandchildren you will help them play with their new presents! I know time spent with them and enjoying and sharing the things they like to do just with your company is one of the best presents ever!

I was feeling bad that I can't pick up my grandson right now. He always comes running and reaches out his little arms, squeals and I pick him up. My daughter said he doesn't need to be picked up, he just likes to be with you. And I thought I can give him lots of hugs. He is very sensitive so I think, hope he will understand. I think yours will too.

Children have a way of being kind and empathetic naturally.

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QueenDanceALot — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:50:31 GMT

@tansy wrote:
@Snowpuppy wrote:
@Gemmy If you've had a stroke, lost some of your vision as well as your license you need to think about you this holiday season.

Tell the grands that Grandma will bake some goodies for them (if you can) and you'll happily sit with them while they open gifts others got for them

Grandma might need to give herself a break this year.
None of these home businesses are likely to pan out before the holidays. I agree with @Snowpuppy.

I agree with @Snowpuppy and @tansy and @on the bay

Take care of yourself, @Gemmy, and spend time with your grandchildren.

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Stray — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:52:39 GMT

I would check a local temp agency or in the next largest town. They do have jobs where you can work from home.

If you can sew, my mother in law made a tidy sum many years ago when she had youngsters.

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LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:58:40 GMT

Perhaps give them the gift of you. Do you cook and they have their favs of yours? Share time with them showing how to make or bake it.

Do you know family history? Put together a family tree with stories. So many people say "I'd wished I had ask Gram about how she met Grampa" etc.

Do you have pictures of you young that they have never seen? Getting duplications and frames cost little. Precious photos of your ancestors? Give to them.

What are the ages of your Grandkids? What I suggest is for older, I'll admit.

YOU have value beyond a stay home job

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charvale — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:46:35 GMT

@Spurt wrote:
If you are going to do baked goods you need to check your state requirements. If you bake a certain amount then you may need a business license, health inspections etc etc.......

Contact large legitimate well known companies, sometimes they have their customer service representatives work from their computers from their home now. Be careful of these fly by night fraudster companies that offer these type of jobs but they are scams.

http://clark.com/employment-military/work-home-guide/

One of my friend's DIL got a CS job working from her home....

Interesting link @Spurt. Always enjoy and appreciate your posts.

👍

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BirdieGal — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 06:43:57 GMT

Are you good at writing? Clearly you are using a computer.

Try Wordgigs dot com

About 8 years ago I was looking for something to fill some free time. I was a member of a forum and read about this place.

I worked for them for about 3 years. I didn’t need it and finally stopped because it was actually taking up time I needed to spend elsewhere. We have a disabled son.

But to to fill a need, it would be great. If they are still the same.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:44:12 GMT

There are no work from home jobs for someone in your situation. Remote work is for people for specific skill sets and with your visual impairment and still recovering from a stroke, you won't quality or have the strength. Also generally speaking people hired to work remotely must work in the office during a training period. I wish it were different. Christmans isn't about "stuff". Their parents will give them all the "stuff" they want. As grandma, if you feel you must give them gifts, give them something that you know they will enjoy and they will feel good knowing that Grandma "made this for me". I think baked goods. Every eats during the holidays, especially kids. You could bake a batch of cookies or brownies or fudge for each child, based on what they love the most. Or you can make a giant cupcake and put it one of those cupcake boxes (I get them from Amazon) and decorate the box. You could make personalized goody bags full of store bought candy for each child and put them in cellophane bags with big coloful bows and include a card with a note from Grandma telling each kid how special they are to you. I'm not a crafter so I didn't think of crafts but some of the best gifts I received as a kid came from my great aunt, she had a very limited income and spend the entire year making heart felt gifts for Christmas. When I was a college freshman, Aunt Bea gave the older girls white pillow cases on which she had embroidered flowers in our favorite colors. My set was tiny little lavendar flowers. I'm sure the pillow cases didn't cost much at all but they work and thought she put into them was priceless. Yes, I still have mine and some of the other things she made for me.