Want to make some extra money, but don’t want to commute? Working from home is a great option, and the career choices are multiplying as technology advances and the economy changes. Here are three careers you can have as a telecommuter.
Customer service: Working from home is extremely popular with customer service positions that used to be held in call centers. Employers are discovering that employees work better and are happier when working at home, not to mention that the company no longer has to pay for office space. These jobs cover anything from taking orders for flower deliveries to talking to airline customers about lost luggage.
Project-based work: Whether you are a graphic designer, editor, writer, or other artisan, you can build a client base for project-specific work. The key to this, of course, is finding and sustaining a steady flow of projects. When you start, network with all the connections that you have and look up other companies in your area with Canada 411 so that you can meet with them and form a relationship.
Professional career: You can also work from home with a typical office career. In these jobs, you still contact your fellow office workers and supervisor, as well as your customers, but you are working from your own home. You can even attend conference meetings while at home with such technology as Skype and Vyew.
If you need some extra income while staying at home, these are great telecommuting options. With no commute and lower overhead, you will make more out of your day and have more time and interaction with your family.
