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Should You Work In a Virtual Call Center?

Should You Work In a Virtual Call Center?

Companies around the world now use virtual call centers staffed with agents who work from home. [Part II: What To Expect As a Virtual Call Center Agent (And who’s hiring!)]   Every now and then I’ll meet people who tell me about a recent customer service call they made. I always get a kick out […]

October 8, 2015 | By | 2 Replies More
6 Artsy Companies for Work from Home Creatives

6 Artsy Companies for Work from Home Creatives

  Whether you dream of becoming the next Picasso or you simply enjoy viewing others’ art, you don’t have to commute to a big city to do what you love. Here are some well-established artsy companies that pay folks just like you to do what you love, all from the comfort of your own home. […]

August 25, 2015 | By | 3 Replies More
How To Have Work-Life Balance When You Work Remotely

How To Have Work-Life Balance When You Work Remotely

Remote working offers tremendous work-life balance–if you work smart.   If you could gather inside trade secrets before embarking on a venture, would you? For example, you often think about working from home but wonder how doable this arrangement would be. Is remote work as easy and rewarding as those beachy images make it appear? […]

August 24, 2015 | By | Reply More
Getting Work Done With Kids On School Break

Getting Work Done With Kids On School Break

  Getting work done during school break is possible. Productivity doesn’t need to come to a halt when the kids are home on break.   Breaks happen. School breaks, that is. While these pose a dilemma to all working parents, they create a special issue for parents who work from home. Holidays and summer vacations […]

November 28, 2014 | By | 5 Replies More
Where To Find a Remote Job You’ll Actually Love

Where To Find a Remote Job You’ll Actually Love

    Having a job to pay the bills is nice. But even better is having a job doing what you love, all while working remotely!   If you love to do any of the following activities, chances are one of these companies will have an enjoyable job that’s perfect for you.     Love […]

November 28, 2014 | By | 1 Reply More
Gas prices rising? Get off the road!

Gas prices rising? Get off the road!

  Even as gas prices fluctuate, gas remains commuters’ biggest expense. What can be done to provide relief to consumers who spend a large portion of their wages on gas?   There’s a lot of complaining going on about gas prices.  I happen to be one of the complainers. Whether due to price gouging or […]

December 15, 2013 | By | Reply More