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Do any of you have access to information regarding legitimate computer work at home?

I am a retired widow and do not have any hobbies. Thus, with the economy so bad and the amount of time I have on hand, I would like to become a work at home computer operator. It would have to be a legitimate operation as I definitely do not want to get involved in a scam of some sort. I would appreciate your directions. Thanks.

Update:

P.S. I failed to indicate in what area I reside. In live in the Mesquite/Dallas area.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I make good money working from home writing articles for websites like eHow and Bukisa. No upfront payments, totally free and all the work you do creates residual income. I started 2 years ago, now I barely go on the sites and still make at least $200 a month.

    Both those websites are great for generating a passive income. All that requires is an investment of time to build up your library of content and marketing your content through social networking sites (which I don't even do).

    You can make really good money if you get into it and produce of good quality content.

    I'm a SAHM mom and that's how I got started, searching for ways to make money from home without getting scammed or having to buy a home based business....this has made me more money than any other home business/selling venture probably would have ever gotten me

    check the links below...anyone can do it. And Google searches love bring people to your articles! All you have to really do is write it and post it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I've been working online for 3 years now.It takes a little determination in the beginning but it pays off.Check my blog,I just started it,but I do update daily with new sites that have good reputation or I use myself.

    http://webworknotebook.blogspot.com/

    If you are crafty,you can also sell handmade online and actually earn a good income(this is one of the things I do myself).

    This blog have links to many free tutorials when it comes to handmade:

    http://jennyfavorites.blogspot.com/

  • 1 decade ago

    I tried over 15 opportunities in the course of 2 years so I have some great information for you on how to find a LEGIT way to work from home plus a list of top 10 work at home scams! This post is a little long, but you will walk away armed with the knowledge you need to find a legitimate work from home opportunity.

    I am a single mother of two little girls who are actually tugging on my arm as I write this so I will try to be brief. Many people are looking for work from home companies. All the scams definitely create a big problem. Did you know Yahoo Finance states that for every 1 real home career there are 50 scams? You have to be careful and I can show you how.

    So the scams create a big problem but also, there is a problem of people misunderstanding the difference between work from home "jobs" and work from home opportunities. There really are not work from home “jobs”. To get that you have to start working for a company in their offices first, then they MAY allow you to take the job home.

    Most of the work from home opportunities that are legitimate offers are not an hourly pay type job. They are business opportunities that help you in starting your own business from your home. What you should do first is to decide if you are simply looking for an hourly rate type job or if you are looking for more of an opportunity for additional income such as what you would make in your own business being your own boss from home.

    Did you know that small home business have increased in the last 5 years by about 200%? People are really starting to realize that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. Meaning, if you want to make the kind of money you are worth, the kind of money you deserve for your efforts, then you need to make that happen yourself. No one else will take care of you financially the way you would take care of yourself!

    Legitimate small home businesses have some small costs involved, less than $500 to start is reasonable and I would stay away from those wanting $1000-$5000. It doesn’t cost that much to start and run a home business so you shouldn’t pay it. There are some great small home franchises that you can start for $50 to $100 bucks!

    If you are coming across places that say free then I would RUN don’t walk the other way! They never are. I tried them many times and 3 weeks later I had to buy this and 6 weeks later that. After 6 months these “free businesses” had cost me over $800 on average.

    After trying 15 things I now work about 18-25 hours per week for a well known and respected company with amazing credentials. And get this, this company’s motto is “Saving Americans, One Household At A Time”. This company actually helps keep Americans Safe and Secure by offering Medical and Dental plans at affordable rates that anyone can afford. This National Medical Healthcare Company has recently opened a new division called SecureNet where they help Americans Protect their children in a program called National Child ID in partnership with the FBI. They also help Americans get back on top of their finances with Foreclosure Avoidance, Debt Relief, Credit Repair and more. Whether you are helping people get much needed medical and dental care, helping people keep their children safe or helping people stay afloat in this uncertain economy, you can feel comfort and pride knowing you are working from home with a credible company that you would be PROUD to work with.

    This is a nationally known and reputable home business which is what you need to make sure you are looking for. I have been with the company for just over two years now and I make over $3000 a month! In your first month, depending on how many hours you can work, I have seen people make anywhere from $500 to over $1000. And your income will increase each month because you get paid residual income as well. This is where you do the work once, but every month when your customer pays their monthly bill, you get your commission again. Again and again, month after month, year after year. That’s called residual income.

    The best part is they have 401(k), direct deposit, life insurance and a benefits package most of which you get from day one. In addition, there are no products, no hard selling or pushing, no cold calling, no home parties and no telemarketing! That was VERY important to me. I absolutely love working with them and I can't believe I am making what I am making and in so few hours per week. The neat thing is there are other people on your team that you work with so you are never alone. You have great team support and you get to know the other people on your team pretty well. I’ve made some great friends working with this company.

    I was a bit apprehensive at first because I know a lot of companies are not legit but this company’s credentials FAR SURPASSED any other home business I had ever seen. Our $25 Million Dollar Corporate Office is located at 5700 Democracy Dr., Plano, T

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Listen to me, and listen very carefully. I imagine the pictures might be beautiful, but there is a !!!!! 0 %!!!!! chance that may happen. I know how to hack cause im a hacker, and it takes a lot more to see TRASH items or any item in your laptop through that file... I imagine you are a good teacher, but i dont think that guy is smart enough :) hope I relax you more...

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