Seeking a "Work at Home" Job

Updated on April 23, 2008
S.J. asks from Hyde Park, MA
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i am a SAHM. i have a 2 yrs old son. i enjoy taking care of him. i am bless knowing that he has the proper care that I've always dream of giving to my child. i have an associate degree in medical billing and coding. i have tried to find a decent job in my field but without any experience i could not find one. so i have decided to open a home daycare so i can be home for my son and have another child. i have the training for that and i am ready to do it. but i am so broke that i cannot have it yet. so i am looking for a "work at home" position (medical claims, transcription anything!) . i know there are a few good one out there, you just have to know the right people. not only i want to have my own business but I'm crazy about kids and i want to be able to stay at home every time i have a child. so having a "work at home" job will put me in the right track financially. I'm really hoping to find some help thank you in advance.

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L.B.

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Check out wahm.com. They have new work at home job listings every day. They also have message boards and you can post questions and see what others are talking about.

I have a home-based business and that website has been a great resource for me.

Good luck!!

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C.W.

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I have been a WAHM since my oldest (5) was born. I have been with a governmental consulting firm as a database coordinator. I was determined and I put out networking feelers everywhere. I found this job when a neighbor was complaining about someone in her office not coming back after maternity leave. I asked what she did and if it could possibly be done at home if I provided the internet connection, materials and computers. Turns out the company was desperate enough to try it since I made it easy on them and I was hired as a temp. That was 5 years ago and I'm still going strong.

First, you need to do some soul searching and figure out what you want to do, what you can do, when you can reasonably do it, how much you need to make and how much your family is willing to help.

Are you good at sales? If so, what interests you? I have a friend who is making GREAT Money with Slumber Parties (romance toys) but that may not be your style. You have to love what you are selling. KWIM? Could you start your own business like tutoring seniors on computer software? Tutoring HS kids? Cleaning houses? Use your imagination!

Working at home sounds great, and it is, but there are some drawbacks. I am home with my girls all day and after dinner, my hubby takes over childcare (bathing, cleaning the kitchen, bedtime routine) while I work from 6-2. If I don't get all of my work done, or if we choose to have a family night, I have to work on the weekends. And sometimes if there is a special project, my hubby has to take a day off work! I really miss the bedtime routine with my kids but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make so that I can be here during the day with them.

Good luck!

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D.S.

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Hey Sara,

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T.B.

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My husband also has an associates degree in HIT/HIM. He has scrambled to find a job as a coder or in medical billing. All of them require atleast 3 years experience. It's frustrating, I know! I would love some advice on this as well! HELP!!!!!! :)

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J.C.

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Hi, I am a stay at home mom of 3 children and I understand how hard it can be to balance work, childcare and spending quality time with your family. I work right from my home, and LOVE it! I not only get to spend all the quality time i want with my family, but am creating a healthier and safer environment for everyone I care about! There is no selling and no risk! Go to my website for more info. www.themomteam.com/jinabeana I look forward to talking with you soon.

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