December 2012 work at home job income report

I have gotten a few messages asking can you really make money working at home . Absolutely I have been working at home for 10 years.  My income can go up and down  depending on my workload and the kids schedule.  

I want to start tracking each month for my readers how much money I am making at home doing call center work and some of my other gigs.   Due to Non disclosure agreements I signed  I am not comfortable in saying which call centers I am working making  this money. 

Call Center work I track by the number of hours I am logged in and taking calls.   Some call centers pay a flat hourly rate and some pay only on sales and other pay per talk time.  

Call Center work  

Time work 79 hours 

Pay $1448 

Average pay per hour  $18.33 

I typically work closer to 120 hours but I volunteered 5  days at school (usually only 2 month) plus I   work  very minimal over the Christmas holidays  Sssh I only did 10 hours the last week-the house was quite hectic.   My hourly rate does vary between $15-$20 a month. It can depend on sales etc  This month I am primarily worked my per minute call center and luckily they offer commission.  Call center work is my bread and butter and this does help out with family expenses etc. 

Elance and other short task work including mturk -aka non phone work 

Pay  $450

I have been with elance for 3-4 years but never really took them too seriously.  This past summer I got really annoyed with phone work for a month.  So I started to look at elance.  I took some writing gigs as well I happen to have some excel and powerpoint/website  skills. My goal  to be around $500-$600 a month with my "odd jobs"

I am not including anything from any  survey and rewards programs as to me those are just extras and I usually save them up for Christmas.  

Gross Total  $1898  

Expenses  Landline phone and Internet  $75  

Net Total   $1823 

Since all of my work is as independent contractor I take 25% and put it in a saving accounts for tax time.  

Shopkick Smartphone rewards program

Shopkick is a shopping rewards program that’s, well, more rewarding. No plastic cards, no confusing rules, no extra steps. You just do what you love doing anyway—walking into your favorite stores like Target, Macy’s, Best Buy, Crate& Barrel, Old Navy, Toys”R”Us, Exxon and Mobil convenience stores, and more—and you automatically rack up points called “kicks.” No applications to fill out, and no purchase required. That’s right—you just walk in with your smartphone  (both iphone and android) and instantly earn kicks. It’s really that simple, and it’s free!

PARTICIPATION INFO
* Minimum Age: 13 (with permission)
* Region: US and District of Columbia
* Rewards: Gift Cards & Rewards
* Min. Balance: Depends On Reward

GENERAL INFORMATION
* Unused bonus expire in 30 days
* Average gig is 10-20 kickbucks each
* Get extra kickbucks for scanning items
* Earn kickbucks just for visiting stores

Sign up for Shopkick smartphone rewards program 

Telecommuting job cover letter email tips

Your cover email is the first impression potential employers will receive when viewing your work at home online  job application. Unfortunately, many job applicants rush when creating their application materials rather than ensuring they have  portrayed the message they want employers to receive. If you've been sending ineffective application materials, you may as well not be applying for working at home jobs at all.

Every aspect of your online job application will impact an employer’s perception of your qualifications and it all begins with the cover email. The following are three common mistakes to avoid when creating a cover letter to make your next application more effective at grabbing employer attention.

Not Following Job Posting Instructions

When work at home  employers post job openings, they typically include instructions regarding the materials they want applicants to submit. Whether a job posting asks applicants to submit salary requirements, to provide writing samples, or specifies other requirements, ensure you have  included everything that’s requested.

Failing to include all required information in your cover email will automatically cause an employer to trash your application, seeing you as unable to follow simple directions. If the job posting asks for your salary requirements, list them near the end of your cover email. If work samples are requested, submit them in the proper manner and then specify within the cover email how the employer can access the samples.

Providing too Much Information

An employer who opens your email to find an unnecessarily large amount of text will become discouraged before they even begin reading. Your cover email should include only the most relevant of details and should be attractively organized. Include one space between each paragraph and use bullet points when appropriate, such as when listing job qualifications.

Not Editing

Cover email errors are sure to disqualify you as a job applicant. A potential employer who notices errors in your email will either view you as unqualified for the job opening or will think you don’t care enough about the position to edit your job application. Before submitting your cover email, edit it for spelling and accuracy. From whether the contact’s name is spelled correctly to if you’ve included all requested materials, every aspect of the email must be reviewed.

A cover email’s purpose is to grab employer attention and help you land a job. By putting forth the effort to perfect each aspect of your cover letter email and by avoiding the most common mistakes, you’ll be more likely to receive a job offer sooner.

Opinion Outpost: Take Surveys and Test Products – Earn Cash and Rewards!!

*Accepting New Members Again!!

I have read a ton of good things about Opinion Outpost from other sites. I have not participated in this one before, but I wanted to make you aware of it and will be trying it out since they are now accepting new members again.  

You receive points that you can redeem for prizes or cash. From what I’ve read, the prizes are very attainable!  Plus, be sure to confirm your email with the email they send you so you will be eligible to be a product tester too!

 I’m a member of Opinion Outpost  and really like the fact that you can get a check mailed to you. They do send a good amount of surveys, . Be sure to jump on them when they are sent to you. If not you could lose the chance to do the survey and earn $$$ . I’m up to almost $20 and have only been a member for a few months 

   Sign up today 

Swagbucks: Earn Free Stuff for Searching the Web

I’m always searching the web, so why not get something back?  Swagbucks is one way to do it.

So what the  is Swag Bucks?  Swag Bucks gives you the opportunity to earn points – or “Swag Bucks”- simply for searching the web. You accumulate your Swag Bucks and then you can easily cash them in for prizes, including gift cards which is what I do. I pretty much   cash in my Swag Bucks for $5 Amazon gift cards. Plus, it is so darn easy to cash them in on Amazon.  You can also cash them in for Walmart, target and other retal store gift cards. 

Freelance writing and blogger work at home jobs December 14th

Wiki writer and editor

A PR agency is seeking an expert on creating and editing profiles in Wikipedia and handling communications with clients. Estimated workload: 20-40 hours per week.

Mom and Dad Bloggers with a sense of humor wanted

We're looking for talented writers who would enjoy using their creative gifts to craft helpful, well-written, and entertaining pieces for new parents (babies & toddlers). 
More specifically, we're looking for: 
- Parents who can offer advice on raising babies and toddlers, as well as general lifestyle advice for new parents (managing stress/time, financial planning, fitness etc) 
- Anyone who can find interesting news/research/topics on new parenthood and present it in an entertaining, informative way. You don't necessarily have to be a parent to contribute - as long as you're not giving advice on how to be one! 

Android smartphone reviewer and writing  

We are a Android Enthusiast site, seeking veteran writers & device reviewers in the mobile space. 
If you have a substantial social following, experience and/or interest in contributing to a lively community, and can produce at least one post per week, then we would like to talk to you. We have numerous openings, and are seeking passionate people to bring creative, prescient, and fascinating ideas to the table. 

Photography Blogger

Photodoto.com is a blog about photography. And we need good writers who are passionate about photography (mostly technical side of it). 

What type of content do we publish: 
- All sorts of tips & tutorials to shooting better photos 
- All sorts of tips to making money with your photos 
- Photography gear reviews 
- Post production tips & tutorials 
- Inspirational stuff 

Content Writers Needed!

Article Marketing Co. is a relatively new company with an aim to become the number one content producer on the internet. With this in mind, I am looking for long term writers to help us build a solid reputation. I need experienced writers who are detail orientated, deadline driven, and who strive to provide error free articles every time that are educational and easy to read. All articles will need to follow my company's signature style guide (which is really quite simple). Ideally I want people who are prepared to research and write on any topic. Because we are a young company, the rates aren't great at $7 per 500 word article and $1 per 500 word edit. However, the rates have just increased by $1.50 per 500 word article as promised, and I will continue to increase the rates as my company grows. Web pages and press releases are paid at $8.50 per 500 words. 

Experienced Business/Tech Writers

FullQuota, an inbound marketing agency, is looking for experienced freelance writers to create executive summaries of technology and business articles. This weekly position is about five hours of work a week with a 60-minute training session. Writers earn $150 per each set of five summaries.

We're looking for writers in a number of business and technology areas. Topics include medical device sales software, military force mobilization and mission readiness, ERP software, field services integration software, service and installation contracts, and healthcare administration.

DemandMedia Studios

Demand Media Studios is looking for editors with first-hand experience in fields such as Business, Tech, Travel, Fitness, Nutrition, Pets, and more. This is a perfect opportunity to grow your personal brand and establish yourself as an authoritative voice in the industry of your choice.

As a Studio editor, you will be editing articles written by professional, vetted writers, producing high-quality content for our network of partner content sites. Editorial work is done through our online system that you can access at any time, from anywhere with an internet connection. Editor payments are per article and payment is delivered twice a week for all completed work.

Quiz writer

Rewrite quizzes and answer sheets to provide new coursework and avoid any copyright infringement. Materials are all academic tools used to provide information more than testing knowledge Good communications skills required. 

Article/ Content Writer For Network Of Legal, News and Health websites

We are looking to hire on more article / content writers for our network of news , health and law related websites.This project is for 10 articles with each article being 1000 words each on topics we will provide to you.

Articles must be 

1. 100% original text.
2. Must be well researched and 100% accurate.
3. Must not contain any spelling or grammar errors.


For immediate consideration and a better chance of being selected .. please post 1 paragraph about a recent news event along with your bid.If you are selected to work on this project and we satisfied with your work at the end of the project, then we will re-hire you on an ongoing basis as we always have a need for content writers.

Free Work at home telecommuting job listings December 12th

Local WebDesign Agency Hiring Sales Consultants - Warm Calling! (

ATR Web Inc. is a full service web design agency based in Virginia. We're a team of experienced web strategists, designers, and developers who share a passion for creating custom websites for a variety of businesses. We've built over 40 websites for locksmiths, gyms, dentists, accountants, etc...in addition to a celebrity client!We are looking to hire 3 sales consultants for the Northern Virginia, DC, and MD territory to sell our web design services to local businesses - we have a successful sales process in place because of our "warm" calling process.

Senior Java Developer (Remote)

Are you consistently the most senior person on your development teams?  Are you the person that everyone else turns to when they need help?  Only apply if this describes you!  We need a rock star java developer to help enhance Gaggle's web and mobile tools. You'll work from home and the hours are flexible. We are seeking a full-time programmer for 40-50 hours per week who ideally will continue with Gaggle for at least 2 years. We want someone who can actually do the work as opposed to someone who wants to manage others. We are seeking someone who can solve problems on their own and write solid code that holds up under high load.You will be joining an existing team of five senior java developers who also work remotely. Our developers want to code, not manage others, hence they only want to work with someone who is already a great developer. This is the ideal position for an experienced java developer who is looking for a lifestyle change. 

Appt Setter-Work from home (Warrenton, VA)

We are an educational marketing firm looking for someone to set appointments with families requesting information from home.Training provided. Spanish Bi-lingual helpful, but not required. Need someone close to Warrenton, VA.You must have a computer with internet access at home and the ability to work from 9-12am and 6-9pm without interruptions. Each call is recorded and monitored for training purposes.Looking for someone to start immediately. Must have verifiable references. 

PART TIME BOOKKEEPER

We are in the business of providing quality bookkeeping services to small businesses in the Greater Washington area. We are currently looking to contract experienced bookkeepers to work remotely with us. We are specifically looking for stay-at-home parents with an interest to get back into the workforce. Eventually, we would like to turn our contractors into part-time then full time employees, when the opportunity arises in the future. Our company is designed to provide flexibility in working hours as well as location. Total hour of work per month will gradually increase from your start date. Our compensation will be a set monthly fee for each client you take responsibility over, which will be discussed before the start of each project.Mandatory Requirements:Bookkeeping experience with small businessesBookkeeping experience with QuickBooksFlexibilty to travel to our Tyson's office on occasion to pick up client packagesAbility to work within the guidelines of our company's philosophy of workPositive personality and open communicatorAble to start as early as 1/1/2013 

ONLINE TUTORING DAY JOBS, 7am-3pm PST Work from home

Elevate is a Chicago-based leading online tutoring company that provides during-school and after-school online tutoring programs to school systems across North America. Within a short time, Elevate has become the #1 choice of school administrators for during-school and after-school online math tutoring for their students.We are recruiting for the position of 'Online Math Tutors' on a part-time basis. Click on the following you-tube links to see what our clients have to say about our company/programs:

B2B Website Proposal Writer (santa cruz)

We're a Silicon Valley B2B web agency (www.atre.net) looking for a contract writer (20-25 hours per week, 4-6 hours per day depending on the flow) to help assemble and create proposals. We are growing, and we need a second writer. If you think you're a great fit, please send us a cover letter, business writing samples, and work history. We're happy to empower someone to fulfill their off-the-beaten-path-living dreams, while staying connected to a long-term source of funding. We'll thoroughly explain how we tick, and we look forward to collaborating with you!

Appointment Setters Wanted - Work From Home (Nationwide)

Looking for 10 people for immediate openings for appointment setting position. Must have internet capability. Work from home on a state of the art dialer - Commission only- reps are making between $600-$1000 weekly. To be considered for one of the limited number of spots, email a response with experience and availability. Need morning and evening shifts filled. You can start immediately and be paid next Friday.