Working Online

SallyA · 07-13-2010, 11:06 PM

Does anyone work online, either for a living or a second income? I've done some mystery shopping and really enjoyed it, but there doesn't seem to be very many shops available in the area where I live now.

I'd like to find other online work. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Rampart · 07-14-2010, 11:12 AM

I've done a lot of things online. There are many legitimate things you can do. Word of warning -- don't do anything that requires you to pay a dime. Those are fake. The Mystery Shopping is a fun thing to do. I've done it from time to time, but I think the economy has effected it a bit.

craftymama · 07-14-2010, 01:06 PM

I do customer service work. There is a lot of it out there but usually you have to have a computer up to their standards, good, fast internet, and a quiet place in your home to take calls.

alygirl · 07-15-2010, 09:41 AM

I do some freelance writing form home and occasionally I take surveys. Amazon Mechanical Turk can be a fun way to make a little money too.

tipsandtricks · 07-21-2010, 04:50 PM

I have only earned a few pennies online but not really had an income. You should definitely be aware of scams and what is and what isn't worth your time.

cero · 07-21-2010, 05:33 PM

There are scams out there but there are also good places to work from too (from what I hear). I think the issue is that many think that you can have a career online like you can offline. I can honestly say I do not know one person who can break out 50k/year with online work, at least working for another place that is.

SallyA · 07-22-2010, 10:44 PM

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I can honestly say I do not know one person who can break out 50k/year with online work, at least working for another place that is.

That's really sad. I'd love to find something online so I could stay home. What about writing or data processing? I've seen some advertisements for both.

Lucretia · 07-23-2010, 10:59 AM

Most of those data processing job are scams. I should know because I tried it. There are a few virtual assistant sites that match you with people that need a secretary/administrative assistant. You should check out Team Double-Click® they are great and provide real jobs.

DIYGal · 07-23-2010, 11:19 AM

I would love to work more online. I have heard of plenty of people who make 5 even six figures plus online. It is possible.

chunk · 07-23-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DIYGal

I would love to work more online. I have heard of plenty of people who make 5 even six figures plus online. It is possible.

I would love to know what they are doing because I have never heard that. I remember being laid up from work for my normal job and looking around and never saw anything like those figures before.