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blharlow
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2008 18:22
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A Real online JOB. I have seen a lot of post about Opportunities etc. I am not looking for an opportunity, I am looking for a REAL Job. I already working a full time job. I have two little ones, so I want to do something at home. I am already with WEST.COM, but hardly ever have the opportunity for hours that I can work. Has anyone found any real jobs out there? Feel free to PM me, but please don't send me a bunch of Opportunities. Before joining this forum, I have spent the last year searching and I am tired. Any suggestions? Thanks
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beccala
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2008 18:58
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You know people - c'mon! No one can tell you how to get started. I had to work my butt off searching and filling out app after app - searching and searching - as I said it took me 4 years to find something legit and that pays decently.... and that is in Tech Support. You have to be self-starter! You have to be diligent and smart. Get on line and start searching. Don't fall for things that you have to pay for! DON'T DO IT. Nothing legitimate asks you to pay for anything! You have to get a decent resume done and be ready to send it out A LOT! And you need to post it on every single site you find.... search, search and search some more. Good luck!
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blharlow
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2008 19:42
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beccala: You know people - c'mon! No one can tell you how to get started. I had to work my butt off searching and filling out app after app - searching and searching - as I said it took me 4 years to find something legit and that pays decently....
My only thought, wouldn't it have been nice if someone would have given people like you a head up, instead of you wasting 4 years? I, like many others on this forum are looking for a heads up. Some type of direction would be nice, but I have seen post after post of encouraging words and a Good Luck. Must everyone that hopes to find a real job online, search for 4 or more years, when the need for the job is now & not later. 
Thank you for your time.
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Mayra
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2008 16:58
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Can you give me more information on your new job? I am looking for an additional income. My husband been out of work since February and its been quite tight around here. Can you help?
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beccala
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2008 21:31
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Ok... (sigh).... blharlow & Mayra... I cannot tell you what company I am working for... it would not be appropriate. I DID tell you the industry - google it!! If I had more advice I WOULD SHARE IT!
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teresagoodley
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# Posted: 27 Jul 2008 13:26
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Lawerence,
You can contact me at [email protected]
I am in a faith based organization. I do this part time as well. I do not make a ton of money but it is worth my while.
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ADJ
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# Posted: 11 Aug 2008 15:38
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Hi, I am a new member and thought that I would throw my hat into the ring also. I have just recently became unemployed(truck driver for 19 yrs.) and I have no desire to go back to doing this type of work.I am a female and older and beyond burn-out.Can anyone help me with any ideas about finding a work at home "job. Does everything consist of the use of a computer-I am still learning but as you can read, I am quite aware of my "spelling. I don't ming investing in something as long as it is a small sum.If I had a lot of money I would not be looking for a job-I would be able to take a vacation and settle my nerves Thanks a million
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gradyp
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# Posted: 12 Aug 2008 03:51
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Welcome to the forum, ADJ. I can relate to feeling "burned out" with an offline job. There are times that I feel that way myself.
Are you wanting to do something online? There are a lot of ways you could do that. But there are other opportunities that could be done offline as well.
Your spelling looks pretty good. Just remember that many programs now have a spellchecker on them. If you see a word underlined in red, take a close look at it. Right click on the word and you'll see some choices that might have the right word. It won't catch words that are misspelled into other words, but it can help cut down on your spelling mistakes.
Good luck making some money so you can take that vacation and settle your nerves!  (Set that as a goal/reward  )
Grady
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Sara Hepburn
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# Posted: 9 Sep 2008 23:35
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I would just like to interject something that I hear a lot "legit companies don't ask you to invest anything" while I think it is true to some degree, I know there are many LEGIT companies that have a small start up fee in place in order to be able to compensate the employees. I think we are too quick to cast aside great opportunities only because we might have to pay a bit upfront. Isn't that what going to college is all about...investing a bit upfront in order to have a better future?
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JennyRR
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# Posted: 11 Oct 2008 17:41
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I was 'burnt out' as well, a bit like you my job involved driving around the country for appointments, sitting in traffic and I just got worn out so I retired recently.
Even after working loads of years my pension was not a lot so I had to start working at home. I love it, the freedom it gives me.
Whatever you start, it takes a bit of time to get the money coming in, but it certainly is possible, things are great now.
I got fed up searching and searching and eventually I chose a Company who has set up four websites for me and they included everything, it was the whole package. The most important thing being a one to one tutor as I was a newbie to internet marketing.
So a home business online can work. just be cautious who you choose to work with.
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OurSouls
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# Posted: 17 Oct 2008 08:45
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Only just joined this forum today. The truth is, as much as I have been looking for some extra income for quite some time, I do find it hard to see exactly what I want.
I work as a Freelance IT consultant, and I love my job. I don't want a replacement job, I could just do with a bit of a supplement. I live in a small-ish town in England and tend to have extended periods of very little work. During this period I'd like to find something I could do from home.
Ideally, something as boring as data entry would still be perfect, but I know that any advertised data entry jobs tend to be scams.
I signed up for Associated content to see what it was like. I'm still waiting on confirmation of my first sumbission. However, I'm no writer. All I'm looking for is some kind of data entry or survery job that I can do in my own time for a few extra pennies.
Does anyone have any ideas?
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happywife
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# Posted: 18 Oct 2008 06:22 · Edited by: happywife
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You may want to look into Amazon's Mechanical Turk. They have all kinds of daily human intelligent tasks (HIT's) that you would probably have no trouble completing.
They don't necessarily have to be in your skill area of IT, but you may find some that pay better in that field. It's worth looking into.
Some tasks may only take a minute of your time and pay you .10 - .20 cents, others may take longer and pay more, etc.
All the best,
Angie
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OurSouls
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# Posted: 18 Oct 2008 07:33
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Thanks Angie,
The site looks perfect for what I'm after. The only possible problem being that the payments may not be able to be sent to the UK and I couldn't see a UK version of the site. I've asked them of the possibilities and will let you know how I get on.
Regards,
Dave
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happywife
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# Posted: 18 Oct 2008 07:51
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Your welcome Dave!
I'd wondered about that (not knowing where you were located), but I thought I read that they did accept users from all over now. I'll definitely be interested in hearing what you find out.
I use MT as a requester for small things on my site, so, who knows, you may end up doing a task for me one day. 
Keep me posted...
Angie
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OurSouls
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# Posted: 20 Oct 2008 16:06
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Hi Angie,
Just to let you know. I heard back from Amazon regarding the HITs payment. Unfortunately they still only support payment in the form of US bank accounts or amazon.com gift certificates. They can't even support the certificates being transfered to the other amazon sites, i.e. amazon.co.uk.
Unfortunately this means it is not exactly appropriate for me, although I greatly appreciate your assistance. The good news is that in my message to them I did suggest paypal. They seem to have taken this on board, (how successful it will be I don't know,) and said it may be a possibility for the near future.
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happywife
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# Posted: 20 Oct 2008 19:00
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Aw, what a shame! Well, hopefully they will get on the ball and get the paypal option activated. I got the impression from the sound of some of the answers to my HIT's that individuals from other countries were involved, but maybe they somehow have US bank accounts or something.
Thanks for letting me know the response and status. Have you looked into elance.com, getafreelancer.com, and scriptlance.com? They may be more global. Scriiptlance may be the closest to your field.
To be honest with you, I'd start working on building your own website business. You can take it gradually as you have the time, but it would most likely be the most profitable option in the long run.
I use SiteBuildIt and think they are brilliant. Just a thought.
All the best,
Angie
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OurSouls
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# Posted: 21 Oct 2008 03:57
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Thanks Angie, I'll give some of those a look. Funnily enough, I have start looking into website design. The first thing I'd want to do before doing a website business would be to come up with an idea. If I can get a bit of knowledge behind me first, then when that idea comes I'm sure it will be a much smoother ride.
I'll keep you up to date on any progress I make with the other sites.
Thanks again for all your help.
Regards,
Dave
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BlueIce
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# Posted: 22 Oct 2008 13:43
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How did they go?
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OurSouls
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# Posted: 23 Oct 2008 07:28
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I haven't taken on any jobs on those sites, although elance did look quite good. I've taken on a few jobs locally for now so don't have much time to try out the online work, but once I have the time I'll probably give elance a shot.
Will let you know how it goes.
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blessings2you
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# Posted: 16 Dec 2008 16:45
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Sara Hepburn, I would like to know if you're making good money with the link you have in your signature. I'm interested in doing something online again.
Thank you
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