What is a Telecommuting Job & Do They Exist?

tel·e·com·mute - To work at home using a computer connected to the network of one's employer.

The simple answer is yes but finding them may be another issue. It is unfortunate but true that the Internet is filled with scams and people waiting to take your money in just about every direction you look.

Many telecommuting jobs require that you have special skills. Your skills can vary from customer service to document coding and data entry. You have to be patient and sort out all of the scams and look for the legitimate positions, but they do exist.

Aside from special skills, they may also require you have DSL hook up, a second phone line, fax access or a special program.

Many larger companies are and will be outsourcing work to telecommuters, this helps them keep their costs down. While the company is keeping their costs down, you are now keeping down your own costs by working at home, this is a win/win situation for both of you. When approaching a company for a wahm job, make sure to treat it as any other job. Be professional and submit your resume. One of the biggest problems encountered with wahm jobs is the fear of hiring someone that is will be unprofessional.

MyMommyBiz is dedicated to searching the Internet and finding legitimate jobs and weeding out the scams. Make sure to check our Telecommuting Job Directory weekly for our new listings.

Please be sure to also read our article, "Is this Telecommuting Job Legitimate?"

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Is this Telecommuting Job Legitimate?

For many of us we have the same dream, "to work from home and be there for our family." This is indeed a viable option, however, it can be difficult to sift through all of the scams and find a legitimate opportunity.

So how is it you ask that you can find a legitimate telecommuting job that allows you to work from home? The answer is simple, but that doesn't mean it will be easy, "research." Most importantly always remember: You should never pay for a Job! Legitimate jobs will not ask you to pay to work.

Below we have listed some suggestions and tips to help you research a telecommuting job's legitimacy:

-Visit the Better Business Bureau and see if the company is a member. Check to see if they have any listed complaints against them.

-Post your questions on the MyMommyBiz Telecommuting board and talk to other wahm's. They can be a wealth of information!

-You can perform a WhoIs search through GoDaddy and find out who the owner of the domain name is and when it was registered. If it is a newly registered name, chances are more likely it is not a legitimate job, as if the site has been registered with the same company for many years.

-Call or email the company directly for more information. A legitimate company will have an 800 number listed. Make sure to call and talk to someone and ask questions. If they don't offer an option to talk with a live person this is most likely is another red flag.

-If the money potential listed is "too good to be true" than it most likely is! Exaggerated claims about your potential pay should be a big red flag.

-If the job lists "no experience necessary" you should be leery. After all would you want to hire someone that had no work experience?

-If you found the job listing under a free classified, this is usually another red flag in your search.

MyMommyBiz wishes you Good Luck finding the right opportunity for you and your family. We know it can be a daunting task we are here for you! If you should have any questions post them on our telecommuting board and we will do our best to help you! Please remember, you should never pay to work!