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Wanting to leave - MTMT


Posted: Aug 04, 2012

What types of jobs can still be done from home and make a reasonable wage?  I've been a MT for 15 years, making less money now than I did my first months, and just really wanting to leave.  I would like to find something that can still be done from home, if anyone has any legitimate ideas...

I've noticed getting pictures framed is outrageously - expensive. Perhaps a niche for

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someone who can price for today's adjusted income levels? Someone could start out, maybe, by specializing in smaller (smaller equipment, work space, shipping charges) but nicish quality frames, mats, etc., and advertise on eBay, Etsy, etc.

This popped into my mind because I'm seriously considering buying a mat cutter to do my own, they're so expensive. Those 50% custom framing sales at Michael's and its ilk are a gimmick--prices doubled to begin with, lower priced possibilities awful enough to encourage paying MORE for not enough more. Standard size mats and frames only fit standard size art and are limited in color and quality (low). My local framers not only are too expensive, but don't even offer linen liners in the creamy off-white I need (their vendors offer many colors). Only grayish "linen."

As for style--good, quality design--that's typically VERY expensive. Someone who could offer that as part of an affordable price would probably end up turning away work in short order.

If anyone takes up this challenge, please post here so I can find you. :)

I'll probably go back to general transcription - Boosted Mom

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at least for now, until that gets too automated. The change is nice, articles, books, shows, etc. Right now I'm transcribing a book for someone, good way to get my feet wet again in general transcription.

General Transcription - Fatigued Fingers

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How did you get into that field?

Genteral Transcription - SR

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Where do you find general transcription work like books, articles, etc. and how much do you charge for that?

Typo, General Transcription, I can't type without voices in my head. - SR

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