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Other at home careers?? - December


Posted: Jan 13, 2015

I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any other honest work at home companies other than transcription? I recall a while back someone mentioning their son working for a company at home basically taking incoming calls for I think Direct TV, but didn't directly work for Direct TV, he worked through a different company. I've been doing MT work for 15 years and like many I'm tired, I'm bored. I don't want to search for days just to find a ton of scams or jobs that pay just as poorly as MT, so if anyone has any realistic thoughts, I would deeply appreciate it. Thanks all for your time. (I know time is money)

other at home jobs - katrina

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Check out ratracerebellion.com website for at home careers.

Try 1800FLOWERS and - sm

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hotel chains like Hilton. They both hire work at home order takers and reservationists. Also, some of the major insurance companies (BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, etc.) hire remote CSRs.

Thanks for the ideas!! - December

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I never would have realize the hotel idea or insurance for that matter. Thanks again!
You are very welcome! - nm
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Xx

At home work - Rusty

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A few years back, before MM bought out my favorite place to work, I applied and got a job working for the police dept typing reports for police officers. I wish I had taken it instead of sticking with MT, as I said they sold out to MM. I think that would have never gotten boring. They were transitioning trained trans to home. Also, ASK.com hires people to answer questions in your area of expertise. I do not know how much they pay, and wouldn't think it would be much, but who knows. Also Angie's List hires at home workers. Good luck. I hope you find something.


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