Are Work from Home Jobs Legit

I can remember being in my early 20s; newlyweds, looking to start a family, and wanting to stay home to raise my kids. I was scouring the internet for jobs that I could do from home. Mind you, A LOT has changed in 20 years. Work from home was not nearly as popular then as it is now. The computer age has evolved into one where we can really perform many jobs well from anywhere in the world. Over the last two years, a multitude of people have moved their offices to their homes. While the pandemic has created many more opportunities to work from home some still question, “Are work-from-home jobs legit?”. The answer is yes and no. There is a plethora of work-from-home jobs that are legitimate businesses while there are others you need to steer clear of.

Are work-from-home jobs legit?

How can I tell if the offer is not legit:

There are many scammers who create fake job postings to steal your personal information and financial assets. These people may pose as a company or reputable person. They get you to trust them before they take advantage of the opportunity for theft that comes from working remotely. Work From Home Jobs have become increasingly popular recently which means there is more risk involved when dealing with unfamiliar contractors. Be careful about where exactly this type of advertising appears on social media sites.

• If the job seems too good to be true… it probably is.  If you are offered a high-paying job that you know you are not qualified for – run! More times than not these are scammers just trying to get your personal information.

• You have to pay upfront costs.  This should be a dead giveaway, but 1,000’s of people fall for this type of scam every year. If they are asking you to send in X amount of dollars to process paperwork or to find work in your area it is a scam. Since when do we pay to have a job?

• There are warnings posted online. While the scammers are a bad byproduct of the internet age, we have a way to check up on them. If you look for information online and there is little to nothing to be found – it’s probably a scam. If you find the company and there are others warning about working with the company – listen to them!

What are some of the legit Work from home jobs?

• Online tutoring. This is going to be the future of tutoring, as with many other things. You don’t have to travel to the tutor and the tutor doesn’t have the added cost of renting office space.
• English as 2nd language classes. More and more people of all nationalities are moving to the US. And as they come, they will need to be able to communicate. Market yourself as ESL or TEFL and watch the business come to you.
• Telemarketing, Customer Service, & Tech Support Rep. If you are looking for a chance to be your own boss while working in customer service, this might just be the perfect job. Companies often outsource their service and support networks. They seek people who can provide clear-toned voices that will make clients feel heard without being too pushy or aggressive about it all at once!
• Virtual Assistant.  As a virtual assistant (or VA) you are just that, you will assist your employer from your home. It could be answering emails or updating contact lists.

Now, begs the question. Where do I go to find legit work-from-home jobs? There are many reputable websites that can connect you with potential employers. INDEED.com has a good selection of job opportunities and have built a good reputation as well.

Do you work from home? How did you get started?