Thursday August 08, 2002

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Work at home Job...

Your Pets' Rating of this Work at Home Job.
With the exception of a small number of pets who look forward to behaving badly when you're not home (you know who they are), all pets strongly advocate home-based employment and wish all pet parents could stay at home all the time.  Pets would rate this job as a STRONG RECOMMEND since it involves virtually 100% of your time at home.

Level of Training, Skills, Education and other Requirements
Most frequently this work at home job can be done by people with little or no previous experience.  This job will probably require a very clear speaking voice and good communication skills, a quiet work environment so that calls can be placed with no background noise.  If sales-related, a strong, positive attitude can also be very helpful.  Internet access may be required for accessing telephone numbers, following scripts, communicating with company and recording results of conversation.  Education required is minimal.  

This work at home job's
contribution to mankind.
This work at home job provides MINIMAL CONTRIBUTION to our fellow man unless your work is being done on a volunteer basis for a nonprofit or other type of agency. By working at home, however, you do contribute to your own well-being, the well-being of your spouse and children, your community, and even if in a small way, our nation as a whole.

Action
Scanning trade journals and traditional advertising may or may not help you find work in this specialized type of work at home job, especially in your local area.  Large internet search engines may be helpful to a search for this type of work at home job.  Also consider contacting companies that sell outsourced customer service and other teleservices.  Volunteer (on a paid basis, of course) as a sub-contractor.  There are also websites on the internet that specialize in publishing information about work at home jobs. 

Work at Home
Virtual Agent
 

Compatibility of this Work at Home Job with a meaningful Work At Home Lifestyle
This job is rated  VERY COMPATIBLE with a work at home lifestyle.  Most often this work at home job can be done at various hours and requires only a good telephone work environment, including no background noises while working.  Because most calls will be received on an inbound basis, (versus outbound), you may or may not be able to control the hours that you work.

Work at Home Job Information
Various types of companies, especially call centers and/or telemarketing companies, employ people to work at home taking and handling calls at home.  The work would answering the phone and then usually following a script to disseminate the information.  The call may or may not be sales-related.  Pay is MODEST to GOOD. 

Work at Home Opportunities Available for this Work at Home Job
We feel that opportunities for this type of work at home are GOOD and increasing as the workplace continues to recognize the benefits of having off-site employees. 

Travel Requirements
This work at home job typically involves virtually NO TRAVEL.