Thursday August 08, 2002

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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 requires previous experience.  This job will require good computer skills, analytical skills, 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 databases and other information and for communicating with company and recording results of conversation.  Most companies would prefer some college education and skills for the position are a key issue. 

This work at home job's
contribution to mankind.
If this job is done very well, in a spirit of service and very courteously, this work at home job makes a GOOD CONTRIBUTION to our fellow man. By working at home you also  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.

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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.   There are also websites on the internet that specialize in publishing information about work at home jobs.  As you can imagine, these types of jobs fill quickly so can be difficult to find.

Work at Home
Virtual Reservationist

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 the work is usually inbound (versus outbound), you may or may not be less able to control your work times than if you do outbound telemarketing.

Work at Home Job Information
Various types of companies, from airlines to hotels may employ people to work at home taking and handling calls at home.  Inbound Reservationists do the same thing their office-based colleagues do, but they get to do it at home.  Pay is generally VERY GOOD.   Duties would include helping customers make reservations, give out schedule and other information, and make changes to existing reservations, as well as handling other customer service functions.

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

Travel Requirements
This work at home job typically involves virtually NO TRAVEL.  Sometimes the home-based reservationists are entitled to free travel as a perk to their employment.