How to Find Your Dream Work at Home Job

The stay at home mommy may be making a come back!

Spend more time with family working your at home dream job.

In this day and age fellow mothers have a vast array of opportunities that will allow them to stay at home with their children. The economy may be in a slump but that does not mean that the idea of a "Stay at home" mother has to go out the window. The mothers of this generation do not have to choose between spending time with the kids or bringing in a paycheck. With the large amount of telecommuting and work at home positions that are available many mothers are now able to spend quality time with their children as well as pay a bill or two.

To be a stay at home mother is a truly wonderful gift. It is one of the most rewarding experiences to be able to stay at home and play with your children , in between getting in your hours of work. Also as mothers we want to be there during the early years of our child's life and we do not want to miss any of their important milestones. In my earlier years I worked as a teacher at a day care center in an infant / toddler room. One time we had a child who walked for the very first time in front of our day care staff. At the end of the day when his mother came to pick him up , she said , “ Oh I hope he didn't walk today. I know he is going to soon and I really do not want to miss it!” I did not have the heart to tell her the truth because I knew how important it was for her to be there for this very special moment. That day I decided that when I became a mother , I would do everything I could to try to stay home with my child, at least for as long as I could afford it. Not all mothers may be able to work at home because they are able to better financially provide for their family, by physically commuting to a work place. These mothers are amazing and they deserve great recognition , as they have to work extra hard to create a healthy balance between work and home. I have been very blessed to have been able to accomplish my dream of staying home with my child , thanks to working at home. If there is an opportunity out there for a mother to stay home with her family while also being able to stay a float financially , I say “Take it!” In earlier days before such opportunities were available , we may have not had a choice. However at the present time we may take advantage of doing it all. We can be excellent care givers as well as providers. We are the superwomen of this generation! You may be saying to yourself, “Sure this sounds great, but are there truly any legit work at home jobs out there for me?” The answer to this is “Yes!”. As an experienced work at home mother, I can tell you first hand that there are real jobs that will pay you to work out of your home. You should take the time to research many work at home jobs , so that you can find one that is just right for you! You want to look for a job that will properly suit your interests and schedule. If you are patient and determined , you will surely find the perfect match that will benefit your household, mind, & wallet! Here our some useful guidelines to follow. They may help lead you in the right direction in grasping that “Dream work at home job”.

First make a checklist of everything you want in your dream work at home job.

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1.The first thing you should do is to take some time to think about all of your special skills and experience. Ask yourself , “What do I have to offer the companies who are hiring and what sets me apart from the other applicants?”

2.Next determine which jobs would make a good match for these skills and decide which positions you are qualified for. It is a great idea to jot down the list of jobs you have in mind.

3.Now I want you to go down your list of these jobs and circle the jobs that you feel would be your top picks.

4.My next suggestion is that you choose the position that you can truly see yourself working every day. This is the job that you know that you will not only enjoy , but also be just as enthusiastic six months from now as the day you started.

5.This is the fun part. It is time to go hunting for your “dream work at home job”. Try to view forums such as WAHM , online help wanted posts , and personal blogs. You will be able to find the names of companies who hire people to telecommute and you may also be able to read about people's personal experiences while working for these companies. Using a simple internet search with keywords that match the type of job you are looking for can be very helpful as well. Example: work at home P/T writer.

6.If you are able to find a position that fits all of your expectations, Congratulations! Now I recommend that you take some time before you apply for this job to do some intricate research. It is very important to investigate the company that is offering the position. A quick way to see if this particular job is authentic , is to do aquick internet search with the company's name and the keyword scam next to it. You may be very surprised at what might pop up. Another recommendation is to check with the Better Business Bureau , as they are a very reliable resource.

7.Remember most genuine work at home jobs are not going to make you rich! If they state that you will make 5,000+ in a week, that should be a red flag. This is most likely a gimmick. Also be weary of any work at home company that is asking you to pay a certain amount of money before you begin working. There of plenty of work at home positions that will provide you with a decent pay check and you will not have to invest any of your own money.

Following these helpful guidelines may help you to narrow down that perfect work at home job. Speaking from experience I can say that there is definitely a special sense of freedom and comfort that comes from working out of your home. Yes it may be stressful at times like any other job , such as the ones where you have to drive to an office to work. But It is very good to know that the opportunity is present and it offers an excellent alternative for someone who is looking to get away from the daily hustle and bustle of the physical workplace. Our generation's mothers may be quite different from the sit com mothers of the fifties, but we may be getting a little closer with some help from work at home opportunities. These jobs offer the chance to spend more time with our families and that is truly priceless!