One of the common requests we receive at the library is for a list of companies that people can “just do work for from home.”  While there may be lists out there, there is no way for us to say whether it is current or legitimate.   What we will caution you about is the fact that there are a lot of predator type companies out there that are counting on your desperation and/or need for money.

Typically these companies will promise you alluring income and all that you have to do is to send THEM some money.  One of the more common jobs offered is that of envelope stuffing.   Both the FTC and Better Business Bureau have published information warning people about the scam of envelope stuffing work.

http://www.bbb.org/us/article/work-at-home-schemes-408

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt131.shtm

This is not to say that it is impossible to work from home.  Some people have had existing  jobs,  that because of technology, allowed them to transition from going into an office- to working out of their home.  Other people created their own jobs by starting a business providing a product or service.   Sometimes it’s just a matter of networking and keeping channels open to let everyone know that you are seeking work from home if anyone knows of anything. 

While we do not advocate or recommend any particular websites for working from home, there a few links posted below for you to judge for yourself.  Again, we urge you to read the FTC and BBB sites to know how to check the legitimacy of an offer of work.  Good luck with your hunt.

http://www.wahm.com/     for work-at-home moms

http://www.craigslist.org    be very careful, scams abound here

http://www.2work-at-home.com/  work at home tips and ideas

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