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Posted by KC Morgan Jul 17, 2008 |
You may hear that self employment is very freeing, an independent lifestyle where you pick the jobs and call the shots. What they didn’t tell you is that work at home can come with its own unique set of troubles as well.
The Reality of Work at Home
The reality of work at home is that it can be very lonely and the work isn’t always steady. Your budget will change, your finances will fluctuate and sometimes your nerves will be frayed. You can handle all of these troubles. How about a few more?
What They Didn’t Tell You
Explore a few little-known facts associated with the work at home lifestyle, and find out if you’re still up to the task of self employment:
About Payment
Many employers may offer written or verbal promises of compensation. If you don’t understand the terms, do not agree to them. That revenue-sharing deal may sound great at first…until you realize just how hard it is to get more than one thousand clicks. You may also be required to ask for payment through PayPal’s invoicing system. Be advised that PayPal will take a percentage of every invoice amount received.
About Samples
You may have to go through a lengthy hiring process with some employers, who will ask for samples of your work. They may give you an entire assignment so they can see your style. You’ll have to take time out of your work day in order to provide this. In many cases, you’ll be compensated for none of it.
About Schedules
You decide when you want to work, sure, but they decide when they want to receive their projects. You’ll still have to work around an employer’s deadline in order to be compensated, and that means scheduling your time depending on their whims.