In some cases, a work at home job is an easier option than trying to start your own business from scratch. The majority of people like to know exactly how much they will make each and every week. Working for an established company may provide benefits and taxes may be taken directly out of your earnings so you don’t have to worry about it at the end of the year. For many, this gives a sense of security and stability.
There are many types of work at home jobs. There are jobs that will hire you as an independent contractor. This basically means that although you’ll be working for Company ABC, you are solely responsible for your own taxes, no unemployment benefits if and when the assignment terminates, and no health benefits.. If you are thinking about going that way, you should definitely talk with your tax advisor. You wouldn’t want to have a whopping tax bill at the end of the year.
So, what are some of jobs you can get as an independent contractor? Tomorrow there will be a short list that I’ve broken down by children’s ages. Some jobs (mostly phone work) are nearly impossible if you have little ones under foot. The reason that I say “nearly” is because a lot depends on your children’s personalities and interests.
Stay tuned for the “Infancy to 7 Year” types of jobs you can do from home in my next post.
