Need A Legit Work-From-Home Job? Try These 3

When you think of work-from-home jobs, you may think of scams like stuffing envelopes. And while there is no shortage of scams out there in the work-at-home arena, here’s the good news: There are plenty of legit ones too.

We won’t delve into working from home for yourself as a freelance writer, graphic designer, artist, etc., in this article. Instead, we’ll show you how to work from home for big, legitimate companies that may need your services.

Online Tutor

Education is shifting online more and more each day. And while some of that can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, the convenience of online education makes it seem like it’ll be here to stay.

For online education to work, you need tutors. And since there are so many subjects and so many students worldwide, the demand for online tutors is high.

You could teach English to students across the globe. Or you could teach math to young kids in your own backyard. Regardless, if you’re interested in teaching online and getting paid for it, you could make around $10 to $15 per hour, which could grow to $20 with experience.

Getting hired as an online tutor usually involves a video interview. Here are some sites that may help you get started in this work-at-home field:

• Tutor.com
• Varsity Tutors
• Gogokid
• VIPKID
• EF Education First

Technical Support Representative

Are you a good problem solver? Are you tech-savvy? If so, you could do remote work as a technical support rep.

This work-at-home job often involves helping customers solve problems over the phone or via online chat. Depending on the job and company, you may need certain tech knowledge or experience.

Salary.com states that tech support reps can earn up to $43,300 per year. To get started, look for positions with companies like Dell and Apple. You could also visit the Indeed.com Job Board to see who’s hiring.

Don’t end your search for tech support rep jobs there, though, as any tech company (or company that makes products that have moving parts) usually needs such workers. Visit their sites, and you should see a career section with job listings.

Customer Service Representative

Do you like to talk on the phone? Are you good at helping people? Do you have patience? You can combine those three interpersonal skills to earn income working from home as a customer service rep.

Some of these jobs are held in call centers. But don’t be surprised if you find plenty that allow you to work at home, provided you have a quiet space at your disposal.

Depending on your experience and skills, you could earn anywhere from $8 to $15 per hour as a customer service representative. All types of companies need workers to fill this void. Here are some examples to help you begin your search:

• Amazon Jobs
• American Express
• TeleTech
• VIPDesk Connect