[MJ7]

I would really like to know how many have taken these "Make money while working from home" jobs that seemed too good to be true--and were! Even if the company was pretty legitamate but it was impossible to make money, please share your experience here. I'll come back and share my mine from years ago too.

[LeggsRobbins]

Mary Kay. Bottom line is this: mathematically speaking, the business structure necessitates that most women spend money and go broke (or in debt) so that a few pyramid climbers can get rich. Stay away from it.

[ladystrange]

Over the years there has been quite a few that I fell for.(embarrassed to say).
The thing that pisses me off is that these companies target people that really need money. People that won't be buying groceies because they fell for a get rich scheme.
My advice to anyone considering this, buy a vendors liscence instead, and sell anything you want for %100 mark up

[jmn86]

I had a few bad experiences before I found the 2 opportunities I'm with now. Like I said in another post, those "stuffing envelopes" things are ALWAYS a scam. Always. Either that, or they're completely not what was advertised. I got burned several times before I learned better. haha. So honestly, don't do those. Also, any company that had a ridiculously outrageous "get rich" scheme, don't go for it. I mean, don't get me wrong, there are many great companies that you can make money from right away, but I guarantee it won't be millions of dollars in the first couple weeks. haha. So anyway, just be careful of who you sign up with.

[littledb]

Luckily I've been sparred. But everyone should know: Never ever pay for a job. A business is different.
The jobs get you with the "processing fees" or "training costs." But they don't process you or train you. They just take your money and say "bye!"
Debbie

[TW1080]

Originally Posted by littledb

Luckily I've been sparred. But everyone should know: Never ever pay for a job. A business is different.
The jobs get you with the "processing fees" or "training costs." But they don't process you or train you. They just take your money and say "bye!"
Debbie

I used to think that myself. However there are a few LEGIT work at home companies that require things like, you pay for a background check, and one particular (which I dn't think i can name publicly!) that requires that you become an LLC. Others might require that you make some expenditures, like getting a dedicated phone line. All of those things cost money. However, you are right...if they are going to charge you, make sure you know EXACTLY what it's for. If they tell you it's for something like a processing fee or training costs, no. ALWAYS research the company you're working for well before signing anything or paying anything.

[littledb]

Originally Posted by TW1080

I used to think that myself. However there are a few LEGIT work at home companies that require things like, you pay for a background check, and one particular (which I dn't think i can name publicly!) that requires that you become an LLC. Others might require that you make some expenditures, like getting a dedicated phone line. All of those things cost money. However, you are right...if they are going to charge you, make sure you know EXACTLY what it's for. If they tell you it's for something like a processing fee or training costs, no. ALWAYS research the company you're working for well before signing anything or paying anything.

I'm going to agree and disagree. A job, where you are hired, they will pay for the background check.
But, if you are an INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, then you are responsible for things like equipement (phone, LD, headset, fax machine, travel, training, supplies).
So if we really want to get technical you have:

• scams (avoid)
• jobs (where you are hired)
• telecommutting (where you have an office but work from home)
• Freelance (where you are on your own but helping out other businesses)
• Independent Contractor, similar to freelance, but they hire you to fullfill needs...outsourcing. You are responsible for your own costs.
• Business (direct sales/MLM) where you are joining an established home based biz. There is a cost, but you get training, products, and an established name
• Business (start from scratch) where you begin your own business

Am I missing anything?
Debbie

[TW1080]

Originally Posted by littledb

Am I missing anything?
Debbie

No, Debbie, I think you have it exactly right! As near as I can tell, a large majority of WAH jobs will have you working as an IC. I guess the key is to make sure that you also know that ifnormation before you hand over a dime.

[ahermitt]

If they ask you to pay... run away!

[oweirdo]

I did one once, I bought the book. so I spent $20 maybe, however to make money you had to put the same add in papers, and make copies and hand them out and get more people to buy the same book. Just a pyramid