People feign for the freedom, making their own hours, sleeping in, no more commuting, you can take a day off whenever you want, you don't have to deal with co workers, and being your own boss.
This all sounds great doesn't it? On the downside it is a lot of responsibility and very few are able to just close up shop at 6pm and walk away for the night like they can at a brick and mortar job.
You don't work and you're not going to make any money. Many like the idea of working from home so they can be with their family but remember the old saying, "Be careful what you wish for."
You have to be able to truly balance dual roles of being a productive worker and being a parent. You must be able to set firm boundaries and make sure you a running your business as efficient as possible.
Balance will be both your best friend and your worst enemy. When you work from home it means that you are self employed. Self employment often reflects to some as one who is unemployed so you are an entrepreneur.
Many people see home workers as simply staying home. You must be able to cope with these obstacles and overcome them. There will be unexpected guests who think that because you're home, it is time to socialize.
You may find the phone rings on the hook just because you're home so you must be available to chat. You do not want to be rude but sometimes it takes a hammer on the head for people to understand.
Put a note on your door you that says you are not available 8-5 and either get a phone line or send all calls to voice mail and check them later.
When it comes to home based opportunities, they are endless. You can work from a computer, be a bookkeeper, do billing, telemarketing, assembling parts, and day care, make silk flower arrangements, refinish furniture, or even knit bedspreads.
What ever you have a niche for there is an opportunity for it, someone wants it!
