Thursday, June 21, 2012

What Happens When You Don't Play it Smart with Work from Home Opportunities

Because there are so many legitimate work from home opportunities out there, it's unfortunate that there is a tendency for individuals to look at work from home jobs with a suspicious eye. However, when things like this happen, it's definitely no wonder. 

When looking for that perfect work from home opportunity, it's very necessary to always do your research and protect yourself. Don't depend on anybody else to do it. You are responsible for you!
  • DO YOUR RESEARCH—know who you are dealing with. Get references from others who have worked for the company! One of the biggest scams is to not employ you—only to sell you "training materials" or help find others to rip off.
  • Forget the big profits or overnight millions. A work from home opportunity is like any other job or business. If you're serious, you'll start from the bottom and dedicate yourself to success.
  • Unsolicited emails for work from home opportunities are typically scams. Regular employers don't go around knocking on doors to find out who needs a job, now do they?
  • Get all the details before you pay. Any company offering a legitimate work from home opportunity will offer all the information you need freely before requiring you to purchase any equipment! Know the refund policy! And never pay anyone just for the opportunity to work for them!  
  • Stay away from those offering advances in pay. You get the check, deposit it and are then told you've been given the wrong amount and to return a portion of the payment. Then you'll find out the check was fake and YOU are on the line for the money.

And when you do find the perfect work from home opportunity, it's very important not to mess it up, like this guy did!