These days, plenty of people either hate their job or don't have one at all which creates a steady interest in the idea of working from home. These are usually the folks that search the internet with a discerning eye, wary of scams and feeling unsure if working from home could be their own reality.
Though the number is only somewhere around 3 million according to the latest data, it shows there is a segment out there working from home and making the bills each month. However, working from home definitely has its realities-- and even with a can-do attitude, working from home isn't always for everybody.
These are 5 reasons you should consider passing up working from home.
#1-You're a waitress. Unfortunately, there are some vocations you just can't do from home. Though the amount varies, work from home jobs (or, telecommuting jobs) have the element of the internet connected to them. Common work from home jobs include freelance writing/editing, data entry, medical or legal transcription, virtual interpreter/translator, customer service representative, virtual/administrative assistant, consulting, online tutoring, accounting/bookkeeping, online marketing and e-commerce.
#2-You don't have the discipline. If you're easily distracted, are prone to procrastination, aren't very good at meeting goals or any combination thereof, your work from home endeavors will likely go down in flames. Many people like the idea of not having a boss breathe down their neck until there's no boss to breathe down their neck.
#3-You flip out at the smallest setback. When you work from home, it is up to you to be on the ball and deal with problems as they arise. Don't forget- when you work at home, you are not only your own boss; you're also your own tech support, bookkeeper, legal department and human resources manager.
#4- You don't know when to quit. One of the benefits of working from home is the chance to have flexible hours and an easier time balancing your work life with your home life. It can be quite easy to end up working more hours if you can't set boundaries and stick to them.
#5- You're not good at planning ahead financially. Obviously, getting paid is the reason we all work; but having the ability to cover expenses in case a client skips out on you or you don't get paid on time is paramount. If you're in the habit of living paycheck to paycheck and aren't very good at planning ahead financially, you could land yourself in serious trouble.
If you are still not discouraged by the end of this list, then you may just have what it takes to launch your own successful work from home career.
