Here are some jobs you can do from the comfort of your home and earn a decent salary. See the top 10 list. Most of these require 5-9 years of experience, but many on this list are jobs that don't require a degree.
Working from home may require a little negotiation on your part, but many employers are open to telecommuting. On the other hand, becoming an independent contractor or self-employed are also ways you can earn money in your slippers.
10. Travel Agent
Salary: $32,122
Job Description: Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required.
Hiring Now: Travel Agents
9. Medical Claims Processing
Salary: $36,814
Job Description: Medical claims processing involves the encoding and coordination of all information related to patient health care and working with insurance carriers to get claims paid. This type of home based business would be very detail-oriented and would require previous experience.
Hiring Now: Medical Claims Processors
8. Graphic Designer
Salary: $40,117
Job Description: Graphic designers produce visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and business metrics. Designers need imaginative flair, awareness of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of material costs and time limits.
Hiring Now: Graphic Designers
7. Property Manager
Salary: $41,427
Job Description: Residential property managers help investment property owners and homeowners in preserving and increasing the value of their real estate investments. They manage the day-to-day financial operations of the property, including finding and placing qualified tenants, and they ensure the property is in good working order.
Hiring Now: Property Managers
6. Freelance Writer, Technical
Salary: $42,520
Job Description: Technical writers explain in simple language scientific and technical ideas that are difficult for the average reader to understand. Some write articles and reports on current trends in fields such as science and engineering.
Hiring Now: Freelance Writers
5. Account Executive, Inside Sales
Salary: $42,624
Job Description: Primary responsibilities include heavy outbound calls to generate sales and new business.
Hiring Now: Account Executive
4. Interpreter or Translator
Salary: $43,478
Job Description: Translators and interpreters convert one language into another. They work on special projects that are suited to their talents and areas of knowledge. Translators deal with the written word, often converting literary pieces or technical manuals, business guidelines, etc. Interpreters, on the other hand, make it possible for people who do not speak the same language to talk to one another.
Hiring Now: Interpreter/Translator
3. Public Relations Professional
Salary: $52,675
Job Description: Engage in promoting or creating a positive image for individuals, groups or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches.
Hiring Now: Public Relations Jobs
2. Financial Planner
Salary: $59,548
Job Description: Financial planners help individuals and groups maximize their savings, income and investments. Some teach people, through seminars and workshops, how to manage their finances.
Hiring Now: Financial Planner
1. Web Software Engineer
Salary: $71,149
Job Description: Software engineers working in applications or systems development analyze user needs, and design computer applications software or systems. Software engineers can be involved in the design and development of many types of software, including software for operating systems and network distribution.
Hiring Now: Software Engineer
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Feb 4th 2009 @ 12:57PM Robert
Earn a significant income from home...
www.rpmpower.goambit.com
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Feb 4th 2009 @ 1:19PM Robert
Energy is Deregulating is occurring across the US
What does that mean?
...It means that consumers will actually choose their Electric and Natural Gas providers!
Ambit Energy
(Electric & Natural Gas Provider)
Has put together an amazing opportunity for anyone who is looking to supplement their current incomes!
The good news is the earning potential is Unlimited! There is no cap on what you can earn!
It is set up so that you get paid, month after month, when customers pay their Gas and Electric bills.
There are also many other ways we get paid such as referral, and leadership bonuses!
Ambit Energy offers Electric and Gas in 3 States at this time, with more to follow in the New Year!
The TEXAS, ILLINOIS & NEW YORK areas, in addition to Long Island, are all open.
Ambit Energy is a 2 year old company that did $400 Million in annual revenue for 2007 and is growing at a rate of 23% every month!!
Ambit Energy has partnered with Royal Dutch Shell Corp. which is the 3rd largest company in the World!
This is reason enough to at least check this out!
www.rpmpower.energy526.com
What's the catch??
The catch is, you need to take action and either email or call me!!
I then share the opportunity with you, there is no pressure from me, you decide if this is for you or if it is not for you!
Call or E-mail anytime...
God Bless,
Robert Miraglia
321-426-6120
rpmgraphics@yahoo.com
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Feb 4th 2009 @ 4:12PM Danita
Why not enjoy what you do? Work from home for yourself. Meet great people doing the same thing. Travel cheap! Help others do the same and have a thriving business! Be determined that this year will be different than last year! http://www.danita.mydfilive.com
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Feb 8th 2009 @ 10:28PM Savana
Work at Home in your own business. This business pays you daily pay and residual monthly checks. Since it is your business it is will able so if something happens to you, your family will inherit your business and continue to receive your residual checks each month. Retire in five to six years.
www.IboPlus.com/summerm
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Feb 8th 2009 @ 11:27PM JBarbo
Executive Level Income From Home with Part-time Hours. No Selling, No commuting, no degrees required. Not MLM.
Serious Candidates Call 1-800-934-3473
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Feb 11th 2009 @ 5:19PM DJ Walsh
I am a disabled Industrial Engineer/Consultant.I cannot travel ,so I stay at home and write. Need $$$ and am available immed.Ten years exper in retail distribution.
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Feb 12th 2009 @ 3:47PM JBarbo
Executive Level Pay From Home. Simple. No degree required. Part-time hours. No Selling. Not MLM.
Serious Candidates call 1-800-934-3473 xt. 6828
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Feb 12th 2009 @ 6:56PM Ron
Those salaries are ok but I've made that much in a month. Check out http://www.TryMaverick.com. I've told everyone I know about it and many of them are making money with it now as well. I hope sharing this will help.
Stay away from all those envelope stuffing, paid to read email, gifting pyramids and chain letter schemes. Good luck everyone and try to hang in there during these tough times.
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Feb 16th 2009 @ 10:12PM Diane
The ONLY way to escape from this is to be your own boss. A traditional brick and mortar business will OWN you almost as much as a JOB (Just Over Broke!) Your only HOPE is a home based internet business (The internet grows every SECOND!) The paradigm shift has already occurred – this economy is the perfect storm for the home-based business industry.
I can provide you with FREE information to provide you with freedom – time and financial freedom! Go to my site http://www.WealthTheHonestWay.com
Take a minute, fill out your info and I can CHANGE your life forever. Would earning an extra $5,000 to $10,000 or more part-time or full-time change your life? Your dreams CAN come true if you don’t participate in this economy. God Bless!!
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Feb 23rd 2009 @ 10:22AM Russ
STARTED WORKING FROM HOME A FEW MONTHS AGO...HAD TO!! FOUND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY AND AM MAKING AN EXTRA $5K A MONTH FROM HOME! NOT EASY AND NOT GET RICH QUICK, BUT IT WORKS!! GO TO HTTP://WWW.EXVICEPRES.COM AND SEE IF ITS FOR YOU.
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Feb 26th 2009 @ 7:34AM Rose
Working at home is wonderful. Try www.wecanhireyou.com
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Feb 28th 2009 @ 7:19PM Inez Holmes
I am Inez from Work At Home United. I am going to share some information about me and our team and company to see if this sounds like something you would be interested in for at home mom/dads and for people who would like to make that extra income from home. We are partnered with an International Wellness Company backed by the Better Business Bureau and the EPA and they are also a registered pharmaceutical company. We do NOT sell anything, distribute any products, we are not a multi level marketing company or a pyramid type of company at all. If you could use the extra income help stretch your dollar to pay off bills, mortgage, buy that new car, and retire someone and yourself really soon. Maybe even fire your own boss then you can make an appointment with me for the best time to call you with all the details of this excellent job opportunity. http://workathomeunited.com/setfree and/or http://livetotalwellness.com/setfree
Take a minute, fill out your info and I can CHANGE your life forever.
POSITIVE THINKING GETS YOU NO WHERE. POSITIVE ACTION GETS YOU EVERYWHERE
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Mar 4th 2009 @ 1:55PM LanaMarie
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT JOB SECURITY?
People like to have freedom and security in their lives. Working outside the home doesn't provide either one. You can own a home-based business in the Discount Health Care Industry for less than $100.00. 70% of Americans have NO benefits! Residual pay is what makes this such an exciting opportunity. No experience or license is necessary. Want to know more? Email me DIRECTLY at lanamarie2@gmail.com
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Mar 5th 2009 @ 2:24PM Frederick Dorsey
There're work at home jobs which require one to be skilled at what you're doing.However for those who're not this could be an opportunity opening.!http://www.frederick.mydfilive.com.
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Mar 7th 2009 @ 11:45PM Anita
Hi Mike, I am a single Mom and currenly working one full time job, one part time job and cleaning houses on the side. I would love to stay home and work so that I can spend more time with my son and travel. I have checked out home based jobs before and have been burned and lost money I could not afford to lose. What you say sounds good but so did the person who took my hard earned money. How do I know that what you say is legit? I know that there are companies out there who are honest but don't know how to find them. I always wonder if there is anyone out there who will let people who can't afford to take a chance to make money and then pay for whatever training or materials they need. Can you help me?
Thank you! Anita
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Mar 10th 2009 @ 2:48PM Kastner
Lotions, potions, juices, vacations, candles, herbs, legal plans and this and that. Who can afford these luxury items with the economy the way it is? People are tightening their belts and getting rid of anything that they don't need. And on top of that, these companies are charging up to $500 in start up costs!
Start your own business today offering the most sought out commodity in America, Healthcare! Everyone needs healthcare! Earn up to $160 per person in up-front commissions while earning up to $60 per month in ongoing monthly residuals on every person you sign up.
This isn't one of those discount plans and it's accepted at EVERY doctor, hospital and dentist nationwide! This medical and dental program is only $85 per family, per month! No License Needed!
All these opportunities cost money to sign up, not us. We'll also give you 2 paid vacations per year, medical and dental benefits, 401k, car allowances of up to $1000 per month, and 8 other ways to earn an income. Keep in mind, it cost's NOTHING to get your business started today!
What's it going to be? Pay one of these mlm's to sign up and offer a product that families can't afford because of the economy or sign up today (no cost) and offer a product that everyone (including yourself) is looking for, medical and dental benefits.
Learn more about this 26 year old, debt free, recession proof, non profit business. Please feel free to give me a call 303-674-6406 / 800-800-2716 or visit my web site @ www.iabmemberships.com
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Mar 10th 2009 @ 2:51PM Alexis
You can work from home! I do:
http://steveandalexis.worldventures.biz/
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Mar 16th 2009 @ 3:13PM ANTHONY
I worked as an electrican for over 6 years, I got hurt from an accident that disabled my left arm. I looking for stay work
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Mar 19th 2009 @ 8:36PM ED HALEY
Normally, I would never go near a MLM company, but this one has such a great product and a FREE web site, I had to give it a try. No hidden fees at all. Great support. I am really enjoying watching my business grow. Definately worth a look. www.EdHaley.DrinkACTbuilders.com
EdHaley.DrinkACTweb.com
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Mar 23rd 2009 @ 8:19AM Susan Lesica
I think we have the best work-at-home opps in the U.S. as Account Executives for Avenue Success. We provide business services for small to mid-sized businesses such as websites, advertising, financial products too. Our AEs can make over six figures a yesr, and its your own business, its pay-for-performance based. I'm looking for AE's, so if interested, send your resume & info to slesica2@gmail.com. Thanks!
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