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Work From Home Jobs
Companies That Hire Individuals to Work Out of Their Homes

By Jennifer Wolf, About.com

The following companies offer legitimate work from home opportunities. In addition, if you're looking for part-time supplemental employment, consider starting an at-home business you can operate alongside your kids, such as baby sitting, pet sitting, or doing freelance work.

LiveOps
  • Work from home as a customer service agent using your own computer and telephone

  • New employees earn $6-$8.50 per hour

  • Work as many or as few hours as you choose

  • This company charges applicants a $30 background check fee once you've been accepted as an independent contractor for LiveOpps


Working Solutions
  • Agents are not assessed any fees to work for the company

  • The type of work varies, from data entry to customer service work

  • Earn $7.20-$30 per hour


JetBlue Reservations Crew
  • Jet Blue reservation specialists actually work out of their homes

  • Apply online

  • Candidates must have at least two years of customer service experience


Tutor.com
  • Tutor students in subjects like math, science, English, and social studies

  • Set your own hours

  • Get paid while you're training

You can find additional work from home jobs on About.com's Work-at-Home Moms site:


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