Chances are, you’re no stranger to busy workdays, back-to-back projects, and entire weeks that seem to go by in the blink of an eye. Many of us thrive in this environment; when business is good, and the money is rolling in! But sometimes, things change. Peak season ends, the economy shifts, or there’s some reshuffling of ... Read More
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Seven Romantic Business Ideas You Can Do From Home
If you have the heart for putting up a service-based at-home business based on romance, here are some fun ideas to get you started: 1. Wedding Planner What could be more exciting and beautiful than a wedding? Despite the romantic notions associated with brides, flowers, and walking down the aisle, organizing weddings is a seriously ... Read More
How Can I Work From Home, When I Don’t Have a College Degree?
Today we're tackling a question from a reader, about working from home without a college degree. Read on to see what advice I have for this single mom. Dear Holly, I have been following your site, and I like it very much. However, it seems that most, if not all, of the women who decide to work-from-home, have college degrees and ... Read More
How to Prep for and Crush a Skype Job Interview
If you’re interested in working from home, chances are relatively high that you participate in a remote job interview at some point. With more than 300 million users, Skype has become one of the most popular platforms for conducting video conferences. It’s wise to get Skype-savvy! There’s also a lot more to consider for a ... Read More
Tips for Reentering the Workforce After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Today we're answering a question from a reader about reentering the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for 12+ years. Read on to see what tips we have for those of you who are reentering the workforce after a long absence. Dear Work at Home Woman, I have been a stay-at-home mom for over 12 years. I've been trying to find a ... Read More
Match Made In Heaven: 10 Dream Work-From-Home Jobs
Nowadays it’s increasingly difficult to find a job, let alone one that will allow you to work-from-home. Every now and again, there’s that lucky and rare opportunity that will enable you to earn a good wage and do it remotely. A quick perusal of online job sites reveals many opportunities to work-from-home (data entry, stuffing ... Read More
5 Tips For Negotiating a Raise
Has it been awhile since you’ve gotten a raise? You're not alone. According to a survey conducted by Bankrate in 2017, 52% of American workers surveyed did not receive a raise in the last 12 months. And of the 48% who did make more money, 18% did so by getting a new job that paid more. Even though overall wages have increased by ... Read More
How to Turn a Hobby into a Full-Time Job
Working from home or starting your own business are employment trends on the rise. For most people, these start as side businesses – ways to make extra income or to make your hobbies more productive. But the desire to turn it into a full-time gig is strong. Just imagine: Work that you choose, a schedule you set yourself, a ... Read More
What is Scoping? A Work at Home Job Few Know About
We've received a lot of questions regarding scoping, so this week I got the chance to talk with, Linda Evenson who has been a scopist for almost 37 years and who has taught scoping online for nearly 20. She's been active in the profession through speaking, writing articles, and serving on committees. She was once dubbed the “Scoping ... Read More
Putting a Positive Spin on Negative Work Traits
By Christy Schutz Ok, so the powerhouse woman who launched this awesome TheWorkatHomeWoman.com world that you find yourself in, is a very organized, very sweet person named Holly. She’s meticulous. She checks with us at least once a year to make sure we still want to be regular contributors. She outlines our writing deadlines a ... Read More
Actionable Tips For Dealing With Mental Health Issues at Work
By Robert Parmer I’ve struggled with severe anxiety and depression over the years. For me, it’s been something that I can control fairly well. However, when I jumped into the world of a professional chef, those fronts I put up in every other place of work ceased to exist. Anxiety and depression hit me hard. During those months, my ... Read More
How These Moms Were Able to Leave Their Full-Time Jobs for Work-at-Home Bliss
By Holly Reisem Hanna One of the many ways in which you can work from home is by joining a direct sales company. The neat thing about the direct sales industry is there’s a product or service that fits every personality type (fashion, jewelry, health and wellness, home decor, food, professional services ... ) as well as a variety ... Read More
3 Unconventional But Scientifically Proven Persuasion Techniques To Win Over An Interviewer
So we all know about the interview etiquette; dress smart, smile often, and act enthusiastic. Throw in the advice about being 15 minutes early, and you are supposedly all set! But are you? There are a few hidden persuasion gems straight out of the psychology textbooks that could improve your chances of winning over the interviewer ... Read More
A Test to Help You Figure Out Which Career Best Fits Your Personality
Choosing the right career can be of the utmost importance for a variety of reasons, both professionally and personally. We often identify with our careers as much as we need our careers to support our families and ourselves financially. This identification and financial aptitude does not come easily when our occupational choice is ... Read More
Top 5 Bizarre Resumes That Might Actually Be a Hit
Trying to get the attention of a potential employer? Some would argue that the best way to do this is to have an original resume that will stand out (even in strange ways) from the others. Here, we’ll highlight five weird and bizarre resumes that might have actually gotten their owners noticed, and then hired. 1. This guy rented a ... Read More
