When I was in high-school I always dreamt of working at home typing. So like many of you I searched the Internet in the hopes of finding that elusive work at home typist job. Little did I know that it was virtually impossible. Consequently in my desperation I fell into one of the many work at home typing scams and lost $50! Back in the days that was a lot of money to me. Actually, that's still a hefty amount to me! lol The one major thing that came of that experience is that it lead me to eventually create my own work at home websites . It's why you're reading this now. But prior to doing that, I figured out how I could create my own typing work at home job and it was purely by accident. Here's how it all came about. Be patient it may help you as well.
My mom worked in a hospital. As her job began to transition more into using computers , she would often take additional time out to study the programs she was required to learn. The hospital she worked in had it's own medical library. I was bribed by mom into going to the medical library with her because she said I could use their computers which were very fast and had high speed Internet connection. Most young adults need money or video games as a motivation but I was a geek at heart so computers were just as a good to me.
In any event, like most mothers with their children, I am my mother's pride and joy. So she would make it a point to introduce me to everyone she knew in the library. And if that wasn't embarrassing enough I would also be introduced to innocent bystanders that happen to be around as my mother introduced me to folks she knew. But God bless her heart because she helped me stumble upon how a work from home typing job was possible. As I was played in the library's computer room, I noticed a lot of the people were medical students using the computers to type their papers. I watched as they struggled to type 1-5 words a minute using two fingers. As I sat there I was suddenly smacked in the head, kind of like when pigeon droppings hit you, but this was an unexpected idea that was hitting me. I thought to myself, "Duh, why not offer to type the papers for these students?" After all, as medical students it meant they had some disposal income, they were going to be in school for a while and judging by their typing skills, it was more painful for them to continue to do it on their own.
So I asked my mom to tell some of her library buddies that I would be willing to type their papers for about $3-5 per page or some figure around that range. Forgive my memory, It was a very long time ago and my mad cow syndrome tends to act up these days. In either case I was able to secure 2 clients from my mom with consistent weekly work. It was pretty decent money considering how fast I typed and that I could do it in the comfort of my home.
What made it great was that my clients even came to my house to pick up or drop off work. On some occasions my mom served as my go to person. (I kept the work in the family.) Business was great for some time. Eventually I gave up this business to take on running my sites. But in all my years of trying to work at home, It was the only way that I was ever able to make money at home typing in a legitimate way.
So what does this mean for you?
Well if you're smart you're already thinking I need to check out some hospitals in my area and hang out in their medical libraries. If you didn't think to do that, you may want to give it a try. Medical students are often tired because of their long hours and all the studying they have to do. So they're definitely more inclined to pass down their typing needs to you because it's totally worth it to them. College and high-school students may not be ideal because of their limited budgets and in this day and age they've been typing since they were out the womb. So chances are, they ain't paying you to do it for them! But I know medical students are a good target based on my own experience and considering their lifestyles. There may be other opportunities like this that are eluding me. So try to think it through and see if you can find an opportunity like this if you're hell bent on finding a no fee work at home typing job.
I hope this gives you an idea how to get paid working at home typing in a legitimate way. I know it worked well for me when I first started trying to work at home. It takes a little footwork and luck. But you're far more likely to secure something than what you're already doing now. What do you have to lose?
Eddy, You have been a God-send to me! Your advice has kept me out of a lot of bad situations.
Thank you for your kindness and for all that you do to help workers (or aspiring workers) in need!
Julie,
Thank you so much for those kind words! I really appreciate it! Without support like this I wouldn’t be here. So thanks!
Hey Mav. Glad you like my articles and my style. Thanks for the kind words. I don’t know what country you’re in but you might want to try our international page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/international
You’re best bet at work at home will be internet based. So you’ll have to adjust accordingly. You also shouldn’t limit your self to typing. You should try anything legitimate that will earn you some money which is always better than earning none.
So keep that in mind!
“this is Mav”, I love the style of your words, it is interesting to read and makes good humor part of the picture and keeps the hopes up….. Wish the typing thing could work for me because I could type for hours but unfortunatly I live in the country and no one is close enough to want me to type for them around here…. I have five boys, been working for almost 20yrs, have a bad back and need to be able to work from home but keep coming up empty…Don’t want to do internet stuff just basic office type work for a company from home….
Thanks Eddy for keeping it real!
You’re welcome!
This is a clever idea, Eddy, and a great example of how if you just think outside the box a little, you can turn your idea into cash. If you see someone struggling with something you happen to be good at, let them hire you for it!
Exactly! You definitely saw the potential of what I did here and how it can be applied in many other ways. Great job!
I am a college graduate, married, grandmother looking for a legitimate way to earn income. I have worked for several people, some wonderful, others s full of themselves that they were unable to get their job done. I am smart, capable and all I want to do is work so my husband and I can have some years together that we greatly deserve.
Everything you need is already on this blog. It’s a matter of just taking the time to read articles like the one listed above and taking action on what you qualify for and fits your needs. I would say start with our recommendations page:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/recommendations
and our jobs page which is updated daily with new jobs:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/jobs
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Hey Eddy, im looking to become a stay at home typist, how would i know this is not a scam ?
I don’t know what you want me to tell you? People tend to be able to read my body of work and know I’m not a scam artist. If you’re looking for some external validation then visit my media page where I’ve been featured on the news and many other well known websites:
http://www.workathomenoscams.com/media
Good luck.
I would like more info in this. How much will it cost me to get started?
Hey Eddy, just an FYI for anyone that is interested there is a site that offers free education. They’ve got a LOT to offer, so look around. You may just find what you are looking for. OK the website address is: http://www.free-ed.net
Enjoy!
Thanks Teena.
I want more information on this and how much it would cost to get started.
You can start by actually reading the article above.
Great efforts with strong will power can always change everything in your favor.
Agreed!
@Jorge:
Jorge, you’re a real sweetie! I’ve lost thousands of dollars on scams so I’m a hard-core skeptic now. Thank the Lord that this is a trustworthy site and that Eddy has the patience to research and critique various opportunities then bring them to us in one place on his site, giving both the pros and the cons. He also gives us links to others who are providing similar services because he wants all of us to have all the chances we possibly can have. He doesn’t have a “stinkin’ thinkin’ ” attitude or any of that “professional jealousy” which would prevent his sharing those links with us. He really wants to see success. Well, let me push my soapbox back under the table before I get a citation for preaching without a license. Have a blessed day, Jorge, and keep on keeping on.
Lol, you guys are too much. “Repent! And the truth shall set you freeeee!” lol It’s absolutely true what Edrena saying, though. You ARE giving us everything we’ve been searching for online. I mean, sure, you gotta have mutliple things goin to make a decent income. But, that’s the point, we’ve been F’ed so many times with scams that had us sending them money. You open our eyes and show us there’s no such thing as making $500 a day with simple work from home, lol. You show us the realistic side and literally take us by the hand and GIVE us these opportunities. Means alot to me, man! So Edrena you’re absolutely right! Bless! =)
Well thanks again Jorge! I’m just about giving people legitimate options because there are a lot of them out there. So I’m very happy to be in a position to do that. But more importantly I get really excited hearing people take action and their success stories. It inspires me and I know it inspires others. So it’s a win win for all.
@Eddy Salomon:
Guilty as charged, but what is the penalty for telling the truth???
Well from what I hear, “the truth sets you free”. lol
@Jorge:
Hear! Hear! Yes, Jorge, Eddy is a very amazing person. He\’ll help those who really are serious but he knows how to cut through the BS as well. This is one of the reasons this site is so awesome, because we get all of the the meat and none of the bones. He filters out the BS so that we who enjoy this site can continue to come here and not have to weed through a bunch of nonsense, belly-aching, and negativity.
@Jorge you have to take my big sis’s feedback with a grain of salt, she’s a bit biased towards her adopted internet little brother. lol Right sis? 😉
@Eddy Salomon:
Well, thanks for the info, Eddy. You’re a pretty amazing person. The fact that you respond to all our comments with full detail is awesome! You should win a Nobel Peace Prize! lol =P Once again, man, I truly appreciate everything you’re doing! God bless!
LMAO, Thanks Jorge.
Trust me I don’t respond to all comments. Some comments don’t even make it on here. lol But I do try to respond to the ones that do. I appreciate that folks actually come here and participate so I think it’s only right to chime in when possible. But thanks for the kind words and support. I really do appreciate it!