06 Jan 10 The Real Way To Work From Home
Working from home is not easy, and contrary to what many people will say, is really hard work. Another difficult part of the equation, is finding work that realistically allows you to work from home. You have to know how to find what’s out there, which opportunities are real, and which job listings are scams that should be avoided. Working from home is a world full of pitfalls, but if you’re intelligent, careful, and hard working, it’s a task that can be accomplished.
As with any business venture, networking is key. Tapping into the world, meeting others looking to form careers in the same area is key. This will give you an in to what jobs are available, and what jobs are worth applying for. Work from home forums or websites can be good resources. Use them, because networking oftentimes determines how successful you become.
Also, know how to spot a scam. This is especially important when starting out. Most scams involve asking for money in order for an opportunity to provide you with work or resources. Never give them anything, because more often than not these are scams. You’ll pay money, and get nothing, or no job opportunities in return. A legitimate employer is never going to ask you to pay money in order to secure an opportunity.
In your search, remember that patience is key. You may find difficulty finding an opportunity at first, and it may take some time to form legitimate ones. But as long as you’re diligent, eventually you’ll find something. Once you find one job, you’re usually good to find a few more, easier than last time.
Remember that you’re going to make mistakes, but don’t let that stop you from soldiering on. The difference between success and failure is the amount of effort you are willing to extend.
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15 Oct 09 Survive Working Long Hours
Working long hours day in and day out is exhausting, that’s a fact. How you cope with that workload can be the difference between success and failure, and your ability to keep your “sanity” at your job. As stress effects everyone differently, being as adaptable as possible is key to avoiding undue stress. And while stress is to be expected when working long days, and many hours, it doesn’t have to be a test in how much punishment you can receive.
Don’t fall into the bad eating pitfalls that can occur when working long hours at your job. Many people turn to drugs like caffeine, or just bad eating habits in general, such as opting for fast food instead of something nutritious. This is the first step to failing at your ability to perform well when working long days. Caffeine leads to crashing, which is what you do not want after you’ve already been working a typically long day, and need to dig deep to keep going. That’s the same effect eating fast food instead of nutritious food will have.
Eating healthy is key to surviving those shifts, so take the time to keep your fruit and vegetable intake high. That will make all the difference, and drinking water instead of caffeine, coupled with good nutritional habits will provide for all the energy you would need.
If you happen to be working more to complete a big project, or to achieve a big bonus for your paycheck, keep both of these goals in mind. When you’re feeling down, or just dragged around from the length of your shift, remember your reasons. Think about your goals, the project you want done, or the money you want to make, and that should help you push on through.
Finally, find a good relaxation technique, and take some time for yourself for that activity. Whether it be listening to some calming music for a few minutes, taking a break, etc. Make time for that relaxation, as it will influence everything you do. The more you can get rid of some stress when you’re feeling stressed, the better you’ll perform, and you’ll feel better too.
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