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Work-At-Home Jobs Not Requiring a Computer

Dear Leslie,
My elderly friend does not have a computer yet. Are there any reputable companies (like market researchers) who don't require a home computer? I realize that he'd probably need to email the company regularly. He could use mine until he gets his own, but not on a daily basis.

Sincerely, Michelle L

Hi Michelle,

Today the computer has become an integral part of the work-at-home job. Even many survey/research companies that rely on the telephone require a computer to input answers to research questions and other data. With that said, I do feel certain that there is work your friend could do that doesn't require a computer. There may be sales and telemarketing jobs that don't require a computer. Also, what are his other skills and experience? What are his interests and hobbies? He may be able to translate those areas into a job.

Some sources for finding jobs online would be the job search sites. I have a list of sites I like plus some information on how to them here. Try searching your local want-ads for jobs that could be done at home. Many smaller, local companies are open to the idea of telecommuting if presented to them in a way that benefits the company. Finally, you may want to see if you can find a copy of Lynnie Arden's The Work-At-Home Sourcebook. I'm not a big fan of company lists, but for a list of companies that outsource, use home workers or offer home businesses, this is best I have found. 

Do stay away from envelope stuffing and assembly work and any other program that makes it sound like for a couple of bucks you can have a "job". I have never met anyone making money at those things.

Good luck to your friend!

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Ask WAHS Leslie is Leslie Truex a stay and work-at-home mom who has been helping people work at home since 1998 with her web site Work-At-Home Success. She is also the author of Jobs At Home: A Complete Guide to Finding a Work-At-Home
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