While the corporate rat race is the backbone of American industry, it certainly has its dark side that takes its toll on workers. Between commutes, less-than-ideal office conditions, time-wasting inefficiencies and other variables, many people just don’t want to deal with the typical 9-to-5 routine. Twenty, or even ten years ago, there wouldn’t have been […]
When I started WAHS, I was a young mom more worried about building a college fund than retirement. Now, twenty years later, I’ve shifted my financial focus to retirement. As much as I like my work, I’ve come to a time in my life where I’d like to work less and play more! The thing […]
Working at home can feel like plate spinning. If you’re a blogger, you have to manage your content, email lists, social media and other marketing. If you’re freelancer, you have to juggle your clients, as well as your marketing. Even in a work-at-home job, you can have several types of tasks you need to manage. […]
We usually think of Black Friday as the day to shop for holiday gifts; however Black Friday and Cyber Monday are also great times to get serious savings on things you need to successfully work from home. Get Paid to Shop and Save BIG On Your Holiday Shopping Before you do your holiday shopping, be […]
When I first imagined working at home, I thought about how I’d be able to take my kids to the park, keep a clean house, and …oh yeah…do some work. The reality of working at home has been a little different. There were more challenges and some bubbles burst, but I will say, I still […]
You don’t need to spend a fortune to work from home, but there are definitely some needs and a few “would be nice to have” items that can make it more productive, comfortable and fun. If you want to work from home (or are already working from home), here are some helpful and fun items […]
It’s definitely a bit more stressful when you’re working for yourself. You’re sure to have tons of doubts and fears about your decision. But, there’s a lot of perks that come from working at home as well. Today’s experts share their favorite perks of working from home. Feel free to add yours in the comments. […]
My very first home office was in a coat closet. It was functional with a computer cart and a fold up chair that could all be stored away when I wasn’t working. But it wasn’t ideal. You don’t need to spend a fortune to work from home, but there are definitely some needs and a […]
Guest Post from Tricia Sciortino Thanks to technology that enables collaboration from virtually anywhere and an evolving view of how teams can be configured, more employers today are willing to allow employees to work from home or hire independent, home-based contractors. That means it’s easier than ever for people who want to work from home […]
Working at home can be really awesome, but it’s not without it’s challenges. In fact, it can make you feel a little crazy. Managing multiple hats and taking care of work and home under the same roof can feel a lot like plate spinning. Fortunately, these work-at-home professions have great tips to helping you stay […]
