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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsFinally got a real job.
I've been a substitute teacher and an Uber driver for about 5 years and then was on Unemployment until the extra $600 a week ran out. Well, I finally got a work from home job. It doesn't pay a lot right away but there is a pay raise and health insurance after 60 days. And a $475 bonus after 60 days. I'll be supporting cell phones, laptops and computers. I'm excited. I did this for 17 years, 5 of them from home and I'm back to doing it again.
CaliforniaPeggy
(156,301 posts)I am sure you are very relieved. And you'll be helping people who are not at all tech savvy and who need you so much!
Way to go!
cannabis_flower
(3,921 posts)I'll be learning. I'm used to supporting Windows and I will be supporting Apple products. But that's ok.
NJCher
(42,757 posts)sounds like a good work situation.
safeinOhio
(37,184 posts)I think you have a great future. Good luck.
BootinUp
(51,035 posts)magicarpet
(18,464 posts)PoindexterOglethorpe
(28,485 posts)I realize this isn't the very best of jobs, but it's something. And this is a field where work from home can happen indefinitely.
cannabis_flower
(3,921 posts)I loved doing it. I'd rather be getting $17.85 per hour like on my previous work from home Call Center job but this will be enough for the time being. Also, they give performance bonuses. And it's better than fast food jobs or substitute teacher.
Karadeniz
(24,731 posts)Sogo
(7,046 posts)I hope you really enjoy it.
Good to be working from home these days!
c-rational
(3,145 posts)txwhitedove
(4,362 posts)Olafjoy
(937 posts)So happy for you!
iluvtennis
(21,480 posts)Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)There's real satisfaction in telecommuting at least liking what you do. But being at home doing what you love feels like a blessing no matter how overworked at home because you're there.
I wish you more success and peace of mind in your new endeavor.
niyad
(130,475 posts)and joy we can find.
ailsagirl
(24,287 posts)Congratulations!!
yonder
(10,265 posts)littlemissmartypants
(32,803 posts)Being a helper is so rewarding. Congratulations!
❤lmsp
Cicada
(4,533 posts)Niagara
(11,639 posts)bluescribbler
(2,480 posts)Hope it works out for you.
Mountain Mule
(1,176 posts)BigmanPigman
(54,811 posts)SunSeeker
(57,885 posts)So many more people are working from home using laptops and they need help figuring it all out.
Fla Dem
(27,488 posts)
Wicked Blue
(8,722 posts)Having a real job means so much. I hope this works out perfectly for you.
Delmette2.0
(4,479 posts)I am so pleased for you, i understand the demands of what you are doing. You never know it the problem is with the user or the program/app.
Hang in there, you will be fine.
Phentex
(16,688 posts)Congratulations!
