I personally coined a new term, WAHM-abees! It refers to moms who want to earn a living by working at home. It's a fusion of the words "WAHM + wannabees." I will use this term in my blog to refer to moms expressing their intent to do online homebased jobs.
A lot of moms are showing their interest in doing what I do... homebased online jobs. In our country's present situation, I understand that it's one of the best alternative to earn a decent income while still taking care of our children.
Working at home has its perks. Flexible hours, no transportation costs, no need to join rush hour traffic, no clothing expenses, no demanding bosses, no annoying officemates, and no unjust taxes.
You get to see and enjoy every stage of your child's development.
However, to be a certified WAHM and avoid just being a WAHM-abee, you need to focus and develop your time-management and multi-tasking skills. You also need to know that being a WAHM has a lot of advantages but it's not an easy job. You still need to do some sacrifices and handle more responsibilities. But for me, it's all worth it.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
A WAHM's Guilt
Working from home seems to be the best solution for mothers who want to take care of their children. I thought that having a job at home means I can be available 24/7 to my child. I never expected that I will have guilty feelings even if I'm devoting all my time earning a living and taking care of my baby.
Before, my baby can play independently for an hour. She doesn't mind me doing something else. This is why I consider working again. When I started with my online job, things have changed. Now, she suddenly craves for my attention.
When I sit in front of my computer, she makes her way in between me and the monitor. She bangs the keyboard. She taps my hand when I try to answer my emails. She takes my hand and try to pull me away from my work desk. Then she will flash her most endearing , bedimpled smile.
This is why I feel so much guilt. It makes me wonder if I am giving her enough of my time, love and attention. Is it too selfish to pursue a personal ambition for financial gain? Is it all worth it?
But in the end I just try to console myself that all the things I do is also for her.
Before, my baby can play independently for an hour. She doesn't mind me doing something else. This is why I consider working again. When I started with my online job, things have changed. Now, she suddenly craves for my attention.
When I sit in front of my computer, she makes her way in between me and the monitor. She bangs the keyboard. She taps my hand when I try to answer my emails. She takes my hand and try to pull me away from my work desk. Then she will flash her most endearing , bedimpled smile.
This is why I feel so much guilt. It makes me wonder if I am giving her enough of my time, love and attention. Is it too selfish to pursue a personal ambition for financial gain? Is it all worth it?
But in the end I just try to console myself that all the things I do is also for her.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Earn Money from Paypal
According to Paypal's website, you can earn up to $1,000 USD for each referral under their Merchant Referral Bonus Program.
Rules are simple. First, you must have your own Paypal account. If you still don't have one, sign up here.
When you log-in to your account you will see the referral link, click it and Paypal will take you to the Merchant Referral Bonus Program page. You will be provided a referral link that you can use for inviting people to sign up for Paypal.
If people sign up using your referral link, you will receive an initial bonus of $1.00 once your Referred Merchant has received a total of $200.00. Plus, you'll get 0.5% of the total amount of their payments up to $1,000 for 12 months.
However, this program is designed to reward referrals of non-eBay merchants. So, payments received for eBay items will not contribute toward the Merchant Referral Bonus.
Let us help promote Paypal to get more referral bonuses.
Rules are simple. First, you must have your own Paypal account. If you still don't have one, sign up here.
When you log-in to your account you will see the referral link, click it and Paypal will take you to the Merchant Referral Bonus Program page. You will be provided a referral link that you can use for inviting people to sign up for Paypal.
If people sign up using your referral link, you will receive an initial bonus of $1.00 once your Referred Merchant has received a total of $200.00. Plus, you'll get 0.5% of the total amount of their payments up to $1,000 for 12 months.
However, this program is designed to reward referrals of non-eBay merchants. So, payments received for eBay items will not contribute toward the Merchant Referral Bonus.
Let us help promote Paypal to get more referral bonuses.
Getting Paid Through Paypal
How do I get paid by doing homebased online jobs?
Before, my employers send me money through Xoom.com, Western Union, or bank wire transfers. Now, it's through Paypal.
Paypal is a payment method that enables any individual or business with an email address to securely and quickly send and receive payments online. There are no fees and setting up an account is very easy. All you need is an email address.
Once you signed up for an account, you will be notified thru email if you have received or sent payments to other merchants. The amount of funds you have will be immediately reflected in your account summary.
You can withdraw the money you have in your Paypal account by associating your existing local bank account and credit/debit card with Paypal. But first, you have to be a verified member meaning you will be deducted $1.95 by Paypal. Don't worry as this amount will also be credited back to you.
Paypal will deduct a small transaction fee (150Php) if amount withdrawn is below 7000Php. If you still don't have a paypal account you can sign up here.
Before, my employers send me money through Xoom.com, Western Union, or bank wire transfers. Now, it's through Paypal.
Paypal is a payment method that enables any individual or business with an email address to securely and quickly send and receive payments online. There are no fees and setting up an account is very easy. All you need is an email address.
Once you signed up for an account, you will be notified thru email if you have received or sent payments to other merchants. The amount of funds you have will be immediately reflected in your account summary.
You can withdraw the money you have in your Paypal account by associating your existing local bank account and credit/debit card with Paypal. But first, you have to be a verified member meaning you will be deducted $1.95 by Paypal. Don't worry as this amount will also be credited back to you.
Paypal will deduct a small transaction fee (150Php) if amount withdrawn is below 7000Php. If you still don't have a paypal account you can sign up here.
Online Job Scam - Payment-Forwarding Scams
In my search of finding the easiest and fastest way to earn money online, I came across this job ad that sounds too good to be true. Well, it probaby is.
This job scam is known as the payment-forwarding or payment-transfer scams. The "job" involves forwarding or wiring money from a personal bank account, a PayPal account, or from Western Union to another account. The other account is often overseas. The job seeker is instructed to keep a small percentage of the money as their payment. Sometimes the payment for making the money transfer is as low as $15. Sometimes it is as high as several hundred or several thousand dollars. Almost always, the money the victims are transferring is stolen, and
therefore, the victims are committing theft and wire fraud.
Be careful in applying for online jobs like this as scammers can be quite convincing, and may even steal company names and corporate logos to convince victims that they are legitimate employers.
Here are some things you can do to avoid being a victim of payment-forwarding scams:
1. Do not give personal bank account, PayPal account, or credit card numbers to an employer.
2. Do not agree to have funds or paychecks direct deposited to any of your accounts by a new employer.
3. Do not forward, transfer, or "wire" money to an employer.
4. Do not transfer money and retain a portion for payment.
Legitimate employers usually don't need bank account numbers. However, if they insist on sending payment for your services through your bank account be sure that you know the employer well enough and if possible give a bank account that can be disposed at any time.
This job scam is known as the payment-forwarding or payment-transfer scams. The "job" involves forwarding or wiring money from a personal bank account, a PayPal account, or from Western Union to another account. The other account is often overseas. The job seeker is instructed to keep a small percentage of the money as their payment. Sometimes the payment for making the money transfer is as low as $15. Sometimes it is as high as several hundred or several thousand dollars. Almost always, the money the victims are transferring is stolen, and
therefore, the victims are committing theft and wire fraud.
Be careful in applying for online jobs like this as scammers can be quite convincing, and may even steal company names and corporate logos to convince victims that they are legitimate employers.
Here are some things you can do to avoid being a victim of payment-forwarding scams:
1. Do not give personal bank account, PayPal account, or credit card numbers to an employer.
2. Do not agree to have funds or paychecks direct deposited to any of your accounts by a new employer.
3. Do not forward, transfer, or "wire" money to an employer.
4. Do not transfer money and retain a portion for payment.
Legitimate employers usually don't need bank account numbers. However, if they insist on sending payment for your services through your bank account be sure that you know the employer well enough and if possible give a bank account that can be disposed at any time.
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