It's not that hard. It may take some time, but most people who really want a home-based job can find one if they really want to. I have worked various home-based jobs over the last ten years or so and am making enough in a home based job right now that I can't justify going out and getting another one. I am going to give some basics on how to find a home based job here. You're welcome to contact me if you want more specifics. I'm NOT an expert in this but I've done it successfully enough times that I feel pretty confident in what I'm saying. These are real jobs and real work, but they are at home and some will allow you to set your own schedule.

#1 NEVER pay for a job. If they ask for any money up front whatsoever, they are probably not legit and and are just trying to see what they can get.

#2 Brainstorm a list of things that you can do. It doesn't matter too much whether you've done it professionally or not. Make up or have someone make up resumes for various "jobs" that you can to. Gear your resume to suit the job. Don't just have a resume that covers everything. You have to show an employer that you are the person for them.

#3 There are a lot of websites that will help you find home-based jobs that ARE legit. www.moneymakingmommy.com and www.guru.com are just two of them. Once again, if they want money, they are not for you.

#4 One of the best sites to use to finding an at-home job is Craigslist (www.craigslist.com) I have gotten at least 5 jobs through Craigslist over the years. The key word you're going to be looking for is telecommuting. A telecommuting job is an at-home job. Look in your local market and pick 3 or 4 other markets in larger cities (Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, doesn't matter). If it's a telecommuting job, it doesn't matter where it's based out of since you'll be working from home anyway. Look in whatever tabs your experience would lend itself to under the jobs category. Look at whatever markets you pick at least 2 or 3 times a week. You could pick one market other than your own to look at everyday and alternate.

#5 When you see a job you feel you can do and that is telecommuting, email them according to the directions given. Make the email look professional. Write a paper-type business letter as an email...contact info at the top, the whole bit. You have to stand out from the crowd. You don't have to give them your address or phone number to start with; an email address is plenty to start with. Put your resume in with your letter. DO NOT make your resume an attachment!! Most businesses will not open attachments unless they directly ask for them for fear of viruses. Instead, write in your letter that your resume is following and after your letter, skip a few lines and copy/paste your resume.

#6 DO NOT contact them back right away. You're usually wasting your time. Wait at least a week before you contact them again. If they want you, they'll contact you.

#7 Getting an at-home job is largely a numbers game. The more ads you answer and try for, the better chances you'll get something. Write letters to anything you feel even remotely qualified for. You'll eventually get an email back and you'll go from there.

I hope this helps anyone who might be interested in finding an at-home job. I don't mind if anyone PMs me if you have any particular questions. Once again, I'm not an expert in this area, but I believe I know enough that I can impart a bit to others who may be interested.