Work at Home Freelance with oDesk

Found a new freelance site. It's oDesk, and it's a service that matches up web designers with people seeking their services. oDesk is free for both buyers and providers. Web designers bid for jobs and can take certification tests to enhance their online resume.

You can bid hourly or on a per job basis, whichever you prefer. You are guaranteed payment on hours logged through oDesk Team on hourly projects. Buyers and providers are able to leave feedback for each other. Check it out!

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If Only This Were Possible

Just thought this was funny. If only...

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Make Your Home Office Your Own

If you work from home, you know that your home office setup is vitally important. And I'm not just talking about your computer, desk, chair, etc. I'm talking about how it's all arranged, what you're looking at all day (a blank wall, a beautiful photograph, or out a window), and if it's organized well.

It's important that you have all the equipment you need to do your job. But it's also important that you enjoy spending time in your office. Spend a little time decorating your space with pictures of loved ones, posters, whatever will make it uniquely yours. I like to have things around me that make me laugh. So I'll often print up a funny picture or cartoon I run across on the Net and tack it to my bulletin board.

You're going to spend a great deal of time in a home office. Make it your own. If you'd like to see some unique ideas for office setups, visit Home Office Snapshots. This website is dedicated solely to presenting home offices from around the world. Maybe you'll find some ideas for your home office. I like the one on the roof.
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Get Paid to Do Stuff at DoMyStuff.com

This is cool. At DoMyStuff.com, people post things they want done, and you get paid for doing them. Businesses and individuals post all types of jobs, from clerical to yard work. You bid on the jobs. And if you win the bid, payment for the job is placed in an escrow account.

When the job is completed, the funds are released. Right now, there's everything from web site design to installation of a pet door on the Task List. Check it out!

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Are You Ready for a Career Change?

Sometimes finding happiness in life means taking a quantum leap and making a complete change in your career. If you've lost the passion for what you're doing now, or just feel you're ready to explore other options, then you need to take a look at U.K. based Careershifters.org, whose motto is: "Inspiration, confidence, and connections for your career change."

Careershifters has articles, tips, and inspirational stories of others who have made the jump from one career to another. And even though the info is coming from across an ocean, you'll find it's all quite relevant to our career concerns here in the U.S., especially since the Internet has made the world a much smaller place, and many people in the U.S. now telecommute for companies in the U.K. Careershifters also offers a free twice monthly newsletter. Check them out! You won't be disappointed.

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