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Telecommuting/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions on how to find a work-at-home job online or off including the best sites for finding jobs, how approach an employer about working at home, and other methods for creating a work-at-home job. I can also answer questions about current trends in telecommuting, how to establish a telecommuting program in a company, and how to maximize productivity while working at home.
Experience in the area
I have telecommuted as a social worker, writer, web designer and online researcher. I have provided work-at-home job announcements and tips online since 1998 at my site WorkAtHomeSuccess.com. I am the author of The Work-At-Home Success Bible which offers details on telecommuting, home business and more.
Publications
My articles have appeared in various work-at-home and stay-at-home e-zines and web site.
Education/Credentials
I have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work.
Awards and Honors
Work-At-Home Success has been recognized and received several awards from various online resources.
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy seeing how much telecommuting has grown in the last 10 years and how it continues to grow making it more accessible to more people.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
It will be interesting to see how far telecommuting will go. Is it possible that someday working at home will become the norm?
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Telecommuters don't lick envelopes, assemble doll houses, or process email.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Miss Susan Wilson | 01/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so very much, Leslie! You ..... |
| Chakir | 09/02/11 | 8 | 5 | 10 | |
| Sallie | 05/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Larry | 12/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Larry | 11/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Leslie Truex
2011-12-04 Working From Home?:
Hi Susan, I apologize for the delay. I had a death in the family and was away for a few days. When it comes to working at home, it pays to learn about it, inventory skills and experience, and research
2011-08-20 finding a business opportunity:
Hi Chakir, Wow...that's a hard question to answer. Online businesses can be started for nearly nothing or $3,500 or more. It depends on what you want to do. People have started online businesses selling
2011-07-28 MYWI:
Hello Jeff, I'm not an expert of jailbreaking phones. My expertise is in telecommuting (working at home) not in telecommunications. If you don't want to keep it jailbroke, my understanding is that you
2011-05-14 Having A Blog:
Hi Sallie, A blog is a viable way to make money, but not fast. Like any other business it takes time to build. You have to research your topic and market, build the blog and then get people to it, which
2011-03-17 work from home:
Hello Sukanya, There are many opportunities for telecommuting, but you won't just sign up for a job. Like traditional jobs, work-at-home jobs require skills and experience. I do believe Dell has some
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