Hi everyone,

I represent a company that uses at-home agents to do reservation type work (not sales, inbound reservation calls - with possibly be some upselling involved). This post is a survey so that we understand a little more about what type of person is interested in this opportunity. We are looking for people that would work a minimum of 30 hours a week, with regularly scheduled shifts. Once again, reservation agents would be working out of their homes taking inbound calls from people looking to make a reservation with this company. The starting pay rate would be $7/hr, and there would be full-benefits as well (medical, dental, vision, etc.). The hours of operation will be from 7 am to 1 am, 7 days a week. Once a quarter, agents bid for shifts. We are considering offering some part-time positions, but only full-time agents (30 hrs+/week) are eligible for the benefits. We also provide a PC and monitor, as well as a headset. No deposit is required, but agents are required to sign a waiver taking responsibility for any damage that occurs to equipment.

We would appreciate if people could respond and let us know if this is, or is not, an opportunity of interest. Could you please explain why it is, or is not, appealing. If there are specific conditions of the job (as briefly stated above) that make it interesting or not interesting, please say why? Is there anything we need to change to get your interest? As well, could you please talk a little bit about yourselves. What is your education level? How old are you? What area are you from? Are you staying at home already? If so, why? Anything you can share would be helpful.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. We are just trying to understand a little about why people would or would not be interested. We are also trying to understand what areas of the country this opportunity would get the best response.

Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to provide some input. When we move forward, I will be attempting to contact those who respond to discuss further steps in applying.

If you want to send me emails directly, please feel free to forward them to sccarman@<hidden> (a generic email address, as the company would like to remain anonymous at this point of time). This is a name-brand company with a good reputation. Most people anywhere in the United States would be very familiar with us.--

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Do you want us to give you our input here or in an email to you, if so, how do we contact you? I know I am very interested, but not quite sure I want to put all my particulars on an public forum..

I like the idea of working from home...I'm an at-home mom but I'm also homeschooling, my one big reservation would be the scheduled hours, not that I'm opposed to it, but how flexible will they be? Would it be a rigid 8-5 kind of schedule, or 'off' hours available, or split shifts

to answer your other questions, I am a married woman with an associates degree, I have a professional work history and have chosen to stay home with our children with the support of my husband (I am in my mid-30's)

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I would be interested on wrking from home but am not sure about the hours I know that I really don't know if I could do 35 per week??

I would be interested in working from home. I just moved to Pennsylvania and since I am the only parent that is at home (my spouse commutes to work in NYC over 2 1/2 hours away), I would be interested in something that leaves me available to watch my kids if they are sick and have to stay home. By working out of my house, if they have to stay home because they are sick, (or I have to get them from school), or they have a day off from school, 1/2 day etc I am always available at the house and would not have to find someone to watch them. I would still be able to do the job, and the children would be taken care of.
I would be very interested so please keep me in mind.

I already work from home, but may be interested, what are some of the hours that are usually available??
I think people being able to book their own shifts, scheduals would be better than having set ones, also the min hrs per week are a little high in my opinion.

I work from home only part time and would be very interested. I am here from sun up to sun down but I have my own business office set up away from noise. But I am very interested. Please I would love more info.

I would possibly be interested, though I agree that 30 hrs. a week seems a little high, maybe more around 20 hrs. a week. I am a high school graduate with some college, in office technology though no degree. I currently stay home with our 3 children ages 5- 2- and 10 months. I live in a very small town in Nebraska (pop. 310). Due to my obligation to my children most of my working time would have to be late eveing and nighttime, though it would have to be flexible.

I would be very interested in the prospect of working from my home. I have an associates degree. I am in my mid 40's and would love to be able to bring home an income while staying at home.

I would love it! I'm home anyway and would enjoy the opportunity to make some money. Benefits are a great plus, since I currently don't have any.

I am always interested in hearing more about these types of things.

I already work from home. I am making between 13 and 17 dollars an hour now and I get to choose my own schedule. It is never the same from day to day

One of the main advantages of working from home is the flexible scheduling that most WAH opportunities provide. I feel the 30-35 hrs per week requirement is really high.

I do not want to work that many hours for such little pay. Maybe start with 10 hrs a week being required. The benefits, while they sound good are really not incentive enough to tie myself down to a schedule that someone else has set up for me.

I think that most people who work from home enjoy the ease of which they can manage their daily hours to fit into their home life and it's needs. Think school field trips, lunches with friends, taking a day off when one of the kids get sick suddenly......


Flexibility to me is one of the best things you can offer the people you want to work for you and the 30 required hours and set schedule just kill all of that for me.

Many would like the set schedule and the required hours, but for me and my IC friends and associates this just wouldn't work for us.

As I stated before, I am quite interested..5 days a week? 7 days a week? also is there an age requirement? I, myself am not against a straight, fixed 30 as I am home all day, I live in Missouri in a small rural area, I am a high school graduate, business degree..I also have a professional work history, articulate, well spoken, pleasant and very actively looking for a way to earn additional income..

I'd do it for free for decent medical benefits. (well..... almost free) ;)

15+ years customer service,
almost 10 years hotel experience,

when do I start? :D ;)

I'd be interested in something like that, but am generally wary of most work at home "opportunities" because of all the scams out there.

Hi,
I am a 28 year old stay-at-home mom of 4 children ages 7,5,3, and 3 months. I would like to find an opportunity to earn some income. I would have a difficult time doing a 30 hour week though. I need flexibility in my day and time to spend with my children...that is why I am staying at home.

I graduated high school and took one year of college for Childcare and development.

I would be more than interested, but not at 30 hours per week for $7 an hour. I'd be interested in about 10 hours per week. I'm a single mom, working 40 hours per week now, and could really use the additional money. So, if the hours could be scaled back and were somewhat flexible, this would be great! I'll keep watching your replies and see what transpires as I do remain interested.

I'd be interested in something like that, but am generally wary of most work at home "opportunities" because of all the scams out there.

I understand your caution about scams. Unfortunately, until we are more sure about how we will be moving forward, the name of this company is confidential. However, I can tell you that it is a name-brand company with a good reputation. You could ask people anywhere in the United States and they would be very familiar with them. Hope that helps a bit.

I'm in my early 30's with an associate degree in the medical field. I currently work full time in a private office. Medical benefits aren't so important to me, because my husband can get this through his employer. $7 an hour seems low to me. I'm not sure but isn't that barley over minimum wage? But, my most important thing would be that I could have flexibility of my schedule. If I could have flexibility in my schedule, I would be more likely to accept a significant pay cut.

I agree with the majority here. 7.00 an hour is low. I would need 10.00 an hour to consider it. I am fine with the 35 hour a week requirement but, I too, would need a more flexible schedule.
I live in Southwest Missouri and have been at home since I became disabled.

I am most definitely interested, especially if the hours are flexible. I am a stay at home Mom and I babysit one child M-F.

im in my forties, live in NE, currently retired and disabled, worked for fed govt most of my life, assoc. in acctg. currently working a wah opportunity, but would be more interested in 20flexible hrs per week, medical isnt an issue for me but flexibility is. perhaps if you must have a stringent work block of time the signin/signout times could be flexible. say maybe work 4 hours on any 5 days you choose with flexible start times.

I would be interested but also would not be able to do 30 hours a week,lol. I would be interested in hearing more info. Thanks!

Jen

i am in wv and would be interested. i am a sahm. i could do the hours

I would be very interested in working from home. I am a 36 yr old. SAHM who homeschools my 4 and 8 yr. old children. I have a BA degree and 13 years in the workforce. I have a great deal of experience in working with consumers, public relations, fund raising, office management, etc. (My husband and I ran a group home in which we wore many hats.)

I understand your caution about scams. Unfortunately, until we are more sure about how we will be moving forward, the name of this company is confidential. However, I can tell you that it is a name-brand company with a good reputation. You could ask people anywhere in the United States and they would be very familiar with them. Hope that helps a bit.

Thank you for the information. Please feel free to contact me when you have all your info.

Flexibility is the key. If hours can be booked in 2 or 3 hour blocks, you would have more interest. I am a stay at home mom 8 months out of the year and work 70-80 the other 4 months doing taxes. I'd love to find supplemental income that I can pick up without having to spend so many hours away from home.

I am also interested if there is some flexibility & more $/ hour, as I too think $7 is too less. Am a stay at home mom with a 3yr & a 6 month old. Have an associate degree in technical field and good customer service experience.
You can contact me as I am looking for some work from home oppurtunities.
Thanks

I would be interested in working from home. I live in nyc. Please feel free to contact me with more info. Thanks

I too would be interested. I'm in the Richmond VA area

In 2 weeks minimum wage here will be 7.53/hr.

In 2 weeks minimum wage here will be 7.53/hr.

That's good for you, but here it's only $5.15 and will be raised to $6-something soon..

I would be interested also, would prefer part-time with more flexiable hrs/ 30 min or 1 hr blocks and agree $7 is kinda low...My one question would be is this an independant contractor position?

I know I would be interested, and be willing to consider the lower pay with benefits if the benefits (health insurance) wouldn't be a huge chunk out of the paycheck. I know at least two others would be interested. Flexibility is a key factor in WAH decisions.

I believe the health benefits would cost $30-$40/week (for full benefits). It would all depend on how many dependents are included.

Does 30 hours a week make it an absolute 'no' for anyone?
Is the $7/hr (for working out of the house) a number people would work for?
It is important for us to understand where interested people are coming (geographically)?

For me, 7.00 is too low. 30 hours a week is not unacceptable. the issue is, for the majority, the flexibility of those hours. We all seem to need to schedule ourselves into "blocks" of time. That seems to be more important than the benefits.

30 hours a week seems acceptable to me for benefits. I would think with healthcare being an issue for so many that it's totally reasonable.

$7 hr I think I would start for as long as raises are an earnable option in fairly short amount of time (3 months max)

I am in SE WI

I have health care via Husband. We dont pay for it and it is a prime package(its about the ONLY good thing about his job LOL) so that doesnt "sweeten" the pot to me at all.

The pay is low but for the ability to work out of my home acceptable to me.

Much like everyone else the flexibility issue would be forefront. It seems a misconception for employers of the "SAHM" set that we are languishing around in our MuMus and Mules watching the own goings of Port Charles daily. Between volunteering and KidCommitments I have a fairly narrow window. So the low pay is the trade off of being able to work within that narrow window.

I am 26, college educated, and in Michigan.

A min of 30hrs a week is more than likely a no from me. I'm a stay at home mom, i don't have the hours in a day to do that much work.

I would say that if the hours were not set to a min would be better, IF anything set the min to like 10hrs a week, that to ME is more acceptable and do-able.

I'd work for $7/hr.

Benefits doesn't matter to me, we already have benefits with my husbands job.

would love a part-time opportunity depending on the pay and hrs

I also would be interested in doing some work at home but flexability is a must with hours. 25 might be good. $7 does sound low to me but what about $7 with benefits and for people who don't need them you offer them more per hour. I am a 34 year old SAHM from MA

'Additional pay as a substitution for benefits' is an interesting idea. We have a meeting scheduled for Monday, and I'll ask that question.

I also would be interested in doing some work at home but flexability is a must with hours. 25 might be good. $7 does sound low to me but what about $7 with benefits and for people who don't need them you offer them more per hour. I am a 34 year old SAHM from MA

seeing I do not need the benefits, that is a wonderful suggestion and I also am not oppose to 30 hours.. might I ask tho.. is it 7 days, 5 days..?

I, too, would be interested. I am a 22 year old SAHM of a 2 year old and 1 year old so of course, flexibility would be a major benefit in my book. The medical would really be a plus, too, because we are without insurance coverage right now. $7.00 is a little low but considering what I would be saving in childcare and gas prices, it seems completely doable to me! I am from Ohio and a high school graduate with some college. I have had a steady job from the time I was 16, until I had my youngest, and then it felt impossible for me to work out of the home and still make enough to pay for childcare. I am definitally interested, please keep all of us here at Gottadeal in mind when the company makes a decision!:rwb:

I am also interested but would love to have flexible hours. SAHM from Pennsylvania.

I think you have to understand a high percentage of those of us that look into work from home are SAHM's. We can't just shut our children off for a certain amount of hours per day. A major factor in us being at home is Flexibility for our children. They are our number one obligation. When an opportunity arises that we can work something in around their schedule, and make a decent income be it part time or full time Wonderful!!! But Flexiblity means the world to a SAHM.

Benefits too should be optional with a higher degree of pay if benefits are not required. Speaking for myself and others that I know, typically a SAHM has insurance through the husbands job or vice versa for a SAHD.

$7 an hour is a bit low, even in this area I know that Office Max pay's their CSR's around $10.00 an hour. Work at home is less expense to the company in itself, so they should be able to compensate equivalent or better than if you were working in an office.

By the way I would be interested with: Flexiblity, Better Pay and optional benefits.

My opinion in East TN!

I'd be interested in something like that, but am generally wary of most work at home "opportunities" because of all the scams out there.

I am too, but I am not willing to provide my information to a supposed company that cannot identify themselves because they have not decided how they are going to move forward? If that was the case shouldn’t your company have done its own research and taken surveys etc to find out these answers before posting it on a deal board? Seems way to PHISHY to me.

I agree with PP when you are willing to give concrete information come back and let us know.

I certainly can't speak for anyone but myself, but this isn't sounding like something that I'd be willing/able to do. Thirty hours a week is, for me, too much. If you have different "levels" of part-time, thirty hours for those who want or need that many, then lower hours for others who don't, you may interest more people.

And, as others have said, flexibility is a big thing. What days are you looking to have people work? Is this a Monday-Friday deal or are weekends required? Is it mostly day shifts or are evenings and/or nights required? All of that would factor in to whether I could do it.

Also, what was said about offering a higher salary to compensate those who don't need the benefits is a nice idea, many stay-at-home moms (and dads) already have health coverage through their spouse's job, so the benefits package wouldn't appeal to them, but there are also those who desperately need health insurance. Taking care of both groups seems like it would assure you the widest pool of potential employees to choose from.

I'm in central Florida, and the $7/hour seems a bit low. My last two jobs were at inbound call centers at different divisions of a very large spa company, and to be honest, the customers often made me want to go drown myself in one of the spas downstairs in the production facility. Dealing with customers in any form can be annoying and stressful, imo, and minimum wage or just barely above it doesn't seem quite adequate. In other regions where the average starting rate at other jobs was lower, that might not be the case. *shrug*

Finally, the part of your original post about equipment:

We also provide a PC and monitor, as well as a headset. No deposit is required, but agents are required to sign a waiver taking responsibility for any damage that occurs to equipment.

Is it an absolute requirement that the employees use your PC and monitor, or is that an optional thing? I don't have space for another desk for another computer, and I'm certainly not going to shelve my system in favor of yours unless it's better and I'm allowed to install my software on it, and most employers do not want additional software installed on their boxes. So, for those of us who are quite happy with their current PC and monitor, would we be able to waive the use of your equipment and install your software on our own?

I think I'm out of questions now, and I apologize if I come across as trying to nitpick, I plead the flu and Nyquil makes me snarky.

I am too, but I am not willing to provide my information to a supposed company that cannot identify themselves because they have not decided how they are going to move forward? If that was the case shouldn’t your company have done its own research and taken surveys etc to find out these answers before posting it on a deal board? Seems way to PHISHY to me.

I agree with PP when you are willing to give concrete information come back and let us know.

Well, I understand your response. The reason that I have posted this question (on this board in particular) is because I was doing some internet research and came across some posts on this site regarding 'work at home' jobs. People were asking where to go and what companies had opportunities available. I thought it would be a good idea to subcribe to this site and post this question because obviously there was alot of interest. As this company is working to decide how to move forward, opinions from people that would or would not be interested in this type of opportunity are extremely important. This is not a 'PHISHY' email. I am not asking for personal information (no name, address, phone, email, or anything). Just general questions regarding general location and anything else that would not disclose who you are either. When people have emailed me (and you can ask them on this board), I have responded with a thank you, but no additional request for information. Also, please understand that large publicly traded companies have internal reasons for keeping confidential until information is allowed to be publicly disclosed.

I certainly can't speak for anyone but myself, but this isn't sounding like something that I'd be willing/able to do. Thirty hours a week is, for me, too much. If you have different "levels" of part-time, thirty hours for those who want or need that many, then lower hours for others who don't, you may interest more people.

And, as others have said, flexibility is a big thing. What days are you looking to have people work? Is this a Monday-Friday deal or are weekends required? Is it mostly day shifts or are evenings and/or nights required? All of that would factor in to whether I could do it.

Also, what was said about offering a higher salary to compensate those who don't need the benefits is a nice idea, many stay-at-home moms (and dads) already have health coverage through their spouse's job, so the benefits package wouldn't appeal to them, but there are also those who desperately need health insurance. Taking care of both groups seems like it would assure you the widest pool of potential employees to choose from.

I'm in central Florida, and the $7/hour seems a bit low. My last two jobs were at inbound call centers at different divisions of a very large spa company, and to be honest, the customers often made me want to go drown myself in one of the spas downstairs in the production facility. Dealing with customers in any form can be annoying and stressful, imo, and minimum wage or just barely above it doesn't seem quite adequate. In other regions where the average starting rate at other jobs was lower, that might not be the case. *shrug*

Finally, the part of your original post about equipment:



Is it an absolute requirement that the employees use your PC and monitor, or is that an optional thing? I don't have space for another desk for another computer, and I'm certainly not going to shelve my system in favor of yours unless it's better and I'm allowed to install my software on it, and most employers do not want additional software installed on their boxes. So, for those of us who are quite happy with their current PC and monitor, would we be able to waive the use of your equipment and install your software on our own?

I think I'm out of questions now, and I apologize if I come across as trying to nitpick, I plead the flu and Nyquil makes me snarky.


Please don't apologize. This is the exact type of response that I am seeking (honest opinions about the position). I have been on Dayquil myself lately so I understand :) In regards to the computer, unfortunately it would be a requirement because there is specific proprietary software required to do the job that has to be installed at our offices. We are working on a remote solution for this (because we would honestly prefer that people use their own computers), but that is not an option at this point of time.

Thank you for the terrific response!

Several people have asked about additional pay as a substitution for incentives. I wish I could give them a better answer, but all I can say is that we are discussing it and no decision has been made - so it is a possibility that may or may not be an option in the future.

I think you have to understand a high percentage of those of us that look into work from home are SAHM's. We can't just shut our children off for a certain amount of hours per day. A major factor in us being at home is Flexibility for our children. They are our number one obligation. When an opportunity arises that we can work something in around their schedule, and make a decent income be it part time or full time Wonderful!!! But Flexiblity means the world to a SAHM.

Benefits too should be optional with a higher degree of pay if benefits are not required. Speaking for myself and others that I know, typically a SAHM has insurance through the husbands job or vice versa for a SAHD.

$7 an hour is a bit low, even in this area I know that Office Max pay's their CSR's around $10.00 an hour. Work at home is less expense to the company in itself, so they should be able to compensate equivalent or better than if you were working in an office.

By the way I would be interested with: Flexiblity, Better Pay and optional benefits.

My opinion in East TN!

Thanks..this is great input~!

I still remain interested in a position such as this. Again, flexibility would be key for me and I would be able to commit to small blocks of time in the evening (small meaning 2-3 hours). I currently work full-time and have the benefits from there, so offering people a higher wage in exchange for no benefits would be a major bonus. I understand from a working perspective that certain hours would have to be covered, but by providing more flexibility with everyone, that could certainly be arranged with the amount of people who would likely be interested in such a position. I'm in northeastern Wisconsin and don't get out much in the winter when its 30 below!! LOL I'll need something to do inside so this is a great opportunity for me...not to mention the fact that it provides additional income that I could certainly use!!! Anyway, there seems to be a great interest in what you could be potentially offering, so we're all waiting anxiously to hear more. I'll continue to watch the postings...and thanks for the possibility of a potential great opportunity!!

I still remain interested in a position such as this. Again, flexibility would be key for me and I would be able to commit to small blocks of time in the evening (small meaning 2-3 hours). I currently work full-time and have the benefits from there, so offering people a higher wage in exchange for no benefits would be a major bonus. I understand from a working perspective that certain hours would have to be covered, but by providing more flexibility with everyone, that could certainly be arranged with the amount of people who would likely be interested in such a position. I'm in northeastern Wisconsin and don't get out much in the winter when its 30 below!! LOL I'll need something to do inside so this is a great opportunity for me...not to mention the fact that it provides additional income that I could certainly use!!! Anyway, there seems to be a great interest in what you could be potentially offering, so we're all waiting anxiously to hear more. I'll continue to watch the postings...and thanks for the possibility of a potential great opportunity!!

More great input. We are meeting Monday to discuss this. I will be forwarding these responses/opinions to others.

Hi, I am a female in my 50's,looking for a good work at home job, due to medical problems. but i agree with everyone else,it should be at least $10. an hour,and i dont like the strick 7 to 3 type.My experiance is medical staffing coordinator,beauty salon owner.I think people like these jobs because they can set heir own scheduels.

OK I'm pretty new here but I joined this site hoping to be able to make some extra money. I just got divorced the day after Thanksgiving and beleive me the judicial system let me down with nothing other than a hard bump. I basically got nothing and he got off scott free. I'm also disabled with a huge mortgage wondering how I'm going to make ends meet. Like a lot of others would like to make a little more than 7 an hour but still very much interested.:gd_stars:

Hi...I'm presently a stay at home mom...taking care of my kid.I'm definitely interested in legitimate work at home offers.

i wouldnt personally mind the 7 dollars per hour. i do think hours in increments is a good idea. i guess that would depend on the hours of operation that are needed. i could swing 30 hours. i am looking for supplemental income

Hi, $7 per hour is on the low side for a commitment of 30 hours. I would opt out of the medical for a higher wage as I already have coverage. I would be interested in the part time jobs under 30 without medical option. I have Customer Service experience and would be availabe for the night and weekend shifts.
Using company supplied computer is fine so I dont have to add additonal software to mine. Would a Laptop be an option for Space concerns?
JMO

Would a Laptop be an option for Space concerns?
JMO

Now that's an idea, a laptop wouldn't be an inconvenience.

I would be interested in another WAH opportunity. But I like many others who have replied, desire more flexibility, and $7/hr is alittle low.
I currently work at Home full time and sit at the computer from 8-5pm with a 1 hour lunch.
Currently work for $11/hour. Its okay, but I have no flexibility, and have to take time off to get the kids to the drs and such.
I have no need for the benefits, cuz DH gets them from his employer. All of my children are in school, so that leaves for a quiet house, and Its a real possibility of being able to answer the phone and work w/o distraction.
However, I would like the Part-time and more flexibility in scheduling.
thanks for asking. :)

I would also be interested. I have an associates degree in health and medical and subsitute teach on the side. I love being at home with my babies and I am pretty much VERY flexible.

I would be interested in another WAH opportunity. But I like many others who have replied, desire more flexibility, and $7/hr is alittle low.
I currently work at Home full time and sit at the computer from 8-5pm with a 1 hour lunch.
Currently work for $11/hour. Its okay, but I have no flexibility, and have to take time off to get the kids to the drs and such.
I have no need for the benefits, cuz DH gets them from his employer. All of my children are in school, so that leaves for a quiet house, and Its a real possibility of being able to answer the phone and work w/o distraction.
However, I would like the Part-time and more flexibility in scheduling.
thanks for asking. :)

Where did you find a work from home job? I have been searching and can't find anything but scams.

Where did you find a work from home job? I have been searching and can't find anything but scams.

I would like to know too as I am running in to the same thing. :(

Has anyone got any further information on this work at home opportunity? Just wondered if anyone had been contacted about it.

dmmiller I also would love to know where you found full time home job:eyepoppin
All I seem to find is scams also.

Guys, search for the thread about West. That is supposed to be a good company. I believe somewhere in that thread bbarbie has posted a link to a site that deals with legit WAH opps. I may be wrong. Maybe she will stop by and see this and post it again. She seems to be our in house expert on WAH sites. If y'all find good sites, and the company permits, Please come post them here on GottaDeal!

Sorry I didnt see the questions you all posted till now... Been busy shopping LOL
I was fortunate enough to get in with a court reporting firm and they kept me on working from home, when I had to move away due to my husbands work.
Been doing this for about 5+ years now.
I'm not busy all day long, so i'm looking for something to fill my day, and also make alittle extra cash. :)

I'd probably be interested, but of course would need to hear all the factual information, once it could be provided. I would not make a commitment before then. I could not do 30 hours a week. I would love to do 10-15 hours--and would probably need to break it up, as I have to take different kids to different schools--at different times during the day.

I received this email a few days ago. I didn't call because they are asking for my SS # and there's no way I'm giving that out to a stranger. Is anyone familiar with this company??
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You can expect your phone interview to be approximately ten minutes in length. For the phone interview, we will ask that you read back to us one of the following three paragraphs. PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE AND HAVE IT AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERVIEW. Thank you!

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Did you contact them? Or is this an unsolicited email? If it is, throw it away. Better yet, forward it to the BBB and the white collar crime division at the FBI.

Oh wait! This is West! They are good! Check out their thread here in this forum. You should be just dandy fom what everyone says.

I am interested!

:) I would love to do this-I live in WV-30 miles to closest jobs.

Hi everyone,

I represent a company that uses at-home agents to do reservation type work (not sales, inbound reservation calls - with possibly be some upselling involved). This post is a survey so that we understand a little more about what type of person is interested in this opportunity. We are looking for people that would work a minimum of 30 hours a week, with regularly scheduled shifts. Once again, reservation agents would be working out of their homes taking inbound calls from people looking to make a reservation with this company. The starting pay rate would be $7/hr, and there would be full-benefits as well (medical, dental, vision, etc.). The hours of operation will be from 7 am to 1 am, 7 days a week. Once a quarter, agents bid for shifts. We are considering offering some part-time positions, but only full-time agents (30 hrs+/week) are eligible for the benefits. We also provide a PC and monitor, as well as a headset. No deposit is required, but agents are required to sign a waiver taking responsibility for any damage that occurs to equipment.

We would appreciate if people could respond and let us know if this is, or is not, an opportunity of interest. Could you please explain why it is, or is not, appealing. If there are specific conditions of the job (as briefly stated above) that make it interesting or not interesting, please say why? Is there anything we need to change to get your interest? As well, could you please talk a little bit about yourselves. What is your education level? How old are you? What area are you from? Are you staying at home already? If so, why? Anything you can share would be helpful.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. We are just trying to understand a little about why people would or would not be interested. We are also trying to understand what areas of the country this opportunity would get the best response.

Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to provide some input. When we move forward, I will be attempting to contact those who respond to discuss further steps in applying.

If you want to send me emails directly, please feel free to forward them to sccarman@<hidden> (a generic email address, as the company would like to remain anonymous at this point of time). This is a name-brand company with a good reputation. Most people anywhere in the United States would be very familiar with us.--

seems fishy?

I understand the concern ang825. But if this was 'fishy' or a scam, I would be asking for stuff a lot more personal. For all that did take the time to answer, thank you. Unfortunately, the company I am representing has seen this feedback and has decided to go in a different direction. If there is any change of status, I will make sure to post it here for all to see. Good luck everyone. By the way, WAH is a great reputable company that I am very familiar with (although it is not the company I was referring to.

Very interested in working for a company like this. The pay is not that much but I can work my way up. I love the benefits. Definitely keep me in mind when yall start hiring.:cheesy:

Hi everyone,

I represent a company that uses at-home agents to do reservation type work (not sales, inbound reservation calls - with possibly be some upselling involved). This post is a survey so that we understand a little more about what type of person is interested in this opportunity. We are looking for people that would work a minimum of 30 hours a week, with regularly scheduled shifts. Once again, reservation agents would be working out of their homes taking inbound calls from people looking to make a reservation with this company. The starting pay rate would be $7/hr, and there would be full-benefits as well (medical, dental, vision, etc.). The hours of operation will be from 7 am to 1 am, 7 days a week. Once a quarter, agents bid for shifts. We are considering offering some part-time positions, but only full-time agents (30 hrs+/week) are eligible for the benefits. We also provide a PC and monitor, as well as a headset. No deposit is required, but agents are required to sign a waiver taking responsibility for any damage that occurs to equipment.

We would appreciate if people could respond and let us know if this is, or is not, an opportunity of interest. Could you please explain why it is, or is not, appealing. If there are specific conditions of the job (as briefly stated above) that make it interesting or not interesting, please say why? Is there anything we need to change to get your interest? As well, could you please talk a little bit about yourselves. What is your education level? How old are you? What area are you from? Are you staying at home already? If so, why? Anything you can share would be helpful.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. We are just trying to understand a little about why people would or would not be interested. We are also trying to understand what areas of the country this opportunity would get the best response.

Thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to provide some input. When we move forward, I will be attempting to contact those who respond to discuss further steps in applying.

If you want to send me emails directly, please feel free to forward them to sccarman@<hidden> (a generic email address, as the company would like to remain anonymous at this point of time). This is a name-brand company with a good reputation. Most people anywhere in the United States would be very familiar with us.--
I would be interested! Please tell me more in detail.

I am a stay at home mom now and would love to earn some much needed cash. However, the schedule does have to be flexible since I pick up my kids at school and do volunteer at the school when needed. I am a little leary with the $7.00 an hour but full benefits. With minimum wage increasing, that is only a minimum wage job and most of those do not have benefits. Maybe if the company name was released we would all feel better about it. Count me in though!

I would also be intrested in this. What is it that were supose to do here. I sit here at home anyways. My husband ties up the pc alot tho we have dial-up. I am a little curious about this tho.

I understand the concern ang825. But if this was 'fishy' or a scam, I would be asking for stuff a lot more personal. For all that did take the time to answer, thank you. Unfortunately, the company I am representing has seen this feedback and has decided to go in a different direction. If there is any change of status, I will make sure to post it here for all to see. Good luck everyone. By the way, WAH is a great reputable company that I am very familiar with (although it is not the company I was referring to.



To avoid further confusion I am closing the thread. If, at a later date, the OP has new information he may request the thread be reopened.