Combat Work-From-Home Myths

Sept. 18, 2006— -- We continue to receive a huge response to the "Good Morning America" segments on working from home.

There is a lot of excitement among viewers who are eager for legitimate opportunities to make money while juggling the demands of caring for young children or elderly parents. Or they're looking for a second career to take into retirement. But there are also some misconceptions too, especially about the ease of opportunities.

It's doubtful that you'll find any kind of legitimate home-based job opportunity that doesn't require hard work and serious commitment. In addition to the right skills and experience, there are three basic requirements that most employers look for when hiring home-based workers:

Wrong! If you find ads -- of which there are many on the Internet -- that promise big bucks with no training or skills required, you should steer clear, especially if they're asking you to send money.

Nobody is going to offer you a reasonable wage unless you have the proper training and skills. You'll usually have to invest in the training yourself. Before registering for a program that is the least expensive around, do your due diligence. It might be cheap and fast for a reason. It might not deliver the career clout you're seeking.