[ElleTea]

I could do a lot of my current job from home, but I doubt I would get as much done as I do in my office. Am I weird for preferring a job away from home? I am too prone to laziness I guess!

[ArmyFool]

Originally Posted by averymaie

I've got 10 years of office experience under my belt. I went from receptionist to office manager and am now trying to do work from home.
I just don't understand why companies have such a hard time hiring someone that is qualified and will work for significantly less, and get paid going the 1099 route.
With all of the technology out there is there really still a gap where companies have to have someone sitting in their office? Or is it just much of a hassle for them?
I was just thinking I can't be the only one out there in this position where we want to work, but it would cost more to go to work than to work from home. Is there a niche that I'm not seeing out there?

First of all, it's not about you. It's the Las Vegas economy. Las Vegas has one of the highest unemployment stats in the United States. Even though many parts of the US have started to recover, Vegas is still adapting to a new economy where people are just not spending. Remember Vegas is 100% dependant on the WORLD spending there money here.

Hope you just didn't move here thinking there were tons of jobs here without doing your homework.

[momofvegasgirls]

I suspect many employers don't want telecommuting staff because of privacy issues/policies. Some workplaces require you to have a secure phone line that is a land line. Not working off of a cell phone, for instance. Also any sensitive memos and papers or applications would have to be properly destroyed. Likely too many things that could go wrong and that they could be liable for. If you are not tied into the network, it could be too hard to track your emails, computer use, etc, getting tech support to you in case of emergency.

Just my thoughts.

[T-Rob123]

Originally Posted by averymaie

I've got 10 years of office experience under my belt. I went from receptionist to office manager and am now trying to do work from home.
I just don't understand why companies have such a hard time hiring someone that is qualified and will work for significantly less, and get paid going the 1099 route.
With all of the technology out there is there really still a gap where companies have to have someone sitting in their office? Or is it just much of a hassle for them?
I was just thinking I can't be the only one out there in this position where we want to work, but it would cost more to go to work than to work from home. Is there a niche that I'm not seeing out there?

I feel for you. I've been working for the same company here in NC for over 2 years. My old supervisor is a big tech guy and he and I used to talk about how much easier it would be for me and everyone in my department to work from home. It's easy to monitor the work you are doing by the amount of production you have. I told him over a year ago that I was planning to move to Las Vegas and he said that if we could show the owner how easy it would be then I should be able to keep my job.
Funny thing happened during the following year, the owner was bought out by corporate and my supervisor was made the general manager of our territory. He and I "revisited" the discussion about a month ago and since his wife is pregnant with his first child he was already looking into making the office more mobile for himself and said that as long as that could be completed prior to me moving there was no reason that he wouldn't want to keep me on. He even liked the idea of me working till 5pm PST since he has a hard time getting anyone to stay until 8pm EST.
So everything looks great right?
2 weeks ago corporate hired a new division manager who is overseeing all of the East Coast, and when he and I met last week he asked me for ideas on making the office a better place. I asked him how he felt about employees working from home and he shot it down saying he hates the idea.
I'm holding off from putting in my official notice, but I am going to give at least 3 months in the hopes that my GM and I can convince this new guy that it's worth it to keep me on.

To OP I think the advice that was given about getting on somewhere, proving your worth and then working into a mobile home office is probably the way to go, if possible.

[SouthernSarah]

I just secured a new position, working full-time from home with a half-way decent hourly wage. These jobs are few and far between but they are out there. I saw the ad on CL, sent my resume and beat out over 100 applicants to get the job. I work 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday from home. The company did require that I have Internet, a land-line phone and a quiet work space during my working hours. The company is based in Henderson so I completed my training there for four weeks before transitioning home. There are several national companies that hire at home customer service reps, but they do not pay great. If you take out the cost of child-care, gas, office wardrobe, lunches etc you will find that you can work for much less per hour once you work from home. I am only making $15 an hour at home..but it pays the bills and beats the 9 an hour I used to have.

[eventusstultorummagister]

Originally Posted by SouthernSarah

I just secured a new position, working full-time from home with a half-way decent hourly wage. These jobs are few and far between but they are out there. I saw the ad on CL, sent my resume and beat out over 100 applicants to get the job. I work 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday from home. The company did require that I have Internet, a land-line phone and a quiet work space during my working hours. The company is based in Henderson so I completed my training there for four weeks before transitioning home. There are several national companies that hire at home customer service reps, but they do not pay great. If you take out the cost of child-care, gas, office wardrobe, lunches etc you will find that you can work for much less per hour once you work from home. I am only making $15 an hour at home..but it pays the bills and beats the 9 an hour I used to have.

You can make $14/hr playing poker, tax free. (plus free food/drinks)

[bumpus7]

Originally Posted by averymaie

I've got 10 years of office experience under my belt. I went from receptionist to office manager and am now trying to do work from home.
I just don't understand why companies have such a hard time hiring someone that is qualified and will work for significantly less, and get paid going the 1099 route.
With all of the technology out there is there really still a gap where companies have to have someone sitting in their office? Or is it just much of a hassle for them?
I was just thinking I can't be the only one out there in this position where we want to work, but it would cost more to go to work than to work from home. Is there a niche that I'm not seeing out there?

Sad to say this but you can be replaced by younger people
who will work for far less money, and the field is full workers
looking and the jobs are few.

[Scott456]

Originally Posted by SouthernSarah

I just secured a new position, working full-time from home with a half-way decent hourly wage. These jobs are few and far between but they are out there. I saw the ad on CL, sent my resume and beat out over 100 applicants to get the job. I work 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday from home. The company did require that I have Internet, a land-line phone and a quiet work space during my working hours. The company is based in Henderson so I completed my training there for four weeks before transitioning home. There are several national companies that hire at home customer service reps, but they do not pay great. If you take out the cost of child-care, gas, office wardrobe, lunches etc you will find that you can work for much less per hour once you work from home. I am only making $15 an hour at home..but it pays the bills and beats the 9 an hour I used to have.

Now you are contradicting to yourself.
A quiet work space during your work hours is required, and you are saving the cost of child-care?
Doesn't your child cry, talk, or come bother you and want your attention during work hours?
Obviously you are not truethful to your employer.

[modhatter]

Originally Posted by SouthernSarah

I just secured a new position, working full-time from home with a half-way decent hourly wage. These jobs are few and far between but they are out there. I saw the ad on CL, sent my resume and beat out over 100 applicants to get the job. I work 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday from home. The company did require that I have Internet, a land-line phone and a quiet work space during my working hours. The company is based in Henderson so I completed my training there for four weeks before transitioning home. There are several national companies that hire at home customer service reps, but they do not pay great. If you take out the cost of child-care, gas, office wardrobe, lunches etc you will find that you can work for much less per hour once you work from home. I am only making $15 an hour at home..but it pays the bills and beats the 9 an hour I used to have.

Do they pay for any medical insurance?

[bmark131]

I dont even live in Nevada but received several management position offers the past 2 weeks. I recently discussed a resort property management position with a head hunter who said to me many companies are looking for people from outside the area, they didnt give a reason. The best offer so far includes full relocation expenses from the Northeast and 2 months housing reimbursement, full health and dental benefits, AD&D coverage and salary, which I thought was real competitive to what I see in the northeast US. I am still debating whether or not to move forward with this offer. I do want to move to this part of the US.