You have a job and have been working with a great company for the longest time. Yay or Nay?
It’s great pay, great people, great environment but what would make it even better is if you could do the same work, with the same compensation or higher while working from home.
Cool right?
The problem with working in an office is that for one, you’re not saving as much because you have to shell out some money for transportation, food, clothing and more because you are working outside of the home.
You have to commute, buy business clothes, spend precious money on food and who knows what else. Not only that, you’d have to endure hours of traffic or the loooooong lines at the MRT (Metro Rail Transit) or LRT (Light Rail Transit) to get to work so chances are, by the time you get to the office, you’re already stressed out!
The good news is, there are a LOT of other work options available.
And the best part? They can easily be found online, so you can work and be at home all at the same time!
How cool is that?
You save money because you don’t have to spend money on the things that I’ve mentioned above. Yay!
However, online scams are everywhere and they have many ingenious tricks to dupe you into thinking that you’re actually signing up for a legitimate online job.
To be honest, the scams are designed to look like genuine offers. What’s the quickest way to know for sure if it’s a scam? They ask you to pay them money for registration, tax reasons, permits and more. If a job site is asking you to give money to them, then it’s probably a scam and it’s best to stay away from those.
Some online scams are also phishing sites that will try to get your information and use it for things that are not legal. Legitimate online jobs don’t ask you for money. Why? Because these are big companies and they earn money in a different way.
To know more about the most commonly identified job scams, see How to avoid job scams. Also keep in mind that a genuine job platform can still have some people who are trying to scam employees, so use the same discretion in choosing an employer.
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There are several options for legitimate home based jobs, depending on your skill sets or preferred position, the most common are:
Full-time/Part-time online jobs:
There are several online platforms that offer full-time or part-time employment. This type of work is somewhat the same as that in an office.
Full time work at home is not limited to programmers or virtual assistants. We have accountants, systems and network administrators, customer service representatives, technical support representatives, medical transcriptionists, and so on.
Here are some of the top online platforms that offer full time and/or part time jobs:
Outsourcely is a great place to find homebased work and pay zero fees. Outsourcely is 100% free for remote workers.
Upwork – this is where thousands of professional freelancers come to work in a variety of fields.
OnlineJobs.ph is similar to Upwork, where you can be hired as a freelancer as well as a full-time or part-time employee.
Craigslist is an online classified ad posting system for items for sale to job postings and other services.
WeWorkRemotely offers high level and high paying jobs for US applicants but they also consider people from the Philippines.
Stack Exchange is primarily a site for programmers and all tasks are related to software development only.
Projects Based
Projects are an excellent choice for short or long term work (depending on the task) that doesn’t require an extended contract.
You usually can’t even be categorized as a part time or full time employee if you are working on project basis. Some of the most common examples for this type of work are graphic design, 400-500 word articles about certain topics, transcription of audio files, typing out hand written documents, and more.
The top three sites for Projects based employment are:
Upwork has a large database of professional freelancers that can get the job done. One of the pioneers in the work-from-home arena.
Freelancer has a large database of freelancers (similar to Upwork) where you can list yourself to be hired
PeoplePerHour is a smaller platform compared with the first two where you can go to find jobs and contracts.
Other Projects based sites:
eSerbisyo offers various jobs, from freelance wedding planners to plumbers.
Essays.ph is an outsourcing company specific for freelance writers and has an office based in Makati.
99designs hire freelance logo/graphic designers wherein these designers compete for the client’s approval of the designs they make. Clients will choose the design they wish to use and then the winning designer will get paid.
DesignCrowd is an online marketplace providing logo, website, print and graphic design services by providing access to freelance graphic designers and design studios around the world.
crowdSPRING is one of the largest marketplaces in the world for crowdsourced logo design, web design, print design, product design, naming and other writing services.
PortfolioMNL is the meeting ground for Filipino creative professionals to grow, work their talent, and be inspired by their peers.
Crowdsite is similar to 99designs. Contest holders can start a design competition for logos and graphics that you can use for your business.
With HireTheWorld, You can get access to thousands of freelance designers from all over the world.
199Jobs can get various jobs done for only ₱199 each.
Raket.ph is like the yellow pages directory but for freelancers.
Fiverr can get you anything for $5
BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)
BPO companies are sometimes aptly called “call centers” or “contact centers”. They often do offshore business that caters to the needs of companies from all over the world who outsource their employees to distant countries, such as the Philippines.
These BPO companies have sprouted like mushrooms and now a days, there are call center offices whichever direction you turn your head (no kidding!).
Another type of BPO is the home based type or Online BPO which pretty much does the same thing: outsource workers who are willing to work from home. However, as this is a “Business”, there are certain requirements, namely fast and reliable internet connection, a desktop or laptop with updated hardware and software, an actual workspace from home which should be quiet and free from distractions. The most common type of work caters to English tutorial services, VA or virtual assistant services and other IT related work.
Some popular BPO companies that allow you to work from home:
With an office based in Makati, Remote Staff is an online outsourcing company where you can sign up as an applicant and then their recruitment team will match your skills with a potential client.
Virtual Coworker has a recruitment team here in the Philippines which makes the entire hiring process an ease because you are being screened by a Filipino.
SourceFit offers offshore staffing solutions for small and medium businesses worldwide.
2ndOffice have various job offerings for Filipino workers from data entry to marketing jobs and more.
Philippine Global Outsourcing is one of the pioneers in the outsourcing business and was founded here in the Philippines in 1995. Office is located in Davao city, Philippines.
Online English Tutorial BPO companies
Other BPO companies that allow you to work from home include:
- Outsourced
- Big Outsource
- Virtual Done Well
- Virtual Staff Finder
- Pepper Virtual Assistant
- 5 Star VA
- WebFocus Solution
- Carve
- EHB BPO
And here are the *top office-based BPOs in the Philippines
- Accenture Inc.
- Convergys Philippines Services Corp.
- JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A-Philippine Global Service Center
- 24/7 Customer Philippines Inc
- Telephilippines Inc.
- TeleTech Offshore Investments B.V.
- Sutherland Global Services Philippines Inc.
- Sitel Philippines Corp.
- Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte. Ltd.
- Sykes Asia Inc.
- IBM Daksh Business Process Services Philippines Inc.
- Aegis PeopleSupport Inc.
- TeleTech Customer Care Management Philippines Inc.
- IBM Business Services Inc.
- Telus International Philippines Inc.
- Shell Shared Services (Asia) B.V.
- HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Philippines) Inc.
- ePLDT Inc.
- SPi CRM Inc.
- ACS of the Philippines Inc.
- VXI Global Holdings B.V.
- Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd.
- StarTek International Ltd.
- IBM Solutions Delivery Inc.
- Sykes Marketing Services Inc.
- SPi Technologies Inc.
- Genpact Services LLC
- Macquarie Offshore Services Pty. Ltd.
- Thomson Reuters Corp. Pte. Ltd.
- AIG Shared Services Corp. Philippines
- Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd.
- Lexmark Research and Development Corp.
- ANZ Global Services and Operations (Manila) Inc.
- Maersk Global Service Centers (Philippines) Ltd.
- Manulife Data Services Inc.
*Based on revenue**source: http://www.likejobs.com/hr-blog/the-biggest-bpo-companies-in-the-philippines-2014/
And in case you’re wondering how your employers will be able to send you your pay, here is a blog where you can see a list of the many ways to send money to the Philippines, including details on transaction fees and more.
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Thanks!
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their explanation: “We understand your concern on this contest. However, it is better to remove the contest that will cause liabilities to users and to us even if the contest is Guaranteed. We are protecting users from this kind of contest as it will create issues in the future.”
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Hi there..
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and i think i need your help to pursue my eagerness with this kind of job…please give me healthy suggestions that i can use
thanks and God bless!
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This is a great article! I am a VA for 4 years and counting now and I’d also want to help out other Filipinos on how to have a legit homebased jobs with a fixed salary. Thus, my website Pinoy Home Office was born. It also contains tips and basic guides as well as recent hiring post to kickstart their need to work at home. The website address is https://pinoyhomeoffice.com. Thank you!
I been try various of freelance websites freelance is good but is not free anymore for those who want to have a job. http://Www.guru.com is freelance sites im using right now is good and low competition u can apply for a job that in post but you only have 10bids and it will refresh it every month you start using iser bid so bid for work fit with you now im in converstion in client
Thank you for this information. We are also posting current job hires for Filipinos and basic guides on how to be an efficient virtual worker. Our website is https://pinoyhomeoffice.com
Hi, you can also add http://www.microsourcing.com to the list of Top office-based BPO’s in the Philippines. Thanks!
I’m JAJA JANE LABETA , 25 years old. Basically , I’m the kind of person who enjoys working with different kinds of individual. I love variations and I can appreciate individuality. Working with different kinds of people has always been a Challenging thing to me. And I like challenges. It keeps me going.
Why should you hire me?
You should hire me because I’m the best person for the job. I realize that there are likely other candidates who also have the ability to the job. Yet I have an additional quality that makes me the best person for the job – my passion for excellence. I am passionately committed to producing truly world class results.
In addition I am honest in all my dealings.
Hi Jaja Jane Labeta, are you still looking for work? please email me chelsea.dawson@powerfront.com
You can also put your resume on http://www.virtualassistants.ph for free.
Hello Ma’am, I am also looking for a job, basically an Online Job and I am very good at Customer service. If you can get in touch with me in my Gmail account for me to submit my resume to you to see if I’m qualified for the position you are offering.
My email address is: deluao.gj@gmail.com
Best regards,
Glee
How much is the rate of a home-based seo?
Hi guys! I am working for Remote Workmate, Remote Workmate is an outsourcing company based in Australia that caters to businessmen or companies outsmart their competitors and go from business stagnation to remarkable prosperity. And how to we do that? by giving them virtual professional workforce that can be of help in growing their business.
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Thank you!
Hi there. I am Edwin. I would like to have a home-based accounting job but being a first timer, I would like to seek help from those who have been doing this job for some time..Is there any association/group that I can join? I hope someone can contact me on my CP no 09083969725. Thank you very much.
I don’t recommend freelancer.com, this website has full of scammers. A particular employer hired me with “MILESTONE” but unfortunately after the employer paid me, the website told me that the said employer violated their rules, leaving me $-5.
find jobs even on http://www.manilabulletinclassifiedads.com
Im a filipino currently in canada im interested of having a work home base im sure you can help me thanks
I have been working at MyOutDesk Full-Time…
Poor benefits – Covered up with an offset of higher pay. Funnels benefits through their other Real Estate business. Job expectations do not meet job descriptions or pay scale. Owners are not on the same page and don’t work well together. Owner/CEO D. Ramsey is volatile and makes many unethical business decisions – Not to be trusted. Legally questionable business practices – Especially when it comes to HR and financial issues.
Management Advice
Re-evaluate C-Suite. Hire experienced HR, Legal, Compliance, Financial Specialist and Sales Leaders. Be honest to employees, potential hires, clients and business partners. Seek Leadership Training and Professional Coaching for all Executives.
Advice to Current Employees and Job Seekers
Run! There is much better employment elsewhere.
I was with MOD, but the experience is not that good as well. It is difficult to get client then easily get fired. What homebased job you have now?
Hello! I am a teacher currently teaching outside the Philippines. I am interested in teaching part-time, during the evening. Could anyone please recommend a job for online tutorial? Sorry, it’s just that there are too many jobs here, it’s overwhelming.
Thank you.
I find part time home based easy jobs. Your institutions is helful to me.
hi im an electronic technician,working for almost 20 years.i am looking for a new job now preferably if possible online job at home.if anyone can help me how,pls let me know thru my email.i just need to change my working environment and earn much more than what i earn in my present job.thanks and GOD bless us all.
Hi I am looking for a home based job. I worked as a CSR/TSR for 3 years before. I have a stable connection of 16 Mbps. I also have a working station at home. I am a very keen worker which requires minimum supervision and very trustworthy. I am absolutely trainable and can follow detailed instructions.
Thank you, Elle, for writing this article and for including 5 STAR VAs in your list.
I do feel that it is important for Filipino VA’s to know who they can trust and go to when seeking good home based employment, there are too many scammers and people ready to take advantage of VA’s who are just trying to seek a genuine long-term employment opportunity to support themselves and their family.
Neil
I am looking for online job.. more specifically Data Entry. I am willing to work asap. Tnx
Hi! I’m looking for an online job fit for me.
I’m a high school graduate. Can you hep me?
Hi just wanna ask why is that I cant link my Smartmoney account to withdraw funds in Paypal.
Thank you for including us in the list. We really appreciate it!
For the benefit of your readers and those who would want to venture into home based jobs, please visit our website: http://www.virtualcoworker.com.ph/
You may also join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/virtualcoworker
Thank you and more power!
Hi, i just want to ask what is W-8BEN? please pm me. I want to ask more information about this. Thank you.
and may I add, I don’t still have a tax identification number I always work as a part timer.
Hi , is Teletransform a legit bpo company? Thanks
hi elle. im looking for a homebased job that is legit. can you help me. ive been in the bpo for more than a year now.
btw nice article and it helps a lot
Hi.
I am trying to find a work from home typing or data entry job. Can you please help me?
I would do well in these are as a first timer since my previous jobs in the office dealt with a lot of typing, emails and financial data gathering.
I hope you could help me.
Many thanks.
Marites T. Abalos
Hello there,
We have a Facebook page you can check from time to time, we often post available positions here: https://www.facebook.com/staffcom.
If you do not have a staff.com account, proceed here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/staffcom-online-jobs/how-do-i-apply-for-a-job/597037957008918
Thanks for mentioning us Elle!
I always find work in Upwork, Elance and Onlinejobs.ph .. These are my top three online platforms. You’ve forgot to mentioned or maybe you didn’t know MyOutdesk. They are also one of then largest online platform here in the Philippines and they are focus on Real Estates in the US.
maam, i am a working student but i want to work part time as an data entry or that is related to computer such as EXCEL, MS WORD, TYPING. can u refer me maam? i just need this maam for my allowances and projects to our school 🙁 can you help me maam.
careful with Craigslist. many scammers there.
check out myownva.com they are hiring Virtual Assistants in Davao area.
Pllease find an online job for me. I am willing to be trained.
Is there a money involve as registration?
Hi Nora, no there should be no money involved in the registration, or the entire recruitment process for that matter. If a site is asking money upfront, then better stay away from those. Rest assured all of the sites we’ve listed here will not require you to pay any fees.
Ive worked online as a designer since 2001. sites like elance and odesk (now upwork) have free and paid profiles. paid profiles get noticed.
many others are free but you will need to provide them with your bank info or a credit card as a form of identification. you also need to provide this so you can get paid when youre done with the work.
I want to work on line job. but the problem is who will teach me to do what is assign to me. I dont know how to start. I am a fast learner and I have my own computer with internet. Being new in the on line job I just want Data Entry first. then others when I know the