How can I find a job from home? Have not worked up to age 53.

[vng2015]

I am male, 53 yo, 157 kg. I have moderate Asperger's Syndrome and Depression. I take 75 mg Effexor per day. I have no work experience, but paradoxically I have a Master's Degree in Mathematics. I do not drive a car and the nearest bus stop is a mile away.


I am looking for a job working from home -- mostly for spending money. I would be happy working 15-20 hours per week for $10 to $12 per hour.


Does anyone know how can I start looking for a job?

 

[Cherubino]

maybe by learning in-demand programming language

 

[vng2015]

maybe by learning in-demand programming language

Like what? I know MatLab and SciLab.


To whom should I talk? I feel like a lost person with respect to employment.

 

[TheRealCallie]

Google Rat Race Rebellion. They list all the various work at home jobs. Most are screened for legitimacy. If they aren't screened they say they haven't screened it yet.

 

[Forgottendanfan]

A job working from home is what I'm looking for too. I'm somewhat misanthropic and can't stand the idea of going back to an environment where I'd be spending 40 hours a week surrounded by people I hate. Remote jobs seem pretty thin on the ground here in the UK at the moment though.

 

[Hope88]

maybe by learning in-demand programming language

From what I know ageism in tech is pretty common.
There is also the option to go on your own as a freelancer but if you’ll use freelancing sites to find clients the pay can be a race to the bottom as you'll compete with people from around the world, including countries that are very poor.

 

[vng2015]

Google Rat Race Rebellion.

Thank you.

One of my problems is that I have (almost) never held a paid job. I feel like someone from another planet. Is it even possible for me to compete with people who have experience working and finding jobs?

 

[vng2015]

From what I know ageism in tech is pretty common.
There is also the option to go on your own as a freelancer but if you’ll use freelancing sites to find clients the pay can be a race to the bottom as you'll compete with people from around the world, including countries that are very poor.

Many people in poor nations are willing to work very hard for small pay.

 

[TheRealCallie]

Thank you.

One of my problems is that I have (almost) never held a paid job. I feel like someone from another planet. Is it even possible for me to compete with people who have experience working and finding jobs?

I was a stay at home mom for 10 years. Had no real experience in anything, but I got a job working at home. Don't sell yourself short. If you see something you think you can do, go for it. You might get it, you might not, but you'll have no chance if you don't at least try, right?

 

[Ima Lone]

Legit work from home job ideas Google Search

No guarantees but you might find some inspiration or an opportunity from that link above. Good luck

 

[vng2015]

I was a stay at home mom for 10 years. Had no real experience in anything, but I got a job working at home. Don't sell yourself short. If you see something you think you can do, go for it. You might get it, you might not, but you'll have no chance if you don't at least try, right?

Thank you! Best luck!

How long did it take you to find a job? Looking up Rat Race Rebellion now.

 

[CenotaphGirl]

If you want something that requires less “commitment” you can try prolific… I love it.

 

[vng2015]

If you want something that requires less “commitment” you can try prolific… I love it.

Thank you! What is prolific? What is their web address?

 

[CenotaphGirl]

Thank you! What is prolific? What is their web address?

It’s like taking part in mini studies for various companies and universities its a lot of fun (to a nerd like me lol)

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[Ima Lone]

good things come to those who wait and
keep looking for good things while they wait

don't give up, we never know what might have been

 

[vng2015]

It’s like taking part in mini studies for various companies and universities its a lot of fun (to a nerd like me lol)

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[Ima Lone]

They have a waiting list. I know, I checked into it too.
Any other plans or ideas to become employed until
they contact and hire you? What about becoming a
professional blogger or a starting your own podcast?

Seems like either of those could be started like now
and totally within the confines of one’s own home.
If you do either, let me know. I like that kind of stuff.

 

[randomguy]

I'm not sure if these guys operate outside the UK and it's not really working from home but it is an easy way to make very quick money. I did it a few years ago and made 3k in a couple of months.

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[TropicalStarfish]

there's upwork (formerly odesk) https://www.upwork.com/

There might be something in there you may qualify for, and if not, may give you a good idea of what you'd like to gain a bit of proficiency in.

If ever there was a time for one's chances of getting a work from home gig, now's the time, since the covid thing increased a lot of work-from-home opportunities.

good luck

Also if you decide to take up programming, the Free Software/Open Source scene is a venerable cornucopia for software projects one can help collaborate on. You may not find any paying gigs; but, you can certainly pad a resume/portfolio with contributions to projects. And if you become proficient enough, you could start your own project. Could be a fun hobby/professional passion on the side, if you find you enjoy it.

 

[TheRealCallie]

Thank you! Best luck!

How long did it take you to find a job? Looking up Rat Race Rebellion now.

Not long, once I actively starting looking. I already had a WAH job, I just wanted another to supplement it.

Legit work from home job ideas Google Search

No guarantees but you might find some inspiration or an opportunity from that link above. Good luck

I would caution using a search to find jobs. Not that there won't be legitimate jobs, but there will also be scams. One big clue is that you should never have to PAY money to make money....the one exception to that is a background check. Most of companies that require one make you pay for your own.