Why?

These people aren't stupid; they're just desperate. They want to believe that this time things will be different. People will write to me and ask me to check out this site or that one. They're all pretty much the same, really. Rarely do they have sufficient contact information, and no guarantee if you're not satisifed with the product. Just a lot of pie-in-the-sky promises.

That makes me angry. Really angry.

These so-called "work-at-home" sites lead their visitors to believe that out there, somewhere, are thousands of employers ready and willing to hire them for minimally-skilled jobs, pay them a set salary (with benefits) like they would be in an office environment, and give them the same hours, time off, etc. that they would expect in an on-site position.

But the reality is this...most employers simply aren't going to do that. The reason is simple - employers keep these types of jobs in house for a very specific reason - to maintain control of their employees.

In this way they can be sure that the work is being done in a timely fashion. It simply wouldn't be practical, for the most part, to hire people to do this work at home for the same amount of money and benefits as they pay their in house employees.

It is true, however, that some companies do hire home-based workers to do data entry, word processing, etc. - but they are generally not paid a set salary but rather are paid by production. They get no benefits, nor are they entitled to paid vacations. These jobs were rare in the past, but I do see them on the rise as employers are learning that by outsourcing these jobs to individuals who are willing to work for less money and little or no benefits, they can reduce their own costs. However, these jobs are difficult to locate as they are rarely advertised but are usually filled by word-of-mouth. Since there are always so many people who want these jobs, they are usually grabbed up quickly.

If you truly want to work from home, you may have to change your mindset just a bit. Know that many, many people work from home these days. They generally fall into one of these categories:

• highly-sought-after individuals whose skill sets are in high demand
• people who have worked for their employer in-house for a number of years and who have negotiated with their employer to bring their job home
• freelancers who work on an as-needed basis for a number of different employers (again, these people generally have a strong skill set)
• individuals who have started their own home business

As you can see, these people didn't wait for a job to fall into their lap. They all, in one way or another, created their own opportunity.

And you can too - if you're motivated enough and are willing to do what it takes to make yourself a valuable home-based employee for someone.

Fortunately for you, there's a wonderful woman who has put together a fantastic guide that gives you a step-by-step approach to locate work at home positions. She's done it herself (more than once) so she knows what she's talking about. I've written a review of her product (you can read it below) and can tell you that it's the only product I recommend for anyone who is truly serious about working from home and is willing to do the work necessary to get a home-based position.

Today I want to share with you my views on Grace Washington's product, The Essential Home Job Search Guide^TM.

But first I want to tell you about Grace Washington.

I first "met" Grace about a month ago - she contacted me to introduce herself and to let me know that she'd quoted me in one of her articles on her website. She was gracious enough to direct me to the page where it appeared, so naturally I visited her site. I read over her copy and was very impressed with her style. We began an online correspondence and, as netpreneurs often do, discovered a lot of common ground. She offered me complimentary access to her guidebook (it's all online) and asked for feedback. The rest, as they say, is history.

When I tell you that her work is some of the most comprehensive, detailed, meticulous, painstaking research I have ever seen, I am not using hyperbole to make a point. That's just the plain and simple truth.

Grace has put her whole heart and soul into her product. This is no half-baked, slapped together jumble of information. In this guide, Grace details for her readers a step-by-step, methodical plan that anyone who is serious enough about working from home can follow - and succeed.

But she doesn't stop there. Heck, no. Before she even gets into the step-by-step instructions, she lays it out for her customers.

• The scams and how to spot them (and how to stop being victimized by them).

• How important it is to define your perfect job BEFORE you begin your search. You will be surprised at what you discover about yourself and how that has hindered your success in the past.

• How changing your thinking will change your life.

Because it is an online guide rather than an ebook, it is being constantly updated. I've been accessing it for a couple of weeks now and each time I go back she's added something new.

I honestly don't know of anyone working online - even those of us who make our living in our own business as opposed to working for others - who can't benefit from the information she's put together here. I can tell you that I've been in this business for well over three years and I was completely amazed at the volume of information she has here. She reveals websites and resources that I never knew existed - which is only one of the many benefits of owning it. One could spend months, even years, searching the internet and not find even half of what she has here. She could ask much, much more for her guide than she does - and get it.

But that's not her style. She just wants to get this information out there so that others don't have to struggle through the learning curve that she and many others have already experienced.

I urge all of you to visit her website and read more about what The Essential Home Job Search Guide^TM contains.

And take my word for it - it's all that she says, and more.

The Essential Home Job Search Guide^TM

Oh, by the way...

This guide can be used by anyone, anywhere - it's not limited to the United States. Read over Grace's testimonials from satisfied customers and you'll see that they are everywhere!

End of Review

As you read over Grace's information, you cannot help but be impressed by her thoroughness and attention to detail. I have recommended this resource without reservation since March of 2003, and I will continue to do so. Since I first accessed the guide, Grace has been true to her promise. She updates it on a regular basis, and I continue to be impressed with the wealth of information she provides.

Cathy Bryant

P.S. - You might enjoy my article, "Is Working At Home Possible for ME?"