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The Facts About Home working
Have you seen those little ads, which say ‘earn cash quick with
home working’. Seem like a great idea?
Do you or
someone you know already work for a homeworking company?
If so, you
need
to know the facts about homeworking?
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1.2
million people
do homeworking in the UK
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94%
of these people are
women
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The
average homeworker works
36 hours per
week for a wage of £46,
8 hours being weekends!
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You
have to
work very
long hours
to earn a decent wage.
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The
work
is not regular;
one week you could have loads, the next hardly any.
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Many
homeworkers
do not
receive the national minimum wage
even though
they are entitled to it.
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Homeworking industries include
clothing, footwear, motor, printing, plastics, engineering,
electronics and knitwear.
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The NGH (Nation Group on
Homeworking) are the only national
organisation in the UK that are
solely dedicated to homeworking
issues.
The NGH are
NOT an employment agency and cannot put you in touch with any
companies that offer home work.
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Recruitment Schemes – you send of a
stamped addressed envelope for details with a registration fee.
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Envelope Addressing
– You will be asked to send a fee. You are expected to address
envelopes by hand by an address list. Very boring and you don’t
get much money!
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Directory Schemes
– You pay a fee (normally £15) and all you receive is
photocopied sheets and booklets. Expensive booklets!
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Kit
Schemes
– These attract people who enjoy making things and have a
passion for arts and crafts. Not worth it.
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Never
send money to a homeworking scheme.
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Ask
around to find out if there is genuine homework available.
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Contact local companies directly about homeworking
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Market your skills and experience.
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