~*~*~ THE RAT RACE REBELLION TELEWORK BULLETIN ~*~*~

Dear Reader,


A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Home-based public schooling. Who would have thought? Home-based public teachers, too… an emerging phenomenon we cover in this week’s bulletin. 

What else? Business Week wants to see a pic of your home-based office, Chris offers tips on de-Rat Racing your life, and a leading outsourcing organization says consumer outsourcing (think concierges, tutors, Virtual Assistants, etc.) will total in the tens of billions within the next two years. (Chris and I, I must add, have been blowing that kazoo for quite awhile, as many of you know.)

Jobs galore, freebies too, and, to coin a phrase, “a whole lot more”! 

Enjoy, Be Well, and Good Luck!


“CONSUMER OUTSOURCING” IS THE NEXT WAVE, SAYS LEADING OUTSOURCING ORG.
The outsourcing of personal-service needs by consumers -- to Virtual Assistants, wedding videographers, tutors, and similar providers -- is the “next wave,” says the 40,000-member International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), and will reach “tens of billions of dollars” by 2010.

Companies can benefit from the same kind of outsourcing, the IAOP continues, by letting its employees delegate tasks to Virtual Assistants and similar service providers.

Chris and I love to have our judgments validated.

For the IAOP’s article, see http://outsourcingprofessional.org/content/25/171/1608/#Article_1


HOME-BASED PUBLIC SCHOOLING (AND RELATED JOBS) AN INTERESTING TREND
For US parents who would like to have their children learning from home and in other settings outside the “big brick box,” but who for whatever reason prefer not to take the conventional “homeschooling” path, we’re seeing a new trend toward distance education offered by public schools.

In this emerging model, children have a public-school teacher (who is also usually home-based), and someone who functions as a “Learning Coach” (typically a parent), and classwork is assigned and returned virtually. Field trips, forums, and other external activities may also be offered. 

We haven’t checked yet to see if this is being done in other countries, but it certainly seems an intriguing development. For more, see job lead no. 5, below, and for additional context on the trend, http://www.connectionsacademy.com/ .


BUSINESS WEEK SEEKS PICTURES OF HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
If there’s something unique about your home office, you could get some nice exposure (so to speak) with a photo in Business Week. 

“Entrants must be running their own home-based business on a full-time basis, and have been at it for a minimum of one year.”

For details, see http://tinyurl.com/6jrzoq .


“WHERE HAVE YOU GONE, H.L. MENCKEN?” NEWSPAPER NEWSROOMS EMPTYING OUT AS “MOJOS” LEAD THE WAY
Newspapers are hurting. Megasites like Craigslist are stealing their advertising revenue (their bread and butter), the Internet has made the Sydney Morning Herald as accessible as the Duckburg Daily Quack, and a well-informed, independent blogger can often produce a more compelling -- and fresher -- article than an employee-journalist. (Indeed, many bloggers themselves are ex-journalists.)

These pressures are reflected in newsrooms across the US (and probably at the Sydney Morning Herald), as the newspapers outfit journalists with “media kits” -- laptops with Wi-Fi access, cameras, etc. -- and send them out to write up and file their stories from their cars, homes, or the local Starbucks. 

And voila -- the next generation of reporter, dubbed the “MOJO” (mobile journalist).

Not everyone approves, of course. As with other brick-and-mortar transitions to virtual work, much is lost in group culture, mentorship, and synergy when the Main Room empties and people are scattered to the four winds. (To get a sense of what it means, just think of the average family, with adult children.)

Nonetheless, profit and survival almost always trump tradition, and, for that matter, who’s to say that the MOJO, in his or her turn, won’t soon be supplanted by the remote-controlled MODROJO (mobile drone journalist)?    

For more, see this recent article in Editor & Publisher: http://tinyurl.com/6llg5j    


SIMPLE THINGS TO DE-RAT RACE YOUR DAY

By Chris Durst

Dealing with the stress and pressure of everyday life doesn't have to mean a team of therapists and a medicine cabinet full of sleeping pills. Sometimes, just starting with the simple things can shift our path toward a better destination. 

Here are some suggestions.

1. Eat your "life vegetables" first.
We all have tasks we know we should tend to, but continue to put off. I call these "life vegetables," because we skirt them like a child avoiding the vegetables on his plate. 

These must-do's, of course, won't go away simply because we want them too, but rather, like the veggies, they soon grow larger in our minds, till they seem to cover the whole plate.

Make it a habit to eat your “life vegetables” first, and you'll be amazed at how delicious the rest of your day can be!

2. Talk to the "Old Folks."
Something magical happens when you sit down to talk -- or more importantly, listen -- to an older person. Someone who has lived in a quieter time, without iPods, laptops, and plasma TVs, and who has decades of wisdom just waiting to come to the surface.

An hour of listening to reflections and stories of older relatives, neighbors, or even strangers can help put your own life back in perspective, and lead you to a calmer place. 

You'll learn about unimaginable hardships that have been overcome, great loves that truly did last until "death do us part," friendships that endured against all odds, and many other wonderful lessons.

3. Find (or create) serenity in a noisy world.
No two ways about it, we live in a noisy world. Whether it's external or in our minds, the noise affects our mental and emotional equilibrium, our ability to function and interact normally, naturally, and authentically. 

Creating quiet -- even if we define "quiet" as "controlled noise" -- can help us restore ourselves (and make us easier to be around), replenishing the wellspring from which we draw our strength, creativity, enthusiasm for life, and so much more.

Here are some of the tips we give our training-program participants for creating periods of tranquility in a hectic world:

-- If you have children, use car time for "good noise."
Turn off the DVD player in the back seat and talk, sing, or play games. Life seems noisier when we’re stressed out and feeling out of touch with the ones we love. Talking to your children can work wonders for them and for you, as well.

-- Take a warm bath.
At the end of the day, and ideally just before bed, take a warm bath. (Throw in some bath salts, too, if you have some handy.) Spend at least 5 minutes with your ears just below the water line, blocking out -- or at least muting -- the sounds around you. Close your eyes, “empty your mind,” and listen to the rhythm of your own breath.

-- Look at the stars.
No matter where you live, take the time to go outside and look at the stars on a clear night. Here in rural Connecticut, where I live, we like to take a blanket out onto the deck and lie on our backs looking up at the night sky. It's amazing how centered this simple act can make you feel. (And it’s a great thing for couples, enjoying the quiet and beauty together.)

-- Block out the negative talk.
When life is going at a chaotic pace, co-workers and others around you may often feel frustrated and bottled-up, and may vent their feelings through stinging criticism or demoralizing opinions. Moving away from this free-floating negativity can work wonders for reducing the noise and negative thoughts in your own mind. Excuse yourself from conversations that are not constructive and reap the benefits of keeping good company -- your own!

-- Take a "Family Hooky Day."
At least twice a year, stage a "Family Hooky Day," when parents and children "skip" work and school and do something together instead.

For my own family, it was ‘Big E’ Day! My mom would call the school to say we (six children) would not be in school that day, and my dad (who was self-employed, so it shows you how committed he was to the concept) would take the day off from work. Then we’d drive down to Springfield, Mass., for a day at the Eastern States Exposition -- known as “the Big E,” one of the largest agricultural fairs in the US.

Somehow, the knowledge that we were "partners in crime" always made the day that much more glorious! (It also taught us that while the rules set by society and government are important, the rules of the family could sometimes wonderfully outweigh them!)

4. Be "Mean" -- Teach yourself to say "NO."
Many of us feel that saying “no” will put at risk the good feelings (and even the love) that others may have for us, and it often seems that refusing to acquiesce in something just “isn’t nice.” (Children -- and partners, too -- can be wonderfully adept at getting us to feel this way.) 

The result? We end up reserving “no” for ourselves: no time for the gym or a walk, no time for a relaxing bath, no money for a spa day, no speaking up or you'll upset the boss, and above all, NO SAYING NO!

Here are some of the pointers we give our training-program participants on learning to say “no”:

A. Recognize the ramifications of saying "yes."

When we say “yes,” we often end up:
-- spending time doing things it’s unfair or unreasonable for us to do;
-- resenting the person who made the request, and ourselves for saying "yes";
-- encouraging the asker to impose on us again;
-- teaching children that we have no backbone, or can be easily manipulated;
-- feeling controlled by others;
-- feeling worn out, and put out.

B. Recognize why you say “yes.”

When we poll our classes, the top three reasons people give for not saying “no” are:
   1. “I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, or make them mad at me.”
   2. “When people ask me to do something, they're showing faith in me, and I can't let them down.”
   3. “I’m a wimp.”
   (And No. 3 ½, "I was raised in the South, and saying ‘no’ is just rude."

C. Recognize the harder realities:

-- You have only 24 hours in the day. Who are you "shorting" to give the asker some of your 24 (yourself, partner, family, etc.)?
-- Sometimes, people ask us to do things simply because they just don't feel inclined (or are too lazy) to do it themselves.
-- People will only value your time as much as you do. An occasional "no" may foster in them the respect you deserve.

D. Take steps to "Grow Your 'NO'":

-- Preface your "no" with a regret: "I'm sorry, but I’m just not able to fit that into my schedule."
-- Offer a less burdensome alternative: "I can't manage the whole thing, but I’d be happy to do X if you can find someone else to do Y."
-- If you’re uncomfortable saying “no” in person, try the old "I'll get back to you" trick: "I think I have something going on. Let me check my schedule and get back to you." (Then deliver your “no” by an easier phone call or email.)
-- Give a solid reason for declining the request: “I would, but that would mean my other projects would be late, and I’ve committed to getting them in by the end of the day."
-- Make it personal: "With the hours I've been working, my kids have almost forgotten what I look like. Today, I've promised them I'd leave here by 5:00 PM."
-- Negotiate. "I can't do it today, but I could do it for you on Thursday."
-- Find another workhorse! "I'm full up, but maybe Chuck can give you a hand with it."

E. Bonus "NO" Tips:
    
-- Keep a planner close at hand and refer to it when you’re asked to do something. This will help drive the point home (to yourself and the observer) that you really ARE a busy person, and make “the planner” responsible for the decision.
-- Be firm, but polite; don’t waffle (especially with children, who are hard-wired to spot waffling in a parent at 50 miles).
-- Do NOT act like you're doing something wrong. (The well-practiced "pusher" will play on your guilt.)
-- Remind yourself what you’re gaining by saying “no” (e.g., time for yourself or your family, less stress, pride, self-confidence, respect, etc.).

Practicing as many of these “de-Rat Racers” as you can will put you back on the right track, and soon have you feeling stronger, more serene, and more “in control” of your life.


RRR MEDIA BEAT -- NEED TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS? CHRIS TALKS TO “HOOVER’S”
If time management is an issue for you, check out Chris’ tips (and those of other experts) in this handy article by Katie Ford of Hoover’s: http://tinyurl.com/43zw6p . 

Thanks Katie! Thanks Hoover’s!


U.S. RANKS LAST IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC “GREEN CONSUMERS” LIST
Well, we’re working on it…. More at http://event.nationalgeographic.com/greendex/ .


FROM THE R3 MAILBAG -- QUESTIONS ABOUT WORKING FROM HOME, AND OTHER RAT RACE TOPICS

DEAR R3: I'm the mother of a newborn and a three-year-old. I've been fortunate enough to be at home as a full-time mom until now, but our family finances are suffering and I'd like to find something I can do from home. I don’t want to put my children in daycare.

The kids are not very good nappers, so their schedules vary from day to day.

Is there anything you could suggest?

R3: Unless you can get someone in to look after the children, you’ll want to steer clear of call center work, which requires a reliably quiet home office. Deadline-oriented work, on the other hand, with little or no “customer phone time,” could be a good option.

These types of jobs would include:

-- Internet research (Google website evaluator, for example, at http://tinyurl.com/yzgf4z )
-- Analyzing reports (e.g., for BzzAgent, at http://www.ratracerebellion.com/bzz-comdev.html )
-- Writing, proofreading, etc. (see http://www.ratracerebellion.com/jobs-writing.htm )


FRUGAL AND SIMPLE LIVING
Chris, the resident Yankee (I am a Southerner), loves these lists. “Make ‘em longer!” she says. “Yessim,” I reply. But where is the opportunity for the wit and eloquence, the stylistic flourishes that our readers have come to love, cherish, treasure and admire?  

“US-only, unless otherwise indicated,” is not a witty phrase.  

Nevertheless….Enjoy! 

-- AMC Theater movies for $1 on Wed. mornings: http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/
-- Free “Post-it Flags”: http://capps.zt03.net/custapps/agency/registration2.php
-- Free Huggies Pull-Ups: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid42140.aspx
-- Free Benefiber Powder: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid42266.aspx
-- Free Lubriderm Lotion: https://www.lubriderm.com/generic.jhtml?id=/lubriderm/include/instyle.inc
-- Free SPLENDA No-Calorie Sweetener: https://www.splendidlife.com/ancillary/samplingprogram.do
-- Free Purex laundry detergent: http://www.dialpromos.com/PurexSample/EntryForm.aspx
-- Free VIVA Paper Towels: http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid42746.aspx


RAT RACE QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Resist your time -- take a foothold outside it.”

-- Lord Acton

Rebelliously Yours, 

Michael

Michael D. Haaren, Editor-in-Chief
The Rat Race Rebellion


=>=> New Leads for Home-Based Jobs and Projects <=<=
*Editor’s Note: All positions are screened, but we can’t of course “guarantee” the legitimacy of any hirer or lead, so please do your own ‘due diligence’ as well! All positions are paid unless otherwise noted. The amount of compensation is included in the summary when given in the underlying lead.

Also, please note that on occasion the hirer will decide to change the description or the availability of the job or project shortly AFTER the summary is published here. (Unfortunately, we have no control over this.) Therefore, be sure to read the underlying ad carefully, and apply promptly for any job that interests you.     


||||| 1. Writer / Transcriptionists (US) |||||
US-based Ereporters.com is looking for part-time Writer / Transcriptionists.

“For those who write Realtime at a high level but are not quite deposition ready, we give you the opportunity to practice your Realtime skills while getting paid. So it’s okay if you’re not quite up to speed for the fast pace of deposition, hearing or meeting reporting.You have the ability to slow down the audio to suit your pace. It’s almost like getting paid to practice.” 

=> Learn More: http://www.ereporters.com/careers.htm <=
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||||| 2. Customer Service Representatives (US) |||||
International outsourcing firm NCO seeks Customer Service Reps for incoming calls. (Full-time evening shifts.)

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED. Customer service or call center experience preferred. “Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.”

“We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, paid time off and a 401 (k) plan.”

=> Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/4m6fy8 <=
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||||| 3. Expert on Business Travel (“Work from anywhere in the world”) |||||
Information supersite About.com, owned by the NY Times, is looking for an Expert (“Guide”) to write about Business Travel.

“The top candidates will either travel or have traveled extensively for business purposes, or be knowledgeable enough on the topic to be considered an expert. Published travel clips and experience writing for the Web are major pluses.”

Pays a minimum of $725 per month for the first two years, along with potential ad revenue based upon popularity of pages.

=> Learn More: http://beaguide.about.com/topics.htm <=


||||| 4. Writer for “English for Tourism” Book |||||
Taiwan-based publisher Cosmos Culture Ltd. seeks a Writer for a book on “English for Tourism.” 

Requirements include a specialization in American tourism English or a related field, a Master’s, and experience in ELT or in writing related textbooks or teaching materials.
 
=> Learn More: http://www.writerfind.com/freelance_jobs/job5004.htm <=
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||||| 5. Virtual Public-School Teachers (US; Iowa) |||||
Iowa’s Virtual School Program and the Pocahontas Area Community School District seeks K12 home-based Teachers. 

Requirements include mentoring the parents of assigned students and managing and participating in an online community. Other requirements vary according to grades taught. “Must participate in monthly face-to-face staff development.”

=> Learn More: http://www.iavsp.org/teacher.html <=
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||||| 6. CSS Designer/ Javascript Jockey (“Anywhere”) |||||
US-based Who Knew, which operates a collection of online social networks, seeks “a talented CSS designer and javascript programmer to help us redesign our user profile page to make it user-configurable using CSS.”

=> Learn More: http://gigs.37signals.com/gigs/3755 <=
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||||| 7. “Work at Home Moms” Expert (“Work from anywhere in the world”) |||||
Information supersite About.com, owned by the NY Times, continues to seek an Expert (“Guide”) to write about Work at Home Moms. 

“The Work at Home Mom guide will be someone with professional experience as a mom who works from her home, either part time or full time, has a successful business and a happy family. Ideal backgrounds include a mom who started her own home-based business or one who works for a large company out of her home office.”

Pays a minimum of $725 per month for the first two years, along with potential ad revenue based upon popularity of pages.

=> Learn More: http://beaguide.about.com/topics.htm <=
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||||| 8. Freelance “Auto Listers” for AutoFerret.com |||||
AutoFerret.com, which provides a match-making service for private sellers of autos and buyers who have contacted AutoFerret to purchase a vehicle, seeks team members for its Buyer Request Division.

“This position involves three steps related to fulfilling the buyer requests:

1) Finding people with those vehicles for sale (private parties only, no dealers).
2) Contacting the sellers (by phone or email) and letting them know that we have a request from a buyer for a vehicle like theirs.
3) Asking them to list their vehicle on AutoFerret.com.  This is a NO PRESSURE offer; if they’re not interested, we don’t want to waste their time.”

“The pay is based on performance: you will receive $2-$4 for each activated listing you generate. Successful team members place 5-10 listings per hour. We pay on the 1st and 15th of each month and can pay you by check delivered via USPS or by direct deposit into your PayPal account.”

=> Learn More: http://autoferret.net/applying.php?superID=1827 <=
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||||| 9. Recipe-Writing Instructors (“Anywhere, USA”) |||||
Mediabistro.com is looking for Instructors for Recipe-Writing classes.

“In this class, you will help students craft recipes for magazines and cookbooks. Ideal candidate will be experienced cookbook writers or have culinary training with a passion for teaching others. No previous teaching experience required.”

=> Learn More: http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=77715&page=2 <=
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||||| 10. Director of Talent Recruitment for Education-Reform Nonprofit (US) |||||
US-based The New Teacher Project (TNPT) seeks a Director of Talent Recruitment. 

TNPT is “a national non-profit consulting firm founded to address central education reform challenges facing our public schools, specifically the recruitment and preparation of outstanding new teachers and the creation of school environments that maximize those teachers' impact on student achievement.”

Duties (verbatim from lead) include:

• Determining TNTP’s annual recruitment goals and priorities, with the Vice President of Human Capital
• Identifying, researching and implementing new recruitment strategies that yield a diverse, robust applicant pool for available vacancies
• Developing and implementing TNTP’s online and print recruitment campaigns for staff positions

Preferred experience includes event planning and public education, “especially urban schools.” Candidates should also be willing to travel, and work “nonstandard” hours.

 Salary is $73,000 per year, “or commensurate with experience in a similar position.”
 
=> Learn More: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/280321-139 <=
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||||| 11. “Accounting Clerk cum Receptionist” (May be limited to Canada; see lead for details) |||||
Canada-based accounting firm Charanjit Aneja seeks an “Accounting Clerk cum Receptionist” with “[r]elevant experience of at least 1 year in Canada.”

Requirements also include experience in accounting and bookkeeping. “Must be fluent in English.”

=> Learn More: http://www.csaca.ca/careers.html <=
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||||| 12. Daily Beauty Blogger |||||
Mariner Marketing is looking for an established blogger to cover Daily Beauty (“articles dedicated to beauty, makeup, health, hair removal, detoxification and the overall wonder that is woman”).  

“We have an immediate need for a prolific writer to fill our Daily Blogger position and produce meaningful content for the site. We are looking for the best of the best - someone who is not new to the space and understands how to incorporate product plugs and branding messages while at the same time bringing the reader back with witty anecdotes and interesting stories from real life.”

=> Learn More: http://jobs.problogger.net/view/1335 <=
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||||| 13. PHP / MySQL Developer |||||
US-based Levant Technologies is looking for a PHP / MySQL Developer “with good HTML and Javascript skills” to work on a contract basis. Pays $25 per hour.

=> Learn More: http://www.creativehotlist.com/index.asp?linkTarget=fullJob.asp&jobID=120535 <=
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||||| 14. Writer for Leading “Green” site, TreeHugger.com (“Must have right to work in US”) |||||
TreeHugger.com is looking for a Writer to cover Alternative Energy. “Must be obsessed with Green.” Will make 5-8 posts per day.

Must be available to work US Eastern hours. (TreeHugger is based in NY City.) “Travel occasionally for in-person staff meetings.”

=> Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/3e8peo <=
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||||| 15. Senior Claims Quality / Audit Rep. for UnitedHealth Group (“Anywhere nationwide”) |||||
US-based Fortune 500 UnitedHealth Group is looking for a Senior Claims Quality / Audit Representative to “audit claims while providing data analysis and reports.”

“Great transition for claims adjusters and processors with UNET skills!”

=> Learn More: http://careerbank.com/job.asp?ID=16757747 <=
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||||| 16. “Daily Cleaning” Blogger |||||
Mariner Marketing seeks an “established blogger” to cover the theme of Daily Cleaning. 

“Jill's Cleaning Secrets is a collection of articles dedicated to cleaning tips and advice for today's woman. From the hard charging corporate executive to the stay-at-home mom (or possibly somewhere in between) our blog is meant to help empower women with time saving tips and secrets to make housekeeping - and life in general - a little more sweet.”

Commitment is seven posts per week.

=> Learn More: http://jobs.problogger.net/view/1336 <=
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||||| 17. Bookkeeper (May be limited to Canada; see lead for details) |||||
Canada-based accounting firm Charanjit Aneja is looking for a Bookkeeper with “[i]n depth knowledge of accounting fundamentals and Canadian GAAP” and at least 3 years’ related experience in Canada.

“Must be fluent in English.”

=> Learn More: http://www.csaca.ca/careers.html <=
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||||| 18. Proofreaders (US) |||||
US-based Ereporters.com is looking for part-time Proofreaders. “Familiarity with legal, technical, and medical is especially useful.”

=> Learn More: http://www.ereporters.com/careers.htm <=
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||||| 19. Freelance Line Editor for NY Times-Owned Site |||||
LifeWire, an online content startup owned by The New York Times Company, seeks a part-time Line Editor. Will “[l]ine edit and rewrite copy for tone, content, organization, clarity, accuracy and length.”

Requirements include “[a]t least three years of experience as a freelance or full-time line editor for a daily newspaper, magazine, news-oriented Web site or related publisher.” 

=> Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/4ctmj2 <=
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||||| 20. Webmaster for Women’s Website (“Anywhere”) |||||
Misstropolis, an online magazine and community for women, is looking for a part-time Webmaster. 

“Thorough knowledge of Expression Engine CMS a must.”

=> Learn More: http://jobs.37signals.com/jobs/3758 <=
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That’s this week’s issue, Dear Reader. Until next week’s issue, don’t forget to visit us for fresh job leads at http://www.ratracerebellion.com/job_postings.htm !

Rebelliously Yours,

Michael
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Michael D. Haaren, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Staffcentrix, LLC
Email: mhaaren@staffcentrix.com

Co-author of the bestseller on working from home as a Virtual Assistant, THE 2-SECOND COMMUTE, now available at Amazon.com or http://www.2secondcommute.com. 

See what else we’re up to on the Web, at http://www.WAHBoom.com (our new work-at-home site for Boomers), http://www.msvas.com (our Military Spouse Virtual Assistant community), and http://www.fse-entrepreneur.com (our Foreign Service spouse e-Entrepreneur community).

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