~*~*~ THE RAT RACE REBELLION TELEWORK BULLETIN ~*~*~ Dear Reader, A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR As mentioned last week, Chris and I are following our own advice and taking off for family / Thanksgiving time this week, so today’s issue is lighter than usual -- though only on the text side. We’ve included our customary table setting of 20 hand-picked jobs and projects, and some freebies, too, to ease the recessionary squeeze. We wish our US readers a wonderful Thanksgiving week, and we thank all our readers for joining us here and at RRR.com. Good Luck, Enjoy, and Be Well. (TUNE IN HERE NEXT WEEK, WHEN WE’LL RESUME OUR BRILLIANT NEWS REPORTING, ANALYSIS, INTERVIEWS, AND KIND-OF WITTY COMMENTARY!) FRUGAL AND SIMPLE LIVING Herewith this week’s batch of giveaways, courtesy of our Giveaway Wrangling Team. If you see something you like, be sure to grab it fast, as free stuff goes quickly on the Web. (Fine print: I’m afraid we have no control over supplies, or when the vendors decide to halt their offers or fulfillment. US-only unless otherwise indicated.) Enjoy! Free 14-day supply of Nature Made Vitamins (click on top tabs for sample options): http://www.lsgmulti.naturemade.com/naturemade/multicomplete.aspx Free Christmas Ornament with catalog request: http://www.mtravelsobek.com/catalog/ Free sample Pantene ProV Shampoo: http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100508/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100508&source= TEASTA Teas - Free Loose Leaf samples: http://www.teasta.com/free-samples Free sample bottle of Sabatino Tartufi Gourmet Olive Oil: http://www.bedmo.com/atyourdoor.php Free Glad ForceFlex trash bags: http://www.mtravelsobek.com/catalog/ RAT RACE QUOTE OF THE WEEK “We will either find a way, or make one.” -- Hannibal 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. Conversational English Telephone Teachers, “No Experience Necessary” (“Worldwide”) ||||| Language-education firm ISUS seeks part-time native English speakers as Online ESL Telephone Teachers, for adult students. “Online ESL telephone teachers conduct their classes from their homes via telephone or VoIP and sending feedback/corrections to students via the ISUS platform. Their responsibilities involve giving classes through discussions, role-plays and and monitoring student’s performance on their English course.” “No previous ESL experience is required as complete training is included. We are interested in enthusiastic, motivated and professional trainers who are committed to this profession. The teacher provides the talent, we provide the method, the training and the tools.” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/5cs9zv <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 2. Researchers for Market-Intelligence Projects (“Any major city, but must be fluent in English”) ||||| International market-research firm Mintel is again seeking freelance Researchers. Assignments may include “market analysis / report writing,” visiting local libraries for “desk research,” store checks, numerical analysis, etc. => Learn More: http://www.mintel.com/EMEAAPACjobopportunities.htm#job_4 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 3. Web Designer (“Anywhere”) ||||| Virtual web development firm Endstate Solutions seeks a Web Designer. “The ideal candidate will have experience designing interfaces for custom web applications as well as themes for Wordpress, Drupal, Expression Engine, Magento or other open source platforms.” => Learn More: http://www.krop.com/jobs/p6k35/ <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 4. Blogger to Cover WordPress’ Business Capabilities ||||| Icanlocalize.com seeks a Blogger to write about building business websites with WordPress. “Our mission is to bring WordPress to the mid and high end users who need full dynamic website functionality and give it abilities which are normally associated with Joomla!, Drupal and other mainstream CMS.” Must be a native English speaker and be very familiar with development. => Learn More: http://jobs.problogger.net/view/1861 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 5. Medical Transcriptionists / Quality Assurance (US) ||||| US-based iMedX seeks full-time, independent-contractor MTs / Quality Assurance with 5 years’ MT experience for “[f]inal proofing on all medical subspecialties.” => Learn More: http://www.mtjobs.com/job_detail.cfm?RowID=16801 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 6. Shopping Associates (International locations) ||||| International market-research firm Mintel is again seeking Shopping Associates, in the following locations: “Innsbruck (Austria), Shanghai (China), France, Basel (Switzerland), Bologna, Brascia, Genova, Milan, Palermo and Turin (Italy) , Sundsval and Uppsala (Sweden), Innsbruck (Austria), Krakow (Poland), Stavanger (Norway), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Arecibo (Puerto Rico), Gavle, Vasteras, Orebro, Malmo & Stockholm (Sweden), Geneva (Switzerland) and Düsseldorf, Bonn, Aachen, Krefeld, Grefrath & Mönchengladbach (Germany), Madrid, Barcelona (Spain), South Korea, Singapore” “The work involves shopping for commonly available products in local grocery stores and checking soft drink fountains in fast food outlets to be added. Applicants must display a good command of English, have access to a computer and possess good eyesight.” => Learn More: http://www.mintel.com/EMEAAPACjobopportunities.htm#job_3 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 7. Medical Transcription Editor ||||| US-based Weston Distance Learning seeks a part-time “AAMT/AHDI CMT with a minimum of several years acute care experience. The ideal candidate will serve as adjunct faculty to consult on course updates and revisions. This position will require 2-3 hours per week maximum.” => Learn More: http://www.mtjobs.com/job_detail.cfm?RowID=16803 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~Advertisement~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Chris and Mike here -- Do you need writing experience to qualify for freelance writing, blogging, proofreading or editorial jobs? Want to demonstrate your expertise for hiring managers or prospective clients? We recommend Helium (it’s free). You can get writing experience with an easy-to-start blog, and be eligible for compensation while you learn. You can also choose among many popular topics, and build your credentials while you write about what interests you. For more, click here http://www.helium.com/?ad=680&placement=HAP002 ~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 8. Car Bloggers and Enthusiasts (UK-oriented) ||||| Startup site CarThrottle.com seeks Car Bloggers and Enthusiasts. “Whilst it is not compulsory for authors to be British, it would be preferable if you are from the UK to help with building the business.” => Learn More: http://performancing.com/blogger-jobs/wanted-car-blogger-and-enthusiast <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 9. Writers -- Manuscripts Sought ||||| US-based Blue Mountain Press, “the new book division of Blue Mountain Arts, is accepting manuscripts in the following categories: gift books, personal growth, teens/tweens, family, relationships, motivational, and inspirational.” => Learn More: http://www.writerfind.com/freelance_jobs/job5064.htm <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 10. ELL / ESL Writer (US-oriented) ||||| US-based Argosy Publishing, which produces educational materials for K-12 publishers, seeks freelance Writers “who specialize in writing student and teacher edition content for elementary, middle, and high school textbooks that support students who are learning English.” “Resumes should include: • A professional background that includes teaching and writing ELL/ESL/interventions students • Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills • Details about previous educational publishing projects” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/55u99d <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 11. Technical Writers with Manufacturing / Aerospace Experience ||||| US-based staffing firm Clarity Consultants is advertising for Technical Writers with Manufacturing / Aerospace experience for a full-time, temporary project. “Required Skills: *2+ years of Technical Writing or Desktop Publishing experience *Experience organizing content and following template styles and process *Experience working virtually on a team *Experience in Manufacturing industry - Aerospace highly preferred” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/6h9ksn <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 12. Web Site Content Editors (US-oriented divorce website) ||||| US-oriented Divorce Do It Yourself Service seeks part- and full-time Web Site Content Editors with at least 2 years’ “on-the-job writing experience.” “*Can work from remote location (like home) *Writes text and content for the website and other digital media *Writes articles, newsletters, emails, promotional materials, advertising, eBooks...” “Spanish speakers welcome.” => Learn More: http://www.document-do-it-yourself-service.com/jobs.html <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 13. Front-End Designer (“Anywhere preferably Los Angeles Area”) ||||| US-based startup seeks a Front-End Designer with “a passion for uncluttered, Web 2.0-style interfaces.” => Learn More: http://gigs.37signals.com/gigs/4639 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 14. Freelance HR / Employment Law Writer (“Work from anywhere”; US / Calif.-oriented) ||||| Business-to-business content publisher seeks a freelance HR / Employment Law Writer to cover California HR-related issues via a monthly newsletter and other publications. Must have a law degree and experience in California employment law. Pays $25,000 per year. => Learn More: http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=999000 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 15. Freelance Market Researchers and Report Writers (Europe and Scandinavia) ||||| International market-research firm Mintel is again seeking freelance Market Researchers (in a variety of roles, including visiting stores) and Report Writers. Applicants must reside in one of the following countries: Germany Switzerland Spain France Italy Scandinavia (“especially Sweden”) “Applicants must be fluent (if not native) in the mother tongue…” => Learn More: http://www.mintel.com/EMEAAPACjobopportunities.htm#job_6 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 16. Document Preparation / Processing Expert (“Paralegal experience and degree”; US-oriented) ||||| US-oriented Divorce Do It Yourself Service seeks part- and full-time Document Preparation / Processing Experts to prepare divorce documents. Must have Paralegal experience and degree. “Salary $25K-$32K, TBD.” => Learn More: http://www.document-do-it-yourself-service.com/jobs.html <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 17. Web Designer (“Occasional travel to [US] Montana and Ariz. offices”) ||||| US-based Project Vote Smart seeks a Web Designer. “Qualified applicants will be: *Proficient with Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop. *Fluent with CSS, XHTML *Able to present dynamic data in a visually appealing fashion, engaging site visitors with a rich media presentation (animations, video)” “A telecommuting position may be available for qualified applicants, with occasional travel to both the Philipsburg, MT and Tucson, AZ offices.” => Learn More: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/318327-280 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 18. ELL / ESL Editors (US-oriented) ||||| US-based Argosy Publishing, which produces educational materials for K-12 publishers, seeks freelance Editors for ELL / ESL content. “Editor’s responsibilities • Working with the in-house managing editor to assess the prototype and guidelines for a project and pinpointing items that need clarification for the writers or the client • Reviewing the work of writers for adherence to guidelines and correctness • Revising the work of writers to adhere to guidelines and correctness • Reviewing first and second pass pages to assure that production has correctly transferred the manuscript onto the designed page” Applicants should have “an advanced degree in teaching and/or in the content area for which they are applying or 5 years’ experience working on publishing projects in the educational publishing business.” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/55u99d <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 19. Remote Customer Service Representatives ||||| US-oriented Divorce Do It Yourself Service seeks part- and full-time CSRs with at least 2 years’ “Desk Customer Service experience.” “Spanish speakers welcome.” => Learn More: http://www.document-do-it-yourself-service.com/jobs.html <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 20. Editors for K-12 Math, Reading, Science & Social Studies (US-oriented) ||||| US-based educational publisher Argosy Publishing is looking for “content specific editors for Math, Reading, Science and Social Studies to work in our K-12 writing division.” Ideal candidates will have a Master’s in a content-relevant field and at least 4 years’ experience editing K-12 material. “Salary $40,000-$80,000” [though these figures may refer to the on-site positions also advertised on the page – Ed.]. => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/63w96f <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ******************************* 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 -- 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). ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ All contents copyright 2008 Staffcentrix, LLC, "The most trusted name in home-based careers."(TM, SM) All rights reserved.