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Old 04-08-2010, 10:31 AM
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I was wondering how many of the companies hire actually employees instead of contractors. It might be silly, but being an independent contractor terrifies me as far as taxes are concerned. I've done it once a long time ago, and it made it difficult come tax time. Also, having some kind of benefits would be nice. I work outside the home right now, but I'm pregnant and my job is very physical, so I know that I'm not going to be able to continue doing it much longer, and will most likely have to take a leave of absence. I don't want to put the family in a financial dilemma, and I'm trying to get my ducks in a row. Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated.
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Old 04-08-2010, 10:47 AM
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Here is a list of companies that hire employees versus independent contractors. However, not all of the ones listed provide benefits to their employees. In my years of research there are not many companies that will offer benefits to those of us who choose to work from home whether we are employees or contractors. Hope this list helps. Also if anyone knows of others out there that are not on this list please feel free to add them and I will make this list a sticky since it is asked frequently.

https://jobs.1800contacts.com/careers/index.asp

1-800-Flowers begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-Flowers end_of_the_skype_highlighting
http://ww22.1800flowers.com/template...e8&page=9000#1

Advise Tech
AdviseTech - Contact Information

Alpine Access
http://www.alpineaccess.com/external..._an_agent.html

Ansafone
Call center employees, call center careers at Call Center Ansafone

ARO
Career in Virtual Call Center, Business Process Back Office Outsourcing

Auralog
http://www.auralog.com/us/Customer_S...esentative.htm

Blue Zebra
Sales Lead Generation Services - Business Telemarketing B2B Appointment Setting Services

Catalog Teleservices
work at home position part at catalogteleservices.com

Channel Blend
http://www.channelblend.com:8080/eng...ns_aviable.php

Cloud 10
CLOUD 10 CORP

Connect2Agent
Career Opportunities at Connect2Agent

Convergys
http://www.convergysworkathome.com/C...bform?OpenForm

Customer Loyal Concepts
Customer Retention

Delta Corporate Communications
Deltacorporate.com - Employment opportunities Resources and Information.This website is for sale!

Expert Business Development
Expert Business Development

Extended Presence
http://www.extendedpresence.com/sale...ion.asp?JID=51

GE Call Centers
Careers at GE

Hire Point TeleTech
TeleTech@Home

TeleTech @Home is currently being offered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The program is also available at selected states in Australia and the United Kingdom. Additional locations will be announced as this becomes available.

InfoCision
http://www.infocision.com/Careers/Pa...kFromHome.aspx


J. Lodge
| J.Lodge Corporation - Quality Call Monitoring, Call Center Operations, Virtual Employee Contracting

Jet Blue
https://jetblue.recruitmax.com/ENG/candidates/

Medco
http://www.medcohealth.apply2jobs.co...tion=DSPSearch

N.E.W.
New Corp FAQs

SiTEL
http://www.sitel.com/Content.asp?id=866

Time Communications
http://www.timecommunication.com/comp_employment.asp

U-Haul
http://jobs.uhaul.com/job_detail.asp...23698&%20mode=

VForce through NTI (formally know as as Intrep)
The page has changed location - you will be redirected

West At Home
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XAct TeleSolutions
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Old 04-08-2010, 10:52 AM
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I really appreciate the info... It's not the end of the world if there are no benefits, but I know it will help. Thanks again!
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Old 04-20-2010, 07:13 AM
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Yeah, too bad TeleTech@Home is not available in all countries. I was looking forward to that but they didn't have the option. They have on location call centers though.
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Old 06-04-2010, 09:15 PM
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Default Employee vs. Contractor

Is there any relation between permanent employee vs contractor costs to capex/opex of a company ?
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Old 06-24-2010, 05:35 AM
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That's a good list of jobs, but in this economy you may need to expand your options a little. So I would urge you not to necessarily rule out independent contractor positions.

When you're an independent contractor you can deduct more business expenses than when you're an employee. And many tax return prep software programs can help make it easy. They will even calculate estimated quarterly taxes for you. Or you may just want to hire someone to do your taxes. But if it means find a job these days, it may be worth the extra expense.

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Old 06-24-2010, 08:04 AM
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Thank you so much for posting that list!
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:42 PM
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Here is a list of companies that hire employees versus independent contractors. However, not all of the ones listed provide benefits to their employees. In my years of research there are not many companies that will offer benefits to those of us who choose to work from home whether we are employees or contractors. Hope this list helps. Also if anyone knows of others out there that are not on this list please feel free to add them and I will make this list a sticky since it is asked frequently.

https://jobs.1800contacts.com/careers/index.asp

1-800-Flowers begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************1-800-Flowers******end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-Flowers end_of_the_skype_highlighting
http://ww22.1800flowers.com/template...e8&page=9000#1

Advise Tech
AdviseTech - Contact Information

Alpine Access
http://www.alpineaccess.com/external..._an_agent.html

Ansafone
Call center employees, call center careers at Call Center Ansafone

ARO
Career in Virtual Call Center, Business Process Back Office Outsourcing

Auralog
http://www.auralog.com/us/Customer_S...esentative.htm

Blue Zebra
Sales Lead Generation Services - Business Telemarketing B2B Appointment Setting Services

Catalog Teleservices
work at home position part at catalogteleservices.com

Channel Blend
http://www.channelblend.com:8080/eng...ns_aviable.php

Cloud 10
CLOUD 10 CORP

Connect2Agent
Career Opportunities at Connect2Agent

Convergys
http://www.convergysworkathome.com/C...bform?OpenForm

Customer Loyal Concepts
Customer Retention

Delta Corporate Communications
Deltacorporate.com - Employment opportunities Resources and Information.This website is for sale!

Expert Business Development
Expert Business Development

Extended Presence
http://www.extendedpresence.com/sale...ion.asp?JID=51

GE Call Centers
Careers at GE

Hire Point TeleTech
TeleTech@Home

TeleTech @Home is currently being offered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The program is also available at selected states in Australia and the United Kingdom. Additional locations will be announced as this becomes available.

InfoCision
http://www.infocision.com/Careers/Pa...kFromHome.aspx


J. Lodge
| J.Lodge Corporation - Quality Call Monitoring, Call Center Operations, Virtual Employee Contracting

Jet Blue
https://jetblue.recruitmax.com/ENG/candidates/

Medco
http://www.medcohealth.apply2jobs.co...tion=DSPSearch

N.E.W.
New Corp FAQs

SiTEL
http://www.sitel.com/Content.asp?id=866

Time Communications
http://www.timecommunication.com/comp_employment.asp

U-Haul
http://jobs.uhaul.com/job_detail.asp...23698&%20mode=

VForce through NTI (formally know as as Intrep)
The page has changed location - you will be redirected

West At Home
West at Home: Become an Agent

XAct TeleSolutions
XACT | Welcome - Call Center Solutions & Services, Inbound, Outbound, Customer Service, CRM, Order Entry, Help Desk, Direct Response, Outsourcing
I'm glad you posted the links. My friend is working in Convergys. I'd like to try and check it out.
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Old 08-16-2010, 01:27 AM
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I founded the the list of jobs and thanks a lot.
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Old 08-27-2010, 10:44 AM
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Hiring contractors is much easer but you have less control
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