By slashdotMom
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Many people never realize their home-based income potential and dreams because they never overcome the negative influence of the disheartening naysayer. These critics can be anyone and are most often those we are closest to - a spouse, parent, friend or colleague. While these cynics usually believe they are only looking out for your best interests, this is rarely the case. Their attitudes and outlooks spring from a wide range of sources, but the central issue is that these people usually don't believe in themselves and are intimidated by the success of others. If you are being judged or put down by a naysayer, you can overcome his negative influence while taking positive steps for yourself.
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amylaine said
on 4/20/2008 Great article.
mythology7 said
on 3/24/2008 This was an extremely helpful article. My husband was steadily a naysayer (and actually still is) about me finding freelance employment from home. I spent my time gaining experience in "real-life" customer service, sales, & telemarketing jobs. I've built up a very good resume. And I've spent YEARS researching companies online that really do outsource to telecommuters. I've had to work my way through a few average-wage positions ($7-$8/hr), but I finally found a company with whom I make $15/hr, setting appointments for businesses. I still have the potential to earn much more as I gain more experience and add more skills to my resume.
Who cares what anyone thinks if you can really make it work. I have to because I have 2 young children, and the costs of daycare for both of us to have "real jobs" (as my husband puts it) is astronomical and illogical. Treat working from home as