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Our friends from Money Talk News have tips on finding the perfect fit.
Karen Fishman's been working from home as a customer service rep for three years. She works shifts that fit her schedule and says it's a win-win for both her and the company.
But how do you find a legit work from home job?
Let's start with the "don'ts" and some warnings.
Avoid any opportunity that requires you to pay big money upfront: the more they want, the more suspicious you should be.
Next, look for an established company, with specific contact info, not just a blind ad. Check every company with the BBB, and do a web search for reviews and complaints.
Finally, ask questions: work expectations, records you'll keep, how you'll be paid and how your performance will be measured.
Now, to the "dos".
First, check your local employment office for telecommuting opportunities.
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Next, if you have a special skill, such as teaching or audio transcription, register with a web site that can get you that type of work.
Finally, use trusted sites to look for work, and avoid pop-up ads.
FlexJobs breaks down the most lucrative work from home jobs this year.
Topping the list is a Machine learning engineer, with an average base salary of $146,085. Also on the list: insurance brokers, attorneys, and product designers.