Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Opinion Outpost

As I started my search for online sites to make money I kept seeing ads for big paying survey sites. I thought I would try some out. I knew there was no way to make a lot on survey sites, but hoped to make some. So I joined 5 sites.

I filled out all profile survey on each of the sites and waited for all the promised surveys. I only received survey offers from one off the sites.

That site was opinion Outpost. In the first week I was offered maybe 7 surveys. I qualified for 3 surveys.

For the ones I did not qualify for I could enter into a drawing for cash, donate 10 cents to charity, or try to win $50 instantly. I tried for instant and lost.

For the 3 I completed I made 6.50. Not a lot not a start. Since minimum payout is $5.50, I requested a check. Since then I have earned an addition $2.00.

I realize this is a far cry from earning a living online, but a small step in the right direction. I am continuing to search ways to earn online so check back soon for my thoughts on earning website.

Please leave your comments and suggestions. Thanks for reading.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

In the beggining...

Hello, as my first blog post I wanted to give an introduction.

My Name is Jason. I live in a small town in central Indiana. I am currently a HR at a big box retailer. A few days ago we where informed our store will be closing down in 3 months.. The apparent reason is negotiations failed with the landlord.

I can't explain explain the shock that hit me when I found out. I was walking in the doors when I was flagged down by an employee. With tears they told me about the announcement. I didn't know what to think. I numbly walk to my office to let it sink in. Seconds later my store manager pulled me into his office. The district manager was waiting for me their. He informed me of the decision and my role in the closing of the store. He told me there was nothing we could have done better, and praised my work. Normally I would like to hear I was doing well, but under the circumstances it only made me feel worse. I have been doing a great job, and in payback I get nothing.

After a long day of talking to everybody, I came home to confront my own thoughts. To be honest the first few days I was in shock. I didn't know what to do or think. As the shock faded I began to think what my next step was. After much soul searching I decided I wanted to work for myself.

I realize working at home will not be easy, but I will have more control of my income. With my savings and severance package, I have a chance to try without starving. If in time I am unable to make a living online I will find a new job. Until then I will put all I have into earning online.
I would appreciate any tips I can get to online earnings. I plan on doing a lot of research in the next few months before completely jumping in.


Thanks for readingg my first post :)