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There came a time, where I don't really know what I want to do in life, and I just want to stay at home to think things over
But in those times of depression, being broke is not an option. I would always find ways to make extra income, to make my lifestyle work. I really love expensive cosmetics and I have a child to support — and I can't give up all these. I always find ways to earn an extra without having to borrow money from my friends.
So here, I am sharing with you REAL companies that gave me legit earnings while staying at home
I used to work as a content producer in one of biggest networks/news media in the country. But the politicking and stress of the work made me tired AF, so I decided to resign and focus on my child and my family.
My mother-in-law also criticized me for not giving enough time for my child as I have been working until 3:00 a.m. on a daily basis, and even on Sundays. It was not normal. I don't have work-life balance.
What I didn't know is that working from home opened more possibilities for financial freedom. **While office workers (at that time) earn P15,000, I earn P50,000 from home.** The money remains untouched, and I did stocks investment by consulting a financial adviser.
You can actually earn money through sharing awesome stuff on social media. This is so far the **easiest.** All you need to do is write an interesting description about the link that you are sharing on social media. I was able to cash out P3,000 per month.
How to join?
Click this [link](http://8share.com/ph/polahola/invite). Follow the instructions, and voila! Start sharing!
2. 51Talk
Teaching has been my "go to" job before, when I'm broke. This company has pretty much systematized rates for teachers. I started at P50/25 minutes class, then reached the 5 star status where I am already earning P70/25 minutes and P80 on weekends. Most of my students were adults, and we just talked about life in general. I had 24 classes a day, and I earned **P43,680 pesos a month**, plus bonuses. I also have a colleague who teaches 70 students a day, and earns almost **P130,000 per month**! You need a stable internet connection BTW.
How to apply?
Click this [link](http://www.51talk.com/ph/register.php).
3. Essays.ph
Right after graduation, I am already working as a contributor in a newspaper company, The Manila Times. The thing here is that, the money is not enough to sustain my needs. Newspaper, is like a dying media at that time. I stumbled upon Essays.ph back in 2008, and they have pretty decent rates for an averagely-written article. They will pay you P300 for 5 300-word articles.
How to apply?
Click this [link.](http://essays.ph/sign_up)
Boring as their site looks, don't underestimate them! Craigslist has lots of jobs that really pays well. However, be careful on choosing job offers as there are also cases where the providers are being scammed. To keep things secured, open a Paypal account instead of bank transfer.
Choose the job that's right for you [here](http://manila.craigslist.com.ph).
5. Fiverr.com
There was a time that I am looking for what to do in life. They called it the midlife crisis. Okay, the deal here with Fiverr.com is that tasks would start at $5 dollars each. My sister tried a voice over job, and according to her it's quite a breeze so I gave writing a chance from this website. In time, your $5 rate would increase so don't fret about the meager starting fee. Musicians can also try out this website, as they also hire them for musical scoring purposes.
How to join?
Click this [link](https://www.fiverr.com/categories/online-marketing/marketing-strategy/#filter=rating&page=1)
