The Basics

VWorker is a totally free site that brings together employers and workers. They always say that if you are asked for money upfront to do something, it is probably not legitimate. I can not attest to the truth of that statement because I refused to try anything that asked me for money. I was trying to earn money, not spend it!!!

If you have some sort of skill, such as writing, proofreading, translation, transcription, programming, website development, etc., you can find work at vworker. I love to write. I have written all my life and am a naturally good speller and proofreader. However, I have never been able to figure out how to make money from my writing. Vworker provided me with the means to do this.

It is absolutely free to sign up with Vworker. They ask for standard information, such as name, e-mail address, snail mail address, etc. However, they have many safety features on their site, and will not share your personal information with anyone. Once you start work on a project, they will share your e-mail address with your employer, but that's it.

So here is how it works: You set your preferences to which type of job you prefer. For instance, for myself, I selected all the writing, editing and re-writing categories, and some other assorted categories that sounded fun. Then you will receive a list of jobs that fit your preferences. There is a job description for each one. If you are unclear of any details, there is a message system right on-site in which you can contact the employer.

Once you have decided on a job you know you can do, you bid on it. When I first started, I bid low so I could win some jobs and get some experience. When you win the bid, you start working!

The cool thing is, the employer has to escrow the money into the site before you can start working. So there is no chance of the employer deciding not to pay you. If there are problems with a certain project, the project will be put into arbitration, and a neutral 3rd party will decide who gets the money.

It is a totally safe environment and is soooo flexible! My three kids take naps and go to bed around 8:00 pm. These are the only times I work, and I have made decent money since I started working. These are just the basics on working for Vworker. I will publish more posts on more specific aspects of the site, or you can post a question or comment here.