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How to Get Started Working a Call Center Job at Home When Your Finances Are Low

Money, what a stress-inducing ulcer it is in today’s world. Once you could buy a home for $6k now that is a dream or a scam! As hard as it is to live in today’s society, it is just as hard to start a new career or a new field of business. Sometimes after a long hiatus and no funds, the prospect of getting into a new career, and paying for it can be daunting. But fear not with the help of tech live connect we will show you how you can get started in your own call center at home with little to no money.


Most call center jobs that offer a work at home option should cost you zero dollars to start in. If a company is asking you to pay money to join them, that should be a warning sign to back away from them fast. 

1. Look for call center jobs that require no purchase of equipment

There are many call center jobs that offer no purchase of equipment and even ship equipment to your home for use while working for them. There are some companies that ask you to buy a cheap headset to use while working. If you cannot afford a headset ask family for a loan. Most of the headsets used to perform call center work will run you anywhere between $10-15 dollars.  But, if you can not bear to ask family for a loan, then ask your employer to advance you the funds and then deduct it from your first paycheck.

2. Look for a call center job that only requires you to use your own phone

There are plenty of jobs you can do from home, just with your phone. Cold calling and sales jobs get a bad rap, but with the right amount of effort you can make a six-figure income from cold calling, marketing or appointment setting alone. These jobs offer no monetary commitment and can provide you with a competitive income.

3. Get some free qualifications

Employers don’t care if you went to a fancy school or spent 20 years studying. No, the main concern of an employer is whether or not you can do the job they need you to do. There are many free online universities and courses you can do. Most unemployment offices offer free courses such as computer skills, book-keeping, etc. 

4. Use equipment you already have

You do not have to have a fancy new computer to get into the call center work from home. In fact, many of the at-home companies are providing Linux based systems for you to remote into. These systems are bare-bones, but they allow you to breathe life into an older computer.

There are many ways you can get into call center work from home while on a budget, you just have to take the time to find the right fit for you. Who knows, maybe a tech support role with tech live connect might be the role for you.