High School Dropout? Try Working Online

High school dropouts may have trouble competing for jobs with graduates, especially when unemployment is high. During a recession, working online may be a good way for a high school dropout to make a living.

Online no one is judging you because you don't have a diploma. If you are a high school dropout with a desire to make money and the self discipline to work at your business without someone forcing you, working online might be a good option.

Blogging

Many people have been using blogs to make money for years now. Most blogs are not online diaries anymore. Most blogs are simple business web pages that people use to sell nearly everything. Some blogs make money by attracting visitors who then visit advertisers, others sell product right off the page.

Whatever the model, a blog business can be launched for very little investment. It can take several months to build traffic to a blog, so this is not a get rich quick scheme. Steer clear of anyone who tries to tell you it is.

Selling on eBay or Amazon

Another popular option for working online is selling on one of the resale sites. This may require an investment because you will often have to buy your product weeks before you get paid for it. You will also need space to store product and shipping supplies.

If you have a good eye for a bargain and can find deals at local clearance sales or thrift stores, reselling may make sense for you. If you can't afford to spend money on product in the beginning, you may be able to help others who have things they want to sell. You list the items for them online and then keep a percent of the sale.

Job Boards

Another option is to look for jobs on sites like Elance or Odesk that hire workers to perform all sorts of online tasks. You will have to bid on jobs, and the pay may be low in the beginning. But if you have decent computer skills and build a good reputation, you may be able to earn a living this way.

High School Dropouts Should Not Give Up

Whatever reason led you to drop out of high school, you should not give up on yourself. Many gifted, hard working individuals did not finish high school and yet went on to live successful and productive lives. Working online may help level the playing field and give a high school dropout the chance to succeed.

Tammi Kibler is a freelance writer who manages several websites and blogs. Tammi shares her best tips on writing for money at Write More. Write Fast. Write Now.

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