May 7, 2010
Dream Job
Dream Job By Sarah Costa Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from San Diego State University in 2000, I found myself with a dilemma. I wanted to be at home with my then 9-month old daughter as my husband and I agreed that staying at home with her would bring the most value to all of our lives; however, I also wanted to find a part time job to validate my degree I had recently completed and worked so hard to earn. Once Taylor turned a year old, I begin searching for a little part-time work from my home computer. Being only 23 at the time, I felt upon completing my graduation from college, that I seek some sort of position where I would be able to contribute to my family#146;s income at least in a small way and still be able to stay at home with our daughter. I stumbled upon a website called www.moneymakingmommy.com . Listed under available jobs was a remote concierge position for VIPdesk.com , Inc. I immediately was interested as I had just spent the previous few years before my daughter was born working as a concierge at a resort on Coronado Island, CA. At first, I admit I was somewhat hesitant about contacting the company as I had read and heard so much about non-legitimate work at home jobs. I decided to take a chance and just send in my resume. I immediately received a call from a manager at VIPdesk whom interviewed me right over the phone. Talk about convenience! He detailed the job position and the required duties. I had a good feeling about this new opportunity as they offered to train me in Los Angeles, pay for all my expenses in getting there as well as during my stay and never once asked for money upfront. Needless to say I was very excited about this new adventure. A few weeks later I was sent to LA for a few days of training. I had somewhat of a dilemma as to what to do with my daughter, as I was a stay-at-home mom with her being my first priority. They offered to give me a separate room and allow my daughter to come as well as my mother to act as my babysitter during the training. WOW!!! I thought that was the nicest gesture and very accommodating. After meeting my co-workers and completing the hands-on computer training at a computer training facility in Los Angeles, I had such a great feeling about this company and this new opportunity given to me. Basically my job tasks would include assisting clients via phone and email. Clients would send in requests for things such as travel information to restaurant reservations to flower orders to tourist information for cities ranging all over the United States via phone or email where I would be on the other end sending them recommendations. I began working a few weeks later and instantly fell in love with my job. Everything we did was over the computer from assisting clients, to checking our schedules, asking for time off, talking with other co-workers via instant messenger and researching requests. At that time, little phone interaction was even needed, as the Internet was an endless sea of information to sift through. Needless to say, I very much enjoy my job and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work at such a rewarding position. My company truly values the family unit and the need for positions available for people whom believe in the importance of raising a family as well as seeking a career. I have been with the company now for almost 3 years and have experienced a lot of changes. I would have to say my company really values promoting from within and asking advice from all of its employees when change is needed. My company is based in Alexandria, VA so I had the opportunity to begin my shifts on Eastern Standard Time. I work 4 days a week from 5:00am-10:00am PST from my home computer in San Diego, CA. I now have an 8-month old son as well and have been able to adjust perfectly having two kids#146; home with me while completing my job tasks. This past year I was promoted to Senior Concierge. I feel that I make great money, have the flexibility of working part-time from my home computer while staying at home with my kids, as well as provide a necessary service to our clients. In today#146;s fast paced economy, people don#146;t have enough time in the day to hold down a full time job and make that needed restaurant reservation, purchase those flowers for a loved one, plan a family vacation, research prices and information on household service providers as well as a variety of other tasks that bombard a person on a daily basis. Our service provides that much needed relief for the everyday busy person. Working for VIPdesk has provided me with a sense of accomplishment to be able to juggle both a family and a career as well as contribute to my family#146;s income without any added stress. I feel my journey thus far has been exciting, rich in information and very rewarding. A large part of my co-workers chose to work from home without having to juggle a family or children as well but feel the importance of being able to telecommute in today#146;s hectic economy. I wish others would be so fortunate to be given the opportunity to work for such an appreciated company offering a valuable service to all of its clients. For more information about employment opportunities contact us at www.vipdesk.com . Headquarters: VIPdesk.com, Inc., 324 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Telephone: 703-299-4422, Fax: 703-299-9767. Permission granted for use on DrLaura.com

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