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Another (Longshot) Lead on a Freelance Gig

Yesterday, I came across another online work-from-home opportunity that I thought was a possibility. It doesn't pay great, but my thinking was that it would be good for extra income to help me pay down my debt. The site is Scribie, and it does transcription work.

For each 6 minutes of audiotape, it pays $1. The quicker I'd be able to work, the more I'd be able to make, but at that rate, the most I could make is $10 an hour. Knowing myself and my tendency to double-check myself a billion times, I'd probably do well to make $5 an hour. But, like I said, I was interested in it as side income, not as a full-time job, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

So, today I went to check it out. According to the website, Scribie currently has more than 2,000 applicants still waiting to hear word on whether they've been approved for the site. In just 390 days, the site says, I should get word back on whether I've been approved.

Believe it or not, I'm still considering it. If something better comes along between now and then, I can always say, "Thanks, but no thanks," if Scribie ever approves me. Otherwise, I'll still have my name on the list.
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