More 'work at home' jobs that really work in Arizona

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The hottest Google search right now is "work at home." 

Experts warn many work at home jobs are scams, but some are legit and could work for you in a down economy.

"I love working at home," said Treena Scism who works from home for VIPDesk.com

Scism works as a virtual concierge of sorts.  She makes dinner reservations and books travel packages for her clients.  However, unlike the concierge you might find at a hotel, Scism does her job from the comfort of home.

"Its excellent to be able to be there in my comfort zone, in my home office with my own computer, I know how it works," said Scism.

VIPDesk.com routes calls to employees like Scism who can do everything from finding the nearest Starbucks for someone to tracking down a phone number for an old high school classmate.

"I save tons of time on the commute," admits Scism.  "Before I was commuting an hour and a half to work, no commute now.  I just walk into my office.  I save tons of money on gas.  Obviously no commute, no gas."

In a down economy, more and more people like Scism have turned to jobs where they can work from home.

The jobs have some clear advantages, namely flexible schedules, no commutes, and the option to work in your pajamas.
 
"The biggest savings for me was childcare, I have four children," said Jessica LaFlesch who works for Arise Virtual Solutions.

Arise Virtual Solutions serves as a virtual contact center, handling incoming calls and online customer service for such clients as AAA, Home Depot and Carnival Cruise Lines.

"I'm actually ahead," claims LaFlesch. "When you factor in what I'm not paying for: gas, food, trips to the vending machine, all those things add up.  I've got more money in my pocket now than I did before."

Jackie Mygrant works as a scheduling manager for KSS International, coordinating mystery shoppers around the world.

"I like being able to work from home," said Mygrant.  "I have a lot of flexibility as to when I work. I work 60 hours but I get to choose what 60."

KSS international hires so-called mystery shoppers, people who go in to business like Circle K or Dunkin Donuts and report back to them about everything from the quality of their products to the cleanliness of their stores.

"We wear pajamas, loungewear, I work in my sweats," admitted Mygrant.  "(I) don't have to put on make-up.  I don't have any dry cleaning bills, automotive expenses."