Who Supplies Telecommuting Computer Programs?

One of the things which many telecommuters are unsure of is whether or not they need to pay for expensive computer programs when they start working for a company. And oftentimes, buying a program can be a sign of a scam, so it pays to be smart about it.

What are the common programs that a company will require you to have on your computer?

• HTML email client (such as Outlook or Outlook Express; or a web-based email program).
• PDF Reader
• Microsoft Word (or equivelant)
• Internet Explorer, possibly with certain scripts or programs installed (ie. with Flash enabled; javascript enabled)

If your company requires you to purchase special programs, be wary. However, if you are working as a web designer, a company that hires telecommuter web designers may require you use a specific web design program, such as Macromedia Dreamweaver.

Likewise, if you are hired at an accounting based telecommuting position, they may require you have a specific accounting program, such as Quickbooks.

If you are in doubt, do a search for the specific computer program name, and see if it is legitimate. If it is only used by the hiring company, and you are expected to pay for it, that is a major red flag that it is a scam.

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