Pros: working from home, no commute, direct deposit, w2 (legitimate), paid trainings, compensation for technical issues, and an abundance of helpful resources
Cons: overwhelming emails, pay could be better, policies tend to contradict eachother, etc.
A typical day at Alpine Access varies from client to client. Being that I am with the Xbox program, a typical day consists of logging into all software (with my current client being Microsoft, it typically takes about 10-15 minutes to setup your work station and get prepared to start taking calls), greeting your fellow co-workers in the support chatroom,
– more... and changing your state to "available." When you train for your client, you are given anywhere from 3-4 weeks to learn all the required material, what the client expects of you (behavior), incentives (if applicable), what to do if you experience technical issues, how to post hours, how to call in, etc. The great thing about training is you are compensated for your time, you are provided breaks (to prevent being/feeling overwhelmed), you are given a lunch break, etc. I personally enjoy training due to the fact that I not only get aquatinted with my fellow co-workers (and also build friendships), but I also have granted time for clarification on things that I am uncertain about. With whatever trainer you have, majority of them are not only very knowledgable, but they are very friendly, patient, and know how to make learning enjoyable! My trainer was AMAZING; not only did she have a bubbly personality, but she was also very knowledgeable about fixing consoles! Even though training can be very time consuming, if your trainer has a great personality, they will always find ways to make learning fun! The most difficult part about working for Alpine is compensation; majority of Alpines' workers have families, a mortgage, an abundance of bills, etc. Sadly, due to the fact that commute is eliminated, the pay is not as much as other employers outside of the "work from home" environment. Other than that, at times, the call volume (depending on your client) can make you feel overwhelmed at times. Because each client is different, your Alpine email can be quite an overwhelming experience. Contrary to what people believe, due to the fact that you work from home, you could receive anywhere from 10-15 emails a day with upcoming events, training material, changes to your schedule, etc. With that being said, when you receive these emails, you are expected to not only read them, but also learn the content and utilize it everyday. Overall, if pay is not an issue, I would recommend Alpine! The staff is very friendly, prompt, helpful, educated, and helpful! – less
Eileen – April 3, 2012
I didn't find the hours to be flexible. You were assigned a shift and expected to work it.. Flexibility is non-existent, and that's why I left.