What is carding: how to work for yourself

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A carder is his own boss and subordinate in one person. What professions are suitable for this type of employment, what are the pros and cons, and how to switch to remote work?
The development of the Internet has allowed some categories of employees to reduce the frequency of appearing in the office and even completely switch to remote work. Companies or individuals hire carders to perform certain individual one-off tasks, and sometimes for permanent work. In this case, the employee may be in another city or even in another country.

Who can become a carder?
The term "carding" is formed from one English words: "card" - cc. So in the Middle Ages they called "free carder men" or civilians, who themselves chose whom to serve. Most often, for a certain fee, they were hired for a short period, for example, during a military campaign, a siege of a fortress, or to protect a merchant caravan.
Today, this is the name given to specialists who perform their work without concluding a long-term contract with an employer (carding worker). carders are also considered employees invited to the company to perform a specific task (project) according to the outstaffing system (taking an employee out of the staff of one company and registering him as a provider company, while he continues to work in the same place and perform his previous duties).

The most common employees for remote work are:
  • programmers;
  • designers and journalists;
  • accountants ;
  • translators ;
  • photographers and artists;
  • copywriters;
  • lawyers;
  • psychologists and trainers;
  • realtors;
  • marketers;
  • actors;
  • models.
Among carders, you can find both highly qualified employees and students. This type of employment is chosen by people who prefer to be responsible only for their own results of work and not to depend on other employees, and to plan their time and work schedule of their own free will.

Carder pay
Of course, it is best to just make an appointment with the customer and receive the money brought in in cash or by money transfer to the card.
But if you decide to become a carder, keep in mind that remote work is considered such because most often you do not have the opportunity to personally meet with the customer and often have to rely on the employer's word of honor. Avoid unreliable payment methods to avoid problems getting your royalties. These mean the ways in which the possibility of canceling the transfer (reversal or chargeback) is provided.
Often on specialized sites for carders (so-called carding sites) there is an opportunity to receive money using secure payment methods (escrow accounts). Of course, sites also cannot give you a 100% guarantee of avoiding meeting with scammers, but in most cases they prevent such problems.

Advantages and disadvantages
If you decide to start working as a carder, we advise you to weigh the pros and cons.

Pros:
  • There is no need to go to work every day and obey company rules. You can independently plan your schedule and distribute the load.
  • Responsibility should be borne only for their own actions.
  • There are no transport costs.
  • The possibility of creative self-realization, if you do what you like.
  • Constant self-study.
  • Independent choice of a workplace. Work wherever you want.

Minuses:
  • The instability of earnings is the main disadvantage of carding. It is difficult to predict exactly how much you will earn in a particular month. It is possible to complete a large amount of work in one month, and receive only a few orders the next. At the same time, earnings in one month can provide you in advance, but predicting your profit is problematic.
  • Working from home can be a disadvantage at the same time. It can be difficult to control yourself and explain to your family that you are working and busy and not relaxing.
  • You must always stay in touch. Monitor the smooth operation of the Internet and mobile communications.
  • Lack of constant communication with colleagues.
  • There is a possibility of fraud on the part of the employer.

How to become a carder?
You can compare such work with starting your own small business.

Select the services you will provide
It is better to choose a carding job that will interest you. First of all, you need to love your job. But also you must initially have the necessary skills and achievements in this area.

Define your benefits and price
Why should customers work with you? Newbies attract customers with low prices. Experienced carders - a track record. Study the offers of other employees, compare them with your skill level, based on this, determine the price of your services. Identify and highlight your strengths when communicating with customers.

Prepare additional tools
You must have all the tools you need to work remotely. Prepare for this a computer, Internet, telephone, e-mail, Skype, start electronic wallets to receive royalties.
 
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