Work-At-Home Opportunity: Five HopScout Editors Needed

by Crystal on April 11, 2011

HopScout (formerly Liluxe) is looking for five work-at-home editors for their site. If you’re hired, you’ll do some blogging, some social media, do video reviews, be a product buyer and more. Pay is $40 per hour, plus a free MacBook Air, $200 monthly grocery stipend, paid one-week family vacation and more.

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Amy April 11, 2011 at 7:08 pm

It really doesn’t seem fair that the voting public decides whether or not you make it to the top 20 and even get considered for this position. It sounds like a great opportunity, but if someone doesn’t get enough votes, it doesn’t matter what that person’s professional credentials are.

Kristine April 12, 2011 at 4:29 pm: I agree. I’m not at all interested in competing in a popularity contest.
Sarah April 22, 2011 at 9:15 am: Here is my video… please vote for me it only takes a second!
http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/234100587?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150158200105946_15615428_10150158200620946

Deap April 11, 2011 at 7:16 pm

Hey folks, this is the founder & CEO of hopscout. I just wanted everyone to know that this is a serious, legitimate opportunity. We very firmly believe that there are a ton of very talented stay-at-home moms (and dads!), and we want to hire you.

We value an honest, creative application. Sure, getting your friends to vote for you goes a long way in helping us decide our candidate, but I personally am keeping an eye out for creative applicants who are a perfect fit for the job. Don’t be afraid to apply. Everyone has got a fair chance.

Christy Newell April 12, 2011 at 5:45 pm: Sounds like the perfect job! I will have to make my video ASAP!
Christy Newell April 17, 2011 at 9:18 am: I have put in my video application…hope I get a chance to show you what I really can do!

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/228459397

Chandler April 11, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I agree. I was all excited to try for it and then I saw the voting part. I think I’ll pass. Too bad though because there are some quality folks out there that could really promote the company and its service that just aren’t interested in earning a job through a popularity contest but want it to be based on merit and performance outcomes.

Brea April 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm: I agree. I would love to apply and be considered for my talent, rather than feeling like I’m in the running to be crowned homecoming queen.

Carrie April 11, 2011 at 7:49 pm

Wow — that’s a pretty nice deal. Especially the grocery stipend — pretty random, but cool.

Chelsea April 11, 2011 at 8:36 pm

I think the voting makes sense based on the information posted about the job. If you’re the kind of person with a strong internet presence, then you will be more likely to promote their business and draw attention to it. People with more of a following will be able to direct more potential consumer/clients to their website. Being able to mobilize people to vote for you seems reasonable with a job that includes being a “social butterfly.”

carolyne April 12, 2011 at 6:40 pm: i agree!
jessica April 14, 2011 at 3:30 am: that’s what i was thinking…

Sonja April 11, 2011 at 8:41 pm

I have been looking for them on Facebook, and can not seem to find thier page. I also manually typed in facebook.com/hopscout and it doesn’t load, just goes to my home page… arg… can someone help me? I am the opposite of Facebook ignorant, could this happen if too many people are viewing thier page?

Liesel April 11, 2011 at 8:51 pm

I found their facebook page through a link on their website.

Sonja April 11, 2011 at 9:04 pm: Found it, thanks. I was looking under hopscout, not Lilluxe

Patrick April 11, 2011 at 8:52 pm

Sonja you can find the details on hopscout’s careers page at http://hopscout.com/careers/ (there’s a link to the Facebook page too)

nellbe April 11, 2011 at 9:37 pm

Wow looks amazing, what an opportunity, Deap let me know if you ever need Australians

Katie April 11, 2011 at 9:40 pm

Just stay-at-home moms and dads? What about newlywed teacher? I have kids…23 of them! And I am always looking for ways to better our lives while keeping money in OUR pockets, not the big superstores!

Holly April 12, 2011 at 6:20 am: haha ditto… only I’m high school so I have 56 of them!

Kimberly April 11, 2011 at 9:45 pm

Wow! It will be fun to see some of the videos!

Brit @MomAnswersWithBrit.com April 12, 2011 at 6:59 am

This almost seems like one of those jobs that is to good to be true! It looks like a great company to work for!

Robin Senor April 12, 2011 at 7:26 am

I supposed the downfall of true journalism occurred long before creativity and popularity were your credentials for becoming an editor…

marisa April 12, 2011 at 7:48 am

I hate be negative here, but this is the same company(owners) that had horrible service in November after offering a $10(I think) credit. I ordered from them and they took over a month longer to deliver than promised. I tried to call but the number was incorrect and they only reponded when I complained on their Facebook page. I smell at rat with this one, it reminds me of the company that went ‘viral’ for surveys completed and never paid.

Robeena April 12, 2011 at 8:42 am

Interesting! I am not a mom, not am I a dad! BUT I DO get a chance to apply, don’t I? Well, I moved out of California to New York to be with my boyfriend, hoping to find a job, but ALAS! I’m still looking, ofcourse! Anyways, good luck to everybody!!! WoooHooo!!!

gina m April 12, 2011 at 9:34 am: I’m sure you have every right to apply, but you probably have as good a chance as a Bradley Bill supporter applying to blog for the NRA! Best of luck on your job search.
Chelsea April 12, 2011 at 2:34 pm: Their video said they wanted dads to apply too… Go for it!

Kristine April 12, 2011 at 10:35 am

The job looks great, however, how clever of the site to have job applicants doing free advertising for them before actually landing the position. Everyone is getting the site name out there, and not getting paid for it. Last year there was a company that did something similar.

marisa April 13, 2011 at 12:42 pm: That exactly what I thought…all about the publicity for the company.

Kris April 12, 2011 at 12:55 pm

I could really use an editing job and have a decade of experience in the field as well as two small children, but there’s no way I’d be able to muster the votes. I might be able to scare up a couple hundred, but I doubt that’d be enough.

For what it’s worth, $35-40 an hour is the standard rate for editing and writing freelance work. A week’s vacation and profit sharing are nice perks for a contract part-time job, though.

Jennifer C. April 13, 2011 at 4:54 am

Thanks for posting this Crystal. I just applied. Watch my video everyone…I’m the one with the four little kids!!!

Barbara April 13, 2011 at 7:59 am

Very exciting….now if only I was creative! LOL

John Gilmore April 13, 2011 at 12:30 pm

I’m one of the two guys (so far) that has submitted a video. There are some awesome submissions there so please check them out, and if you are so inclined please vote for me (Dad’s treasure) w/ the fire truck. Thanks.

Shannon April 13, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Despite the fact that I will probably never get enough votes (considering I don’t use Twitter and only have like 175 FB friends) I made a little movie anyway. Who knows? Mine is the one that says “Meet My Girls.” Thanks for the heads up, Crystal!

Crystal April 13, 2011 at 5:08 pm

Can you post the direct link here to your movie? If you (or anyone else) wants to, feel free to post it here and I’ll vote for you — and probably some others here will, too!

Shannon April 13, 2011 at 5:27 pm

WOW thanks Crystal! I need all the help I can get!! It’s: http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/226155965

Crystal April 13, 2011 at 7:27 pm

Just voted for you!

Jennifer C. April 14, 2011 at 8:31 am

Hey Shannon! I voted for you too! As I said in my comment, your video is putting the silliness in mine to shame! You can check it out here:

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/225485595

I’m with you on the “I don’t have a blog, followers of scores of facebook friends” but it was fun to make the video!

I’m glad to support any fellow MSM readers.

Jenn

Crystal April 14, 2011 at 8:57 am

I just voted for you!

Jennifer C. April 14, 2011 at 9:01 am: Thanks, Crystal!

John Gilmore April 13, 2011 at 9:13 pm

Crystal, my wife & I discovered moneysavingmom.com several months ago and absolutely love this place! We visit it every day and have discovered many many tips and tricks to help us save money and stretch our dollar. Thanks for your vote. http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/225589223

Erin Braldey April 14, 2011 at 8:06 am

I am so happy i check you blog every day. A friend told me about it almost two years ago and i have recommended it to everyone that i know! I believe everyone should learn how to save money weather they “need” to or not. but anyway I applied for the job so.. if you want you can vote for me. if it works that is (most of my friends havent been able to)
http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/225639845

Crystal April 14, 2011 at 8:58 am: Voted!

Jennifer C. April 14, 2011 at 8:33 am

And the voting is ONCE per video!! Cool, eh? I second John’s comment. I’ve been following Crystal at least the last 2.5 years on the suggestion of a girl from my church. Check out my video tooooooo!!!

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/225485595

misty April 14, 2011 at 2:13 pm

I had little time to make a movie, since my dear baby wanted to cuddle…and who can pass up a baby cuddle?!

But I did manage to have him do this…before the cuddle. So please, please vote for us! We really need the extra money that this would provide our family.

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/226803191

Crystal April 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm: Voted for ya!

Shelli April 14, 2011 at 2:44 pm

Please check out my video too! I’m a Kansas mom and I can’t wait until I can say that my family is debt free. We have a ways to go, so this job would be a HUGE blessing to me. I’ve been following this website for about a year and check it nearly everyday. I will be voting for you fellow MSM readers too!
http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/227078257

Kassie Stoute April 14, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Please vote for me!!!! Kassie Stoute
http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/227067185

THANKS!!!!

Shelli April 15, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Hi again! I submitted my video for the job yesterday, but couldn’t get my video to work. So, I resubmitted it today. So, if you are available I would love to get some votes, even if you voted yesterday. It is a new link now. Thanks so much! I will be voting for you other MSM readers . It is fun that we at least have 20 chances to get in the top!

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/228325749

Mariah Frantz April 15, 2011 at 9:13 pm

Hi! I just sent in my video yesterday to apply as well. My hubby works 2 jobs so I can stay at home with our 2 kids(and another due in 5 weeks). This is the first stay at home we have considered because of the hours, pay, and it just seems like a perfect fit for me! I would appreciate any votes to help us out! Thanks http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/227727501

Tiffany Hansen April 16, 2011 at 1:08 am

How cool that we can vote for each other! Thanks Crystal! I just posted my video. Check it out and see my adorable little girls, and vote for me! http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/229183609

Melissa April 16, 2011 at 9:33 am

Crystal, I first saw the opp on your website!!

It seems like a dream job! Would love any votes!

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/226502767

Chantel April 17, 2011 at 7:44 am

I’m not a parent yet, so i couldn’t apply, but if this is for real, it sounds like an amazing opportunity! I hope one of ya’ll get the job!!

Becky April 17, 2011 at 4:26 pm

When I saw Crystal’s comment about the job, I thought “that would be THE ultimate job, but I have 180 friends…no way, Jose.” Well it ate at me, and ate at me and after mulling it over with friends, (not all 180 FB friends), I too thought what the heck. Realistically, I’m not a “Homecoming Queen” and even look on the fluffy side in my work-from-home-attire. I posted my video a few days ago and although I have no aspirations of getting 1,000′s in votes like some others, I’m hoping that the CEO will see it and think I may be a fit for HopScout. If not, it was fun coming up with different ways to portray not only a day in my life, but stay at home Mommies. So, I encourage each and every one of you who think they don’t have a chance, to go for it. Don’t forget, your friends have friends, that have friends. If everyone shares your link, you may very well have an excellent chance at having the job of your dreams.

I too had a problem with uploading my video. Some people could watch it, but a lot could not. So, next to my video I posted a link to YouTube and vica-versa.

If anyone hasn’t yet decided on who they would like to vote for, here’s my link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKrbwKZuwO8

Lastly, thank you for posting this position. Had it not been for you, I would have never had a shot at a fantastic job. =)

Becky April 18, 2011 at 10:18 am

Thank you.

Deanna C April 18, 2011 at 10:52 am

Submitted my video for the hopscout editor and need lots of help with votes! I’m hoping to be able to quit one of my away from home jobs so I can be home with my kid, soon to be kids, more!!
Thank you!

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/227797381?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150149946416082_15454316_10150150352716082

Robin Tittel April 19, 2011 at 11:53 am

Please vote for my husband! We need a DAD on the panel! You’ll love the video! He’s such a good daddy to our little girl!

His name is Rob Tittel

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/231786695?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150216728641180_16608932_10150217703581180

Lindsey April 20, 2011 at 9:16 am

Wow! You guys took advantage of this way sooner than I did! I’ve never made a video and had to teach myself how to do this week. So here is my very first attempt! Please take the time to watch it as I will be watching the ones with links posted here http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/232160617

Lindsay Wirth April 20, 2011 at 11:00 am

Hey Crystal! My husband applied for this awesome opportunity, and we’re just in the process of rounding up votes! I just thought I would post our video here just in case anyone wanted to vote for us! Apparentely you can vote for EVERY video once, just not the same video more than one time! Thanks for your support!

http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/232627511

Sarah Tacoma April 21, 2011 at 4:53 pm

Here’s my link and here’s hoping!
http://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/231108517?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150149415485927_15471445_10150149420055927

Beth H April 21, 2011 at 8:34 pm

I am a stay at home mom and a pastor’s wife. This opportunity would mean the world to me. Please take a look at my video and vote for me… I think I represent a lot of us here in the Money Saving Mom family. Oh, and enjoy my precious little on at the end of the video… he’s sure to make you smile!
https://apps.facebook.com/involver_krohuevx/feature/1572247/content/226456787?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150153429704624_15760835_10150153438409624

Ces April 22, 2011 at 11:04 pm