View Full Version : Another work-from-home job? Hope this one works out!
hardkandee
07-13-2008, 08:09 PM
It takes about a day for the email to take the test. At least mine did.
aviendha's right. If you read the FAQs and pay attention to the video they give you all the answers.
Sophia_Ashley
07-13-2008, 08:17 PM
I couldn't watch the video because of the connection I have...aka stolen. It times out and uses it all up.
Damn me for refusing to pay comcast
Jeska
07-13-2008, 08:29 PM
READ THE FAQS BEFORE TAKING THE TEST.
Seriously, it's not difficult information and it doesn't take long. I spent about an hour or so reading the Official Guidebook and watching the "how-to" videos, and I passed the tests with flying colors. If you suck at math, use the calculator on your computer.
Do you have a link to the guidebook and videos? I can't find them.. /:O
also, how do you get paid?
CuriousSeeker
07-13-2008, 08:33 PM
^I tried. not working right now.
Your best friend-The ChaCha "Official Guide Handbook"
The Handbook is your best friend anytime you have questions about ChaCha. Inside are answers on how ChaCha works behind the scenes, what policies govern your interaction with customers and fellow Guides, and how to get the training and help you need to succeed. Also included is a checklist - all to help you get going quickly and confidently.
Make sure you have read the Handbook "cover to cover" - use the checklist to ensure that you have digested the most important points, and that you are ready to implement everything you learned in the Handbook! The handbook can be accessed at the following location:
http://knowledgebase.chacha.com/questions/275/Official+ChaCha+Guide+Handbook+
When I went to the link:
Service Temporarily Unavailable
The server is temporarily unable to service your request due to maintenance downtime or capacity problems. Please try again later.
Apache/2.2.2 (Red Hat) Server at underground.chacha.com Port 80
Hopefully it's not just my computer, and other folks are having trouble reaching it too?
hardkandee
07-13-2008, 08:34 PM
Everything is sent to you in the email to take the test. They show the video as part of the whole test thing.
Apparently you can get paid by direct deposit or by debit card.
Paris
07-13-2008, 08:38 PM
How does that site make money if the service is free? How hard is the quiz to becoming a guide?
They make money from sponsored advertisers. I haven't taken the quiz yet, I'm still studying and plan on taking it tomorrow. I'll let you know how hard the test is after I take the test.
oohdamnbaby
07-14-2008, 01:44 AM
I need the extra income, too, and couldn't get past the damn fitness test. I'm going to use another email and try it again at some other time.
miabella
07-14-2008, 02:51 AM
If I remember my grade school math (lol, no seriously, I'm trying), don't you just divide 432 by 60 to get X? So if x=7.2, then x times 50 = 360?
Please, someone tell me if I'm wrong. I'm very hungover and poorly slept. See? I can't even make sense. But I'd be sad if I can no longer do basic algebra.
yur rite. math iz ez. speling iss knot.
azamber
07-14-2008, 07:16 AM
Woo Hoo! I'm now a ChaCha guide-in training! Wish me luck on the simulator test!
mollyzmoon
07-14-2008, 07:38 AM
I lose. Canadians need not apply. Oh wells!
aviendha
07-14-2008, 09:27 AM
The server was majorly crashed out last night. I couldn't even get on. Still seeing a few bugs, but at least I can log on. If you had trouble last night, it wasn't just you!
got2havespunk
07-14-2008, 09:35 AM
I would be very interested in learning more about this, and using you as a referral, however, I'd like more information about reliable payment. So if you could keep us updated that would be great! Thanks!
mollyzmoon
07-14-2008, 01:10 PM
yur rite. math iz ez. speling iss knot.
I don't understand! Did I misspell algebra? I suck, dude. I know. I try to spell correctly. I really do try.
*Iris*
07-14-2008, 01:30 PM
I don't understand! Did I misspell algebra? I suck, dude. I know. I try to spell correctly. I really do try.
No, you did not . I didn't understand it eighter.
virgoamm
07-14-2008, 01:46 PM
This sounds great! I just submitted their form to be a guide. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks aviendha! (:
jennahoff
07-14-2008, 03:22 PM
Well i got an email inviting me to take the tests. I am gonna wait till I have enough time to really focus though.
I hope I pass but im not getting my hopes up! I can spell great tho, and my math is ok.
jennahoff
07-14-2008, 03:23 PM
^^
just realized i spelled though the wrong way. I shorten words too much, that might be a problem..
vivianbear
07-14-2008, 03:57 PM
I just got a response to take the test! I'm gonna wait, too, until I'm really relaxed and can focus on the material. I saw all the PR stuff and read the FAQ. I didn't come across the guidebook or ultimate handbook (?). Let's see how this goes. Thanks Aviendha!
ETA: Okay, I just found a link to The ChaCha "Official Guide Handbook". I'm going to take some time to read through it before I dig into the test.
Aviendha, how long did they take to get back to you with your approval after you took the Simulation test? The thing says 7 days.
miabella
07-14-2008, 04:04 PM
I don't understand! Did I misspell algebra? I suck, dude. I know. I try to spell correctly. I really do try.
i was just being silly-- the algebra thing reminded me of 'math is hard' barbie, and i just thought it would be funny to say math was easy and spelling hard instead.
mollyzmoon
07-14-2008, 05:28 PM
LOL, okay. I thought so!
deadpan iz hard!
aviendha
07-14-2008, 05:31 PM
They took a little over a day to approve me once I was finished with the simulator test. I took it at 10am, and I got my "You're a guide!" email at about 4:30 the next day.
I've made $200 so far since then! Woohoo!
vivianbear
07-14-2008, 05:41 PM
^^
Congrats! You are so bad ass! Just thought I'd remind you. :)
virgoamm
07-14-2008, 05:44 PM
Woot! I passed the fitness tests, now I need to pour through the guide so I can be ready for the Simulator test. Yay. (:
Peanut_Butter
07-14-2008, 05:49 PM
second times a charm! I signed up with a differnet email and passed all the tests, filled out the tax form and I am sooo ready to make some money
*Iris*
07-14-2008, 06:46 PM
They took a little over a day to approve me once I was finished with the simulator test. I took it at 10am, and I got my "You're a guide!" email at about 4:30 the next day.
I've made $200 so far since then! Woohoo!
When you are getting asked questions, Do you google them ? or is there some other way you find out ? I've been on other forums reading about ChaCha and most people are saying it's hard to make $30.00 a day and that you basically have to be on there all day if you want to make just that.
Jeska
07-14-2008, 06:50 PM
I got a link for the quiz but can't open the guidebook without logging in.. How do you access the guide handbook to study for the quiz?
CuriousSeeker
07-14-2008, 06:55 PM
second times a charm! I signed up with a differnet email and passed all the tests, filled out the tax form and I am sooo ready to make some money
yay you for going back at it - congrats!
exoticxx33
07-14-2008, 06:57 PM
I signed up a month ago, and it a great site, I would recommend to anyone interested in working from home;D ;)
virgoamm
07-14-2008, 07:32 PM
I got a link for the quiz but can't open the guidebook without logging in.. How do you access the guide handbook to study for the quiz?
You have to pass this first set of tests that the link takes you to first. You find that info through reading and watching a video before the test, as well as from their website. After you pass that test, then you get the guidebook, which you study for the Simulator test.
hottie301
07-14-2008, 07:48 PM
I signed up for it and passed all the tests, is there something i have to click on to say i'm online or do i just log into my account?
Peanut_Butter
07-14-2008, 08:11 PM
You have to pass this first set of tests that the link takes you to first. You find that info through reading and watching a video before the test, as well as from their website. After you pass that test, then you get the guidebook, which you study for the Simulator test.
I had the guidebook to read through to take the quizes. It was an address, but not linkable, you had to copy and paste it...
I'll find it...
right in my email saying I was invited to take the quizes.
cinammonkisses
07-14-2008, 08:12 PM
Wait, oh no I think I messed up!
Did I go to the right place? http://search.chacha.com/guidesignupnow
All I did was fill out my name email address and why I should be a guide. You guys are talking about taking tests and stuff. I didn't get that option..
Peanut_Butter
07-14-2008, 08:15 PM
^ You will. after that. they will email you and invite you to take the tests. After you take those, instantly you will pass or fail and be invited to take the simulator test. After that it takes a day or so ebfore they "hire" you. ( before you start makin money)
cinammonkisses
07-14-2008, 08:19 PM
^ Awesome news! Ok, hell may as well try it out. Got nothing else going on right now.
Jeska
07-15-2008, 01:11 AM
^ You will. after that. they will email you and invite you to take the tests. After you take those, instantly you will pass or fail and be invited to take the simulator test. After that it takes a day or so ebfore they "hire" you. ( before you start makin money)
I got an email invite and filled out the basic registration (name, address, phone number etc.), once I clicked next it said "service temporarily unavailable" :( I was somehow able to get into the knowledgebase and read the handbook though, but have not yet taken the initial 3 part test.. /:O I'm so confused
Have you taken the simulator test yet?
Peanut_Butter
07-15-2008, 03:09 AM
yes I have. I am waiting to see if they are going to accept me to start working. The system probably just crashed for you. Try again later. All the info you need to read the guides are included in the email they sent
phillyvixen
07-15-2008, 10:02 AM
I just texted and asked what color panties i was wearing my response was-
Pink? and then the recipe to make the drink pink panties.
Highly amusing
I have unlimited texting on my phone and i'm gonna abuse the hell out of cha cha :)
cinammonkisses
07-15-2008, 10:12 AM
Question: How do you prove how many texts you've done in the course of the pay period?
aviendha
07-15-2008, 01:02 PM
The Underground (where you can read the Knowledge base and check your earnings) was down earlier this morning. But the clue bus finally arrived in my neighborhood and I discovered that you don't need to be logged into the Underground in order to make money. You can log straight into the Universe by going to universe.chacha.com.
Your earnings are tracked minute by minute. There's an ongoing record of each search you do. So you don't need to prove it yourself. Just go to Dashboard and you can see it any time.
Jeska
07-15-2008, 01:49 PM
I failed the test :( any pointers on how to pass the 2nd time around? I watched the video, read the handbook and everything.
CuriousSeeker
07-15-2008, 01:52 PM
^Which one? The simulator? or the fitness tests?
UltraViolet
07-15-2008, 02:14 PM
So....do you really have to use text messaging on your end? Or do you just do it from your computer? Somebody asked that, but got no response, or it was unclear.
And I second the question 'how do you find your answers/ Google?'
virgoamm
07-15-2008, 02:15 PM
You do it on your computer through a web app called the Universe. They have their own search engine, but you can use Google too.
hardkandee
07-15-2008, 05:09 PM
I hope they approve of my simulator test soon - before the pay cut! :(
virgoamm
07-15-2008, 06:23 PM
What pay cut??? You mean less than 20 cents per text? If that's the case, I'm doing my Sim test tomorrow. Where'd you hear about that and what will the new pay be?
hardkandee
07-15-2008, 06:29 PM
When you log in they give you the latest ChaCha news. There was an article about how they will start paying new guides $.15/answer after the 17th.
Peanut_Butter
07-15-2008, 06:29 PM
We have some news to share with you. Starting July 17th at 12:00pm EDT, all new, incoming Text (SMS) Guides will receive “Apprentice Pay” while they are developing their skills as Guides and becoming acquainted with the system. All Apprentices will receive $0.15 per transaction as opposed to the $0.20 that our full-fledged Guides currently receive. Any Guide who has passed the Simulator test and who has been activated as a full-fledged Guide into the ChaCha system by 11:59am EDT on July 17th will not be affected by this change.
All new Guides will remain “Apprentices” until the three following criteria have been met:
1. The Apprentice has been a Guide for at least 30 days.
2. The Apprentice has completed at least 1,000 paid searches.
3. The Apprentice has a quality score of 92% or above.
Once the first two criteria are met, an Apprentice’s work will be reviewed by our Quality Control team. If quality is 92% or above, the Apprentice will be promoted to full Guides and will receive $0.20 per transaction. If quality is below 92%, the Apprentice will be instructed on how to improve and will be reviewed again after 30 more days have lapsed.*
VeraLynn
07-15-2008, 07:21 PM
Ok looks like I got it working....
Jeska
07-15-2008, 08:30 PM
^Which one? The simulator? or the fitness tests?
The fitness test.. I don't understand what I did wrong, I studied everything like crazy and type 40 wpm. After the final 3rd section, it said I did not pass. I'm guessing I messed up on the SMS/query ones.. Can someone who passed pm me? Thanks :)
CuriousSeeker
07-15-2008, 08:53 PM
My friend said she was taking her simulator test just now and it froze on her. Anyone else?