Posted by Cynthia/CA on 7/13/04 4:21pm
Msg #4343

Looking for work in So CA

Can any of the CA notaries offer direction in finding work? I've applied to a number of online companies, been told I'm "in the network", but haven't had a call out yet. I desperately need to work. This isn't a side job for me. I need to make a living! Thanks for any suggestions!

Reply by mike mchenry on 7/13/04 5:51pm
Msg #4344

Re: Looking for work in So CA

Reply by mike mchenry on 7/13/04 5:53pm
Msg #4345

opp's cynthia, hate to say be patient but i started in march and things are just now starting to flow. good luck. what part of calif are you in?

Reply by Cynthia on 7/14/04 4:36pm
Msg #4406

Mike,
I'm in La Verne/San Dimas area. Travel isn't a problem. Trying hard not to get discouraged.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/14/04 9:38am
Msg #4377

In addition to applying to the companies, have you listed yourself with NotaryRotary, 123notary or any other database?

Also, don't limit yourself to only those companies that have a web presence.

Your area could be saturated as well.

Reply by Bob-Chicago on 7/14/04 9:47am
Msg #4378

Good Luck

I did a NR search for NSAs within 30 miles a central Chicago and it came up with 80 names.
I did the same search for 90210 (why does that ZIP ring a bell) and it came up with 446 names. The population is probably about the same. I don't envy you SoCal guys
Register, Register, Register, and then work the phones. Many time I have called "just to make sure that I am still on your data base" only to hear, " Oh, I'm glad you called, I just got a signiing in your area"

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/14/04 10:57am
Msg #4380

Re: Good Luck

"I did the same search for 90210 (why does that ZIP ring a bell) "

The TV program Beverly Hills 90210

Reply by Bob-Chicago on 7/14/04 12:32pm
Msg #4392

I knew that

Also I was there a few weeks ago for a wedding
It is kind of central in for the LA area
I'm glad that I don't have to compete with all those folks
Lucky that NNA is in SoCal and not Chi-town

Reply by CA_Notary on 7/14/04 12:45pm
Msg #4395

Re: Good Luck

I've been doing signings for a year in So CA and so far, so good. I think there is less flexibility with fees down here though. If I price myself out of a signing, there are probably 500 other notaries who are willing to take it at the price offered, so I'm definitely mindful of that.

Which doesn't mean I'm willing to work for slave wages. I'll gladly accept $50 signings, but my $50 signing radius is fairly limited. If I can't get there in 15 minutes or less, I ain't doing it for fifty bucks, period. Some companies are willing to pay more, some aren't, and I end up with a lot of $50 signings, but the travel is pretty minimal on them. Works for me!