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If you have children and don't want to leave them to go to work during the day, or for whatever reason prefer working at home, transcription might be the profession for you. It takes time to hone this craft, but if you want to get started and test the waters, there's nothing stopping you from taking that plunge right now!Jason Howard is founder of the Digital Transcription Service which offers high-quality transcripts at low cost, and offers discounts to organizations and projects relating to sustainability and a healthy world. He is also author of the blog Sacred Awe on sustainability, right livelihood, and experiencing awe and wonder in life.