Vantaggi
Remote work, somewhat flexible schedule
Svantaggi
Constantly changing management, constantly changing admin requirements (as in, month-month), using your own car and cell phone to interact with the general public. Part-time work can mean 15 hours one month then pressure for 40+ hours per week the next month. Evaluated on metrics on assigned cases, yet also penalized for outcomes the worker cannot control or change, e.g. 'vacant address' or 'temporary occupant'. Asked to travel, then told to pay for the travel up front and 'request reimbursement'. That is, front the expense for the US government. No promotion path, limited training. Once trained for a survey, the only way out is to leave the job - even if other surveys desperately need staffing. 'Flexible' schedule includes mandatory morning, day, evening, AND weekend work, plus mandatory meetings dictated by organization, often with one-day notice, often canceled with 1 hour notice.