As the economy remains shaky, homesourcing - also known as "homeshoring" - has allowed more Americans to work from their homes.

With the rising unemployment rate and inflation, Working Solutions, a Dallas-based outsourcing agency, has seen applications double from people who want a little assurance and a little extra pay.

"I love it," said Susan Noble, an employee of Working Solution.

Noble is a former consultant who traveled nationwide until her job was outsourced to India.

"I was frustrated and very annoyed," she said.

Now, she earns $8 to $12 an hour taking customer service calls and doing data entry for several major companies.

"The commute rocks," she said. "I walk five feet from my bedroom to my office."

"Where we used to see maybe 100 applicants a day, now we're seeing three to 400, maybe 500 applicants a day," said Kim Houlne, CEO of Working Solutions.

As more companies try to slash expenses, corporate inquiries are also on the rise.

"But, it's not for everyone," Noble said. "Because if you're very social and you need a lot of personal interaction with other people, you're not going to like doing this."

While Noble is working towards a degree in nutrition, she said she may forego that career for the one she currently has working from home.

"I was really only going to do this temporarily, but I'm going to hang onto it because I really like it," she said.

Working Solutions hires about three people a day. People seeking a job with the company must have a high-speed Internet connection, Windows XP/Vista, a dedicated phone line and a quiet home.