I work from home doing legal transcription and make my own schedule and work very part time so I have time to do things that de-stress me like cooking, going to the gym, etc... You can IM me if you have any questions. I got my current position as a subcontractor for my husband after he got a referral from a friend who did it. Do you have any transcription experience? Many want experience if you haven't been formally trained in it from what I've read on the internet.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that working from home can be done and jobs are out there. I agree its kinda hit and miss and sometimes are "strings attached" when applying online for "work from home" jobs. Good luck!!