Top 10 Working From Home Jobs – Your way to Success
A recent study1 has shown that (for some) waking up before 10 am is similar to torture. But the flexibility of the schedule is just one of many reasons why working from home jobs are in high demand. The corporate lifestyle, arguably the most popular career option for our generation, is slowly starting to lose its grip on candidates. People prefer to maintain their independence and more so, capitalize on it. But how to start? Here are a few ideas.
1. Freelance graphic designer
This is one of the top work from home jobs for people with artistic inclinations. It can become a profitable way to explore your creativity. Some of the artists I have spoken to on this topic, recognize that while gallery works are important in their evolution as artists, working as freelance graphic designers is a very practical way to sustain themselves. So, this can become a stable source of income to fund your more nonconformist work. Building a stable client base will be an important step in your success, this way you will ensure that you are never out of work. Yet, it will also be your responsibility to effectively manage your work-flow and deliver proper results.
Some of the sites to consider:
www.behance.net
www.fiverr.com
99designs.com
2. Freelance writer
If you enjoy writing about anything and everything there is always a possibility to do it from the coziness of your home. There are plenty of offers posted on job platforms, for which you can apply. Just make sure that you look for remote/home office in the description. Probably the most accessible one is being a copywriter. As a copywriter you will be responsible for content creation by writing articles on specified subjects and around a set of keywords. One of the risks of such a career is that things can get rather monotonous, if you receive a lot of orders on the same topic. Arm yourself with patience and a lot of inspiration.
Some sites to consider:
www.writejobs.info
www.problogger.com
www.writejobs.com
3. Book reviewer
This is a good work from home job for night owls and book worms. If you enjoy devouring books, you might also consider making a profit out of it. There are several ways to tackle this. To begin with, there are a couple of blogs or websites with which you can start to collaborate. These domains basically mediate between the authors/publishers and reviewers. Sometimes there is a probation period prior to your access to paid gigs. However, not all domains offer monetary compensation, some consider that receiving the book in hard copy or pdf format is in itself enough of a prize. Also, look out for predatory or pyramid schemes. You can avoid these by doing some research about the domain before you commit to anything. To continue, there is always the option of opening your own blog. This might not be as profitable in the start, but it might become advantageous in time, as your reputation grows. The payment for a book review can be anywhere between $5-$50.
Some sites to consider
www.goodreads.com
www.kirkusreviews.com
www.upwork.com
4. Editor/proofreader
Another viable solution for those of you with a literary and/or linguistic inclination would be to work as an editor or proofreader. These types of work from home jobs have a better compensation than a copywriter, for example, but the required qualifications are also higher. Furthermore, you have a bigger responsibility, in the sense that you give the final stamp of approval that a work is correct. Also, you might come in contact with content of a higher degree of difficulty, like academic or scientific articles. But then again, these will get you in turn a higher monetary reward.
Some sites to consider:
www.upwork.com
www.guru.com
www.writejobs.info
5. Translator
If you are a polyglot, being a translator might be the work from home job you were looking for. To start with you can always find job offers on specialized platforms, but keep in mind that the rates might not be so high and that competition might be stiff. But there are a couple of things that can tip the balance in your favor, rare languages are better paid and you might also have less competition, depending on the geographical region, of course. Having a certificate to attest your language skills can be another great bonus to have in your pocket. This will potentially open up possibilities for you even beyond the online word; you can collaborate with different institutions from your country and still work from the comfort of your home.
Some sites to consider:
www.peopleperhour.com
www.textmaster.com
partners.lionbridge.com
6. Social media manager
This is one of those jobs that you will really have to fight for in order to enjoy its perks. On the bright side, you can usually expect a leisurely schedule and workflow. On the not so bright side, this is a domain where you really need to stand out, as competition is stiff. So, you are probably wondering just how to do that… well here are the top three things which are appreciated: wit, creativity, and humor. Besides strong writing skills, some marketing knowledge is also welcome as a means to attract more traffic to the page you are responsible for.
Some sites to consider:
www.upwork.com
www.freelancer.com
www.fiverr.com
7. Blogger/Vlogger
One of the work from home jobs that skyrocketed to popularity in recent years. Basically all this type of activity implies is to write/talk about a specific subject in an interesting and engaging way. You can either target a very specific target, like technology/films/innovation or take a broader approach and touch on any subject that pops into your head. The biggest difficulty will be breaking into the market, when there are already so many other competitors around for longer than you and whom already formed a stable client base. But it is not impossible. You just need to realize how to stand out and get noticed in this virtual jungle. It is as simple as that.
Some sites to consider:
www.blogger.com
wordpress.com
www.twitch.tv
8. Teacher/professor
With the evolution of media, you have the possibility to become a tutor in home-office. Basically you can hold sessions on whatever you are interested in and knowledgeable about through paid skype sessions, or other such platforms. One of the most popular fields is languages. This is a great way to learn/teach a new language, as conversation will be an integral part of the process. Rates vary greatly based on a couple of things, the difficulty and rarity of the language you have chosen, whether or not you are a native speaker, qualifications and so on. However, it is worth considering the fact that you can save a considerable amount of time, which otherwise would be invested in commuting. Also, by going online, you can access a much larger audience than offline.
Some sites to consider:
www.upwork.com
www.freelancer.com
www.fiverr.com
www.guru.com
9. Online coach/mentor/therapist
I admit that this one is not a very common work from home job option, but that is exactly what can give you an edge. While a video approach is the preferred way to go about this (via skype or other platforms), you can also try communicating with your client through writing. The biggest benefit of the latter is the fact that it protects the anonymity of the client. However, in all cases you should always address the protection of privacy, after all this is one of the corner stones in the practice of psychology. Before you get started you should do a quick research on the specific regulations of your state or country, as these might vary.
Some sites to consider:
www.upwork.com
www.freelancer.com
www.fiverr.com
www.guru.com
10. Influencer
Finally, if none of the above work out, you can always try to become famous for doing nothing. The fact that this field is mostly dominated by women can be turned to your advantage. Just think about what you can offer that your competitors can’t. In order to be successful in this domain it is important to build a strong online presence. This is something that could require quite some time and patience, but the rewards in the long run, will be well worth it.
Some sites to consider:
*Whatever works.
Work at home jobs grew into an object of desire, people crave it more and more. However, they are not always easy to come by, we do not know where to look, what for and just how to get started. To many it just seems like a nice dream, but just as immaterial, they fail to see the sustainability of such an option. However, if you are thinking about walking down this road, the few obstacles you encounter at the start will be well worth the independence you gain down the line.
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