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Working from home is becoming increasingly popular. Some companies adopted this idea early, while others were forced to go remote due to obvious recent events. But whatever your reason for working from home, The benefits of doing so are numerous. These are four great career opportunities you might consider!
Are you a creative type? Consider being a web designer! It’s a job that will allow you to really stretch that right side of your brain without having to leave your couch.
“A web designer is an IT professional who is responsible for designing the layout, visual appearance and the usability of a website,” according to TechnoJobs. “A good web designer needs to have both creative graphic skills and technical skills. They need to be able to visualise how a site will look (the graphical design of the site) and how it will function (conversion of a design into a working website).”
If you already have accounting skills or you’re looking to build them, you might consider being a Remote Accountant!
Accounting is easy to do from home if you know what you’re doing. Bonus: You’re getting all the same stimulation as you did from your regular accounting job, but you don’t have to put on nice clothes when you’re not going into an office!
Data Entry is super simple and rewarding if you’re looking to add a little extra cash flow to your wallet.
“Data entry professionals use computers and data processing programs to enter information into a database or documentation platform,” says Flex Jobs. “They may also be required to transcribe data from recordings or phone conversations. While most data entry professionals work electronically, paper documentation may be used as well, depending on the employer.”
Virtual Assistants are more essential than ever for busy executives, CEOs and others who really need help with their work right now.
Virtual Assistants provide administrative, technical and creative assistance to clients while working from home.
“Because virtual assistants are independent contractors rather than employees,” Wikipedia says, “clients are not responsible for any employee-related taxes, insurance or benefits, except in the context that those indirect expenses are included in the Virtual Assistant’s fees.”
There are lots of Virtual Assistant positions out there that offer contract work. It’s great for those who have a busy schedule and like having the flexibility to adjust their hours if needed.
