Career Transition to Remote Work
Individuals are seeking remote work for various reasons, including escaping undesirable jobs, pursuing location independence, and changing careers. A common thread is the difficulty in navigating the saturated remote job market and a lack of clarity on suitable roles or necessary skills, often coupled with a desire for flexibility and a better quality of life. Many feel uncertain about their competitiveness and the best path forward.
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“Pour ce profil, je chercherais moins comptabilité pure et plus assistant virtuel e-commerce, data entry catalogue, inventory coordinator part-time, ou bookkeeping assistant avec QuickBooks Online. FlexJobs est payant mais filtre pas mal les arnaques, et Rat Race Rebellion publie souvent des postes remote légitimes; pour…”
“in hard times a lot of employers want butts in seats (aka RTO return to office) if you are near a lot of tech employers it can be a really good market but remote work is tough to find because everyone wants it and got used to it in covid but employers want people in the office. i'd try targeting companies that you can work in person for”
“And is asking what kind of remote jobs there are that they could look into pursuing.”
“I’m 34 currently a barber in Dallas Texas , my passion has been either become a barber(7+years now )or something dealing with pc / technology and I think it’s to move on with my life to something I could find my self loving. I’m big on pc gaming so I know a few things around the pc.. Where do I start? How , what sites what should I be lookin up ? I don’t currently know anyone in the field so I can’t ask Lookin for the right direction Please and thank you. submitted by /u/LuckyBuck_ [”
“Remote job boards are basically a swamp with a few actual jobs hiding under the algae, so I would skip anything that says data entry and pays weirdly high. With your background, search for part time remote AP clerk, bookkeeping assistant, ecommerce product listing coordinator, inventory assistant, and Shopify product upload roles. Small craft shops, yarn stores, Etsy adjacent businesses, and local retailers may be a better fit than big remote boards. Also check Virginia DARS for vocational rehab”
“No but congratulations. From a remote work standpoint don’t mention you want to work remote to take care of pets babies husband house etc. or have a lax schedule that organizes ir supports your outside life or to not talk with co-workers etc. Everything should be why you want to work with them and how remote work supports and takes care of their work and being their best worker. PS I was going to be judgy about UnitedHealthcare but then I remembered I am literally currently “at” work for a defen”
“Hi Folks, So pretty much what the title says. I’m currently working for a renewable energy company earning £60k pa, which is dead end, no scope in moving around at all. Previously my background has been in engineering for housing developers. Now, i’m looking at the financial side of things and the finance industry was looking lucrative to me but not sure if I got in now, the analyst roles for example would be paying me same or if not more. Does anyone know or have advice in what I can go into wi”
“UX research feels like the cleanest jump from 6 years recruiting and a Psych BA, with remote as the filter.”
“Searching for “remote bookkeeping assistant” or inventory spreadsheet roles seems way safer than broad remote jobs.”
“Place to remote work for a month in Jan I’m sure this has been asked a million times but figured I’d see if there are any updated recs. My wife and I both recently got remote jobs. We’re planning a move to a larger city but before do that I wanted to spend a month at least just remote working from another city. The hiccup is that we would do this in January so that takes some places off the list. Also we’d ideally be able to drive (we live in DC) so we’d have our car. Not a deal breaker if we go”
Location: Malaysia / nomading in Southeast Asia Remote: Yes, experienced with US/EU hours and async teams Willing to relocate: Within Southeast Asia Technologies: Python, SQL, PostHog, GTM, GA4, Shopify Web Pixels, n8n,…
“found one of my internships which was remote from a CS club so always ask around”
“at my last internship i always asked our director if i could shadow his google meets, helped me a ton early on”
Location: St. Louis, MO USA Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: No, but open to occasional travel Technologies: Scala, Clojure, Java, TypeScript, AWS, Akka, Spark, Cats, ZIO, React, Kubernetes, Terraform; DevOps and microservices…
“I’m a recent Pharmacy Graduate looking for a WFH/remote job. I’m interested in pharmacovigilance, clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical writing, etc. I’ve also been doing basic AI training/tech freelancing since college, so I have some experience in that area too. What kind of remote jobs can I realistically apply for, and where should I look? Any advice would be appreciated. submitted by /u/Lonely-Breadfruit-95 [link] [comments]”
“I’m a recent Pharmacy graduate looking for a WFH/remote job. I’m interested in pharmacovigilance, clinical research, regulatory affairs, medical writing, etc. I’ve also been doing basic AI training/tech freelancing since college, so I have some experience in that area too. What kind of remote jobs can I realistically apply for, and where should I look? Any advice would be appreciated. submitted by /u/Lonely-Breadfruit-95 [link] [comments]”
“Location: The Netherlands (UTC+1) Remote: Yes (I've been working fully remote for 10 years) Willing to relocate: Not yet, but Scandinavia, Austria or Switzerland in a year or so is on the table Technologies: Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Swift, Objective-C Résumé/CV: https://www.loopwerk.io/about/KevinRenskers.pdf Email: Please see my CV I’m a product & engineering lead with 25 years of experience taking software from a vague idea to a product people actually enjoy using. I thrive”
“Hi guys, Just a quick question for people working in logistics/export: what kind of remote roles are available in this field? And what skills or courses would you recommend for someone at the beginning of their career? My current on-site job is kind of a remote job– in a way, since I’m handling export shipments from Europe to my country, including contacting EU freight forwarders, preparing and reviewing documents, approving drafts, and following up on the shipments~ So, it’s kind of a remote jo”
“BunnyLuv13 isn't exaggerating about the part time bit. I pulled 2,000 live listings off the index I keep this morning and 12 of them carried a part time tag. Plenty of listings leave that field blank so treat it as a floor rather than a rate, but the shape is right. Which makes CilinaAker's route the realistic one, and there's something that makes cold emailing small firms work better than it sounds. The QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is free, and passing it lists you in Intuit&”
“Looking for a remote side job I can do on my own time maybe an hour each night and some more on the weekends. I know there’s transcription, are there any other fields that have steady workload? I don’t care about pay, I’ll put in the hours just looking for suggestions for those kinda jobs. submitted by /u/AwesomeSushiGuy [link] [comments]”
“Sincerely, a burn out tech with absolutely no benefits with my current job. submitted by /u/kdogdbr [link] [comments]”
“Remote jobs are rarely part time and are extremely competitive. I’d advise looking into freelancing with whatever skills you think you can.”
“Hello all. I am disabled and currently figuring out some health stuff, so I've been unemployed since December. I'm really hoping to get back to work, but at my current energy level I'm not able to work in person, and even online I would only be able to work part-time. I am located in Virginia, USA. I have a high school diploma and a year of college (biochemistry); hoping to go back to school once I'm healthy. I have experience working in customer service, sales, and stocking/inve”
“Landed an "Remote MFP technician" role, after about 4 months of applying everywhere, starting the search slightly before graduation. It is 22/hr starting, metting kpi metrics already so far, though it's hardly been a month in. I have an associates in network engineering and ccna that is active for another 2 years. How long would one need to stay in this entry role before attempting to jump the the next thing for better pay and closer to my education? I am planning on possibly movin”
“I’m currently one year into my first job after law school, full time remote at a non-profit. I like a lot of the work, but I feel like it’s difficult to learn from colleagues in the remote setting. When I had in-person internships, I would more frequently find myself talking to other people and learning from them, and it felt easier to find out about opportunities to observe meetings, negotiations, hearings, etc. What tips do you have for junior workers to best ensure that we’re learning from ou”
“Slightly different angle: look for someone who can write a good status update. A VA who sends “done” isn’t nearly as useful as someone who says “A is done, B is waiting on John, C needs your approval, I’ll follow up tomorrow.” That communication habit eliminates a ton of checking.”
“Hey what company is this? My husband is in a similar field and wants to get remote work”
“Please state the location and include REMOTE for remote work, REMOTE (US) or similar if the country is restricted, and ONSITE when remote work is not an option.Please only post if you personally are part of the hiring company—no recruiting firms or job boards. One post per company. If it isn't a household name, explain what your company does.Please only post if you are actively filling a position and are committed to replying to applicants.Commenters: please don't reply to job posts to complain”
“Anyone have any good recommendations on where to look for remote data entry work? submitted by /u/Responsible_Exit_815 [link] [comments]”
“Long story short, I work cyber and make around 160k annually. My job is super fast paced with "here's 5 things that should be your number 1 priority" and 20 things to get completed at any given time. I... feel burnt out...to say the least. And I was thinking about doing a career change but I have no clue what to do? I want a more chill/slower paced job, like don't get me wrong I have the brain capacity handle everything, but my goodness, I'm so burnt out, and I feel like so”
“Hey everyone, Currently working as a Data Center Technician with 4 years of experience in server hardware, troubleshooting, fiber, audits, and basic networking. I’m interested in eventually moving into a remote role and wanted to see what positions people would recommend. For those who made a similar move, what certs helped the most and what companies are worth looking into? Appreciate any advice. submitted by /u/ChampionshipFair6687 [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone, Currently working as a Data Center Technician with 4 years of experience in server hardware, troubleshooting, fiber, audits, and basic networking. I’m interested in eventually moving into a remote role and wanted to see what positions people would recommend. For those who made a similar move, what certs helped the most and what companies are worth looking into? Appreciate any advice. submitted by /u/ChampionshipFair6687 [link] [comments]”
“if you can show me the type of work you want to get done. Maybe i can help you out. I have a network with reliable VAs around here in Pakistan. Up for a short call?”
“Data engineering and analytics engineering are probably safer bets than BA or data governance if remote is the main filter, mostly because the output is easier to judge without office politics. I would look for remote-first product companies, SaaS, healthtech, fintech, or smaller data platforms rather than big banks and consultancies, since large orgs seem to be using hybrid as a control mechanism now. Contract roles can be more flexible too, but make sure the contract explicitly says remote wit”
“How common is it for someone to get US-based roles in freight forwarding and freight brokerage while living abroad? I've seen some track-and-trace roles and coordinator roles but im curious if there are any Account manager roles or Operations managers roles people have seen hired for submitted by /u/Affectionate-Ask-831 [link] [comments]”
“I am remote and have been since 2020. My contacts who helped me land a job were all through remote work. They also helped me find short-term work in the interim.”
“Looking for recommendations for where to look for jobs in the administrative / customer service industry in Portland, OR. My last contract ended in May 2026, for four months I’ve been applying everywhere, averaging two interviews a week. I’m 49. Looking for leads. Thank you! submitted by /u/HL_Alanna [link] [comments]”
“Pretty much most tech jobs are at least part time remote. My hubby has been working remote with his job for over 20 years, back when it was rare. I started my own consulting business 10 years ago and it is all done by email, phone, cloud apps. My advice is to turn what you already know into a business, not a job. I won’t pretend to know what your skills mean except I assume front end has to do with coding… but target small businesses that don’t or can’t hire employees. I work with businesses tha”
“Hi all. I do not yet have a college degree and I'm from the U.S. My only work experience has been patient care and working in an emergency department. I'm wanting to get a remote job of any kind so that I could afford to stay with my partner in the Philippines. With that amount and our incomes combined, we could afford an apartment together. Are there any certifications or short term courses that would enable me to meet qualifications for any remote work? Most of the positions I've f”
“I am a mom to 2 littles and recently cut back on my in-office time, but would love to try to supplement some income with some WFH opportunities. Anyone know of any? Potentially teleconsultation services or food company rep or anything of the sort? I’m an ACVIM boarded specialist as well (neuro) TIA. submitted by /u/Sleepless-in-NJ-89 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! I've seen your post and I am interested to apply if you're looking for a Virtual Assistant. I’m a Human Resources and Administrative professional with over 10 years of work experience since 2015. I have two years of direct experience in Human Resources, where I handled recruitment, employee records, timekeeping and payroll, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and HR documentation. I also have experience as an Accounting Clerk, Sales Officer, and Administrative Assistant. T”
Average of $10/hr. I use the service for entry-level work.
“Bro Lots of jobs cuts in real IT field. Ask satya nadella and sundar pichai. Now, so many experienced fellows are still hanging without lifeline. Given the current h1b issues getting remote is not that easy. The same h1b will go back to India to do it. You have a niche. A lot of people love niche. Renegotiate with them to remove that clause. You need to list what other industries where your Salesforce skills can be applied. Then apply there.”
“This is exactly the distinction I'm starting to make too. If its purely async work then location probably matters way less, but for the kind of support Im looking for, having someone actually online with the team during the day feels like a much better fit.”
“I'm looking for a US remote IT job that I can from anywhere in the world. I've found that this basically doesn't exist in the US. Like 99% of US companies will not allow their US workers to work from other countries outside the US. However, this isn't the case with other countries, like Canada, or the UK or Europe. SO....how do I get around this? I don't want to be stuck in the US plantation. I've been working in IT for 15 years...went to college for it. Any tips? I'm”
“Hi All, I would like some advice / tips on how to proceed with my career as IT, I started as travel operation back in 2021 and have gone through the growth from operation till team leader and transited to IT Help-Desk L2/L3 but my current daily end to end tickets are not any excitement or giving me any fire after 6 months as Help-deks, my question here is should I ask for more work or should try to find a new place for more challenges? I would apricate all reply or feedback as I'm new into H”
“that's a great suggestion, thank you! transcription and OCR work sound really doable, especially since i could do them on my own schedule. i like that it's boring but still counts as real experience for a resume later. do you know of any specific platforms or websites where people usually find that kind of work? (｡◕‿◕｡)”
“oh that's really helpful, thank you! customer service seems like something i could actually manage as a starting point. i'll look into applying soon. really appreciate you sharing your experience with the pay and schedule too, that gives me a much better idea of what to expect 🤓♡”
“How do you all get remote jobs i have tons of skills from admin, va , front end and ghl.”
“I currently live and go to community college ( completely web-based but is an in state college) in Louisiana. I’m currently looking at fully remote jobs in my current field ( patient coordination/billing and coding) as I will be in Washington DC for the next year taking care of a family member. How would that work tax wise? Since the remote jobs I’m looking at have no state specific requirements meaning I can be anywhere in the US, will I be paying DC taxes? submitted by /u/Throwaway”