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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“This matches the description for a non-office based field biologist. The field surveys are the big lift. You're treating "don't have a desk" as a "I can work from anywhere in the world". That's not the reality in many industries.”
im in canada too. how hard was the interview? did you leetcode a lot?
“Hi everyone. I’m 27 and currently work full-time in construction in Germany. The job is physically demanding, and I don’t see myself doing it for many more years. I’d like to transition into an online career that would eventually allow me to work remotely and maybe even live in another country. I’m open to learning new skills and I’m willing to spend several months studying if the career has good long-term prospects. If you were starting from scratch in 2026, what online career would you choose?”
Remote is a location, not a job. Find a job, see if you can work remotely.
“It's tough out there dude the market is a nightmare but you've just got to keep applying and soliciting feedback. Eventually it will come good. You won't find any leads on Reddit believe me.”
“Hello, I'm a 27M wondering how I can break into the IT field. I graduated with a bachelors in IT from a state school a few years ago, but for unrelated reasons my life pretty much fell apart since then. There's been periods I haven't worked at all, and even the work history I do have is just a mess of retail and customer service work. I just recently started another job delivering pizzas, but in the last two years it's really hit me that if I don't start getting things togeth”
“Only if you have absolutely unique skills that are in high demand. Just another web developer, no.”
“I applied to a job that was hybrid/remote. In the interview I asked them what that meant. They said the position is remote but if you have internet troubles at home they want you to be close enough to an office to finish your shift. Wouldn’t hurt to apply and ask if given an interview”
“It’s only practical for a seed stage startup <10 employees who openly don’t care about where their employees live as long as they get their job done and accessible in all hours the rest of the team is. If you’re trying to get US salary as SWE for a F500 company or even any company listed on NASDAQ trying to geo arbitrage overseas, then it is impossible. You’d have to do some illegal setup with multiple laptops as an rdp jumpbox that some family in US can physically house your multiple laptop”
“honestly feels like a stupid question because basically I need remote work thats like part time but pays well, because i can’t reliably work more than like 20 hours even remotely submitted by /u/Plsntly-Unprdctble [link] [comments]”
“I'm looking for advice from people who've actually built a freelance side income. I have a full-time government job that I can't leave, and because of the nature of my work, I can't publicly build a traditional career profile or openly market my professional background. That makes getting started in freelancing a bit different from the typical path. My goal is simple: Work remotely for 2–3 hours a day. Earn additional income in USD. Build something sustainable over time. Here are”
“Mb if my message is unclear, i'm looking for a full time job starting around those months.”
“I've spent the last few months working at a BPO supporting a California-based property management company as a virtual assistant. I'm now looking to go independent and pick up clients directly on Upwork, Fiverr, or similar platforms, and I'd love some input from people who've done this. A few questions I'm hoping to find answers with your help: 1- What's a pain point property managers deal with that a VA could actually solve, but that doesn't get talked about much? 2-”
“Could anyone help point me in the right direction on a remote administration role? submitted by /u/Neglected-Cable [link] [comments]”
“The truth is I would definitely love to do a 9-5 office job as a start so that I can network and grow experience, but I have other commitments and responsibilities that hinder me from doing so. My mom can’t drive and I am her only option for transportation to and from her work. And my little sister is younger than 10 which means she can’t be left home alone while my mom is at work. Or if she is at school I need to taker her to and pick her up from school. Dad is out of the picture. So, I’m curre”
“You need in office experience to land 90+% of the remote jobs out there. I’m in cyber security and it’s a very competitive field. From sales, technical and marketing perspective. Without any experience, you’re dead in the water. You’re better off working full time in an industry that pays well (I worked at restaurants and bars throughout college 4-5 days/nights a week). Built my school schedule around the busiest working days (Thurs-Sunday). Find an internship where you can get hands on experien”
“Hello everyone, I'm American (USA) and living in Europe. I currently work as a freelance Interpreter remotely and I hate it so I need something new. Does anyone recommend remote jobs/companies that don't require you to do a drug test or give you a company computer? Its been hard to find something out here because of that submitted by /u/Solid-Ruin3544 [link] [comments]”
“Yeah that’s what I’m seeing with most remote works. Everything needs 2-4 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree.”
“Hi everyone, I’m looking into becoming a fractional sales/ SDR / BDM. I’m seeing that companies maybe don’t have the budget or space for someone like me but I do enjoy what I do especially remote. anyone have any experience, tips or where to find opportunities? cheers! submitted by /u/Jonnymiko1 [link] [comments]”
“You don’t mention the country you live in currently, but if you live in the United States, you won’t be able to move to a Third World country and continue earning US dollars. They’ll have their own VPN for you to access their systems.”
“How do you got the job,? I am a data engineer looking to do the same, currently in USA and thinking of remote working from central America or somewhere in europe.”
“Hello there! I am wondering if any of you are working from another continent and using a remote desktop of any kind. My current situation is very promising, since I will be fully remote in a month. I was considering moving to another country and there are 2 specific where I would like to move for at least 3 months. That would be Brazil and Argentina. My dilemma or concern should I say is only with the connection. I need to use vpn with remote desktop to connect to my computer at the office, sinc”
“Work at an AI observability company. You should check https://remotepilot.dev/ for jobs at AI native companies and sign up for their email alerts”
“Hi all. I've been remote for nearly a decade. I'm considering an in person IT role I'd basically fix everything for a large organization with multiple locations. I was told during the interview the dress code is slacks and a t shirt during weekdays or jeans and a t shirt on Fridays. The role is in Texas. Suggestions for attire? I was thinking I should just dress like John Reese from persons of interest. Maybe slacks and a polo on Fridays. I'm not the most professional sounding pe”
“Hey everyone, I’m a licensed pharmacist based in Southeast Asia, and I’m trying to transition into a fully remote, global role. Honestly, it’s been pretty frustrating. Every time I find a promising remote healthcare or pharmacy job, there’s always a catch in the fine print—they're strictly looking for people based in the US, Europe, or Australia. Is it even realistic to find international remote gigs from this side of the world? If anyone here has managed to pull it off, what specific roles”
“Any PAs know of legit online medical interpreter or translation work? I speak a few African languages and English, and I’m waiting for onboarding, so I’m looking to make some extra money on the side. Any recommendations would be appreciated! submitted by /u/Stunning-Bad8902 [link] [comments]”
“Current job: Comp: ~125k Pros: 4 days remote. Low stress. Probably only actually working 4 months per year. Zero interaction with management and very easy going relationship with peers. Company gives a half day roughly one Friday per month. Company is also very stable, where executive leadership doesn't believe in layoffs for the past 20+ years; stock outperforms any index funds for decades. Cons: 3 hour round trip commute if there's no accidents on the freeway Very low learning and care”
“I'm feeling a bit stuck and was wondering if anyone here has been in a similar situation. I have 16 years of experience in Instructional Design and Learning Experience Design. I was laid off last moth. Since then, I've been applying consistently for roles in India and internationally, and honestly, it's been one of the most frustrating experiences. Mostly people coming back with your salary is too high. Which is why I thought of earning in another currency. My ideal scenario is to co”
“You have to set your sights on getting a remote role. Maybe not right now, since in the US at least the market is a wasteland, but I find that even with a length of time, if I know I have a goal to improve it, it can help me endure towards that end. I worked hybrid and remote jobs from 2010-2016, then got a job downtown which on paper was ideal, and really helped me spread my wings, but this goal was always in mind. COVID hit, and that changed so much -- even now with RTO demands and some equili”
“Currently speaking to a job about a "hybrid" role (3 wfh and 2 on site) but after the first interview dude says, "well, if it snows or something, yeah, you can wfh. Otherwise, its on site." Breh...why even bullshit in the job description?”
“Its taxes and the company must be licensed to work in the state you are working in remotely. If you are in VA and they are in TX they must be licensed in both. And they have to take out state income taxes for your state. This is why you can’t work remotely and travel all over while working. Taxes at paid based on where you work and each state has different laws regarding that.”
“I currently work at an ad agency in my city and have been considering moving across the country for years now. However, I’d love to stay at my job fully remote if possible (even if it’s for a few months after moving). One good thing is that the city I’d be moving to has the same time zone. My employer is very flexible when it comes to hybrid work. Some of my coworkers only come in once a week, even less at times. I’m usually in the office about twice a week. From my research though it seems like”
“Can you tell me if you are in Houston by chance? Do you know the salary for a Senior Consultant ? and do you know if they get bonuses on top of the base?”
“Can you tell me if you are in Houston by chance? Do you know the salary for a Senior Consultant ? and do you know if they get bonuses on top of the base?”
“Bodily injury adjuster for an insurance company. Started as an auto adjuster, got sent home during Covid and never went back.”
“I just got my first job in IT as a VoIP technician at the start of the month. I've been grinding to break into IT, so I'm glad it finally panned out — not the help desk role I expected, but I'm grateful for the opportunity. I wanna map out a tentative career timeline. Within 15-18 months, I'll have my Associate's degree, Security+, A+, and possibly Network+, and start looking to move up. Ideally I'd like to land an SOC analyst role and go down the cybersecurity path from”
“If anyone has a similar role can tell me the salary range of!! submitted by /u/PresentationEven3909 [link] [comments]”
“That's really annoying I have worked remotely once in a small firm and It was not the best experience! But once again here I am looking for a remote job. Can you tell me how did you find it?”
“I work in SaaS in Sales and have for almost a decade. Started at an in-office tech company, worked there for several years, and then COVID happened and we all started working from home. Since then I have worked at multiple tech companies remotely.”
“Try reversing the search: pick the function first, then the industry. Look for e-commerce operations, merchandising operations, CRM/lifecycle marketing, content operations, or account coordination, then filter for remote eligibility. Starting with a short list of “cool” brands hides smaller employers doing similar work.”
“I'm trying to decide on a major and I'm struggling to figure out what would give me both remote opportunities and a good salary. Every thread I've seen about this is flooded with CS/software recs, but that market isn't looking too hot rn. I'm leaning towards engineering, but I'm also reluctantly open to something like accounting. Optionally, if I'm asking too much, remote work can be substituted for notably good work-life balance (sub-40 hr weeks, hybrid work, etc.) I”
“Im in benefits at a large company/ a friend referred me. All of corporate is mostly remote for us. Lean on your network for referrals. If you have HR friends try that as well as they may have an in with recruiters directly”
“Supplier Compliance Manager . Found the job in Indeed 4 years ago. I wasn’t really qualified based on years of experience but I have a special job experience that they saw my potential.”
“Hey there, I am planning to move out of my state of residency and I’ve been looking at jobs where I plan to be at or remote work, I’m more on the Information Technology side of work and I am looking for a start on where I should be applying at, what kind of jobs, etc submitted by /u/Mean-Yam8423 [link] [comments]”
“What would you guys do in my situation? I currently work the night shift in a NOC, but I’ve been considering looking for a fully remote help desk, service desk, or general IT support role. I was recently offered an interview for a fully remote MSP position, but I didn’t pursue it because I’ve heard a lot of negative things about the heavy workload, strict ticket quotas, constant client issues, and poor work-life balance that MSPs are known for. I understand they can provide valuable experience,”
“Hey guys i am working as a full stack developer And I want to work in remote jobs opportunities also I am computer science student in 3rd year I spend lot of my time to find an remote job and I also apply for hackathon And I also see that that lot of freshers are struggling to get a job Anyone here senior employee or experienced or anyone tell what wrong is happening submitted by /u/jayeshaswani56 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! I’m planning to spend a month in Spain soon to work remotely and improve my Spanish. I’ve been looking at accommodation options and came across a company called "Living Experience" in Granada. Does anyone have experience with them or know if they are reliable? More importantly, I’m looking for general advice on finding budget-friendly, work-friendly studios for a 1-month stay anywhere in Spain. Are there specific platforms you recommend besides the usual ones? I need relia”
“I’m currently studying for my comptia a+ as well going to start making my first ever homelab, what’s a great company that’s remote for entry level? I also got a pre recorded interview for MILESIT but I honestly don’t know if it’s worth it any help means the world to me! submitted by /u/mikeyy247 [link] [comments]”
“Does anyone have experience or insight on this work from home position? Just got a job offer but it is much less than what I’m making now. Trying to decide if I should take it or leave it. Any input would be appreciated, thank you! submitted by /u/snowhite711 [link] [comments]”
“I'm a full time remote employee who can work from anywhere in the 48 contiguous US states. I've been in IT for 5 years now, but I'm a career changer so I'm in my mid 30s if that provides any context. I'm also single no dependents so it's just me and my dog. I'm confident I can learn just about anything, in the last 5 years I've gotten a second bachelors in IT and about a dozen different certifications some have been relevant and others not. I have not received a p”