9 Remote Jobs That Will Allow You to TRAVEL AND LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE
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Remote jobs are more and more sought after since the start of the pandemic. I mean seriously, who is actually willing to go back to an office full time after the last two years we’ve had? As I talk to people in around me, everyone is feeling more or less the same sentiment, which is: either allow us to stay (partially) remote, or I’m moving on.
And seriously, people are actually moving on. I’m sure you’ve heard of the great resignation of 2022 already, but Americans are quitting their jobs at record rates. The fact is, we’ve gotten a taste of freedom, and were reminded that we have our lives to live, not the company’s. So, companies that can’t get with the times, are out. For some it’s enough to just stay with the business and work from home. For others, we need a little more.
I quit my corporate life and sought a remote job just before the pandemic. While it was a little harder to find freelance work that didn’t require me to be at a specific place at a specific time back then, now it’s become much much easier. To be honest, the options to go freelance/remote are fruitfully abundant atm. So, to give you a little inspiration, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best remote jobs you can do to live a more fulfilling, independent life.
1. Freelance Writer
Being a freelance writer probably provides you with the maximum level of freedom you can get as a remote worker. Typically you write for a specific organization, they give you a topic and a deadline, and the rest is up to you. If you want to work on a Saturday at 8pm with a glass of wine, you can. As long as you submit your assignment at the proper time, you pretty much can work from anywhere at any time. The best way to get started with freelance writing is by reaching out to a number of publications (I recommend finding the editors and emailing them directly, rather than going through their submission portals). There are also a number of online writing communities where you can get simple assignments here and there. These will require a bit more of a hustle from you as they typically don’t pay as well.
2. Social Media Manager
When I first went remote, I started with social media management as it seemed like the easiest and safest option to go with. In today’s day and age, almost every single company has a social media presence, but not everyone has the skill to manage it right. Offer your services as a social media manager and help keep your client’s digital presence up to date. I got my first gig by simply cold DM-ing a bunch of small businesses until one finally agreed to take me up! You can also search via LinkedIn.
Pro tip: Even if the job is not listed as remote, it doesn’t mean you can’t negotiate a remote job out of it! It’s cheaper for a company to employ freelancers than employees, so you have a leg up here ;)
3. Project Manager
I’ve learned through my years of remote working that people really don’t enjoy doing the project management side of business. Everyone’s got their specific skills like graphic designer, photographer, writer, operations, but no one wants to pull them all together and make sure each is delivering on their part. If you have a skill in organization and keeping a birds eye view over projects, then this is a great option for you.
4. Graphic Designer
This one obviously requires that you have the skill for it, but graphic design work is easy to offer as a freelance service. You can either do it on a project to project basis, or work for one or two brands as a part time remote graphic designer. Typically brands like to work with one specific person to keep their branding the same, so you’ll find it easier to offer your services on an ongoing basis. This will allow you to have some stability and not have to hustle to find remote jobs, which tends to be the off-putting part of freelance work.
5. Photo Editor
Did you know that there’s a whole group of people who simply edit photos? They don’t even take the pictures. Big photo studios send a number of raw images to these people, they edit them, and send back. While it’s difficult to be a remote photographer (with all the different places you go) it is easy to polish your editing skills and offer that as a service. I’ve met a couple of people on the road who do this for a living, and they are thriving. This one’s another job that let’s you be quite free, much like a remote writer.
6. Data Analysis
Are you expertly skilled at excel and sorting through data? Then I recommend offering data analysis as a remote service. Clients will send you their big chunks of data, let you know what they are trying to find, and you do your magic sorting through the numbers. This one’s a great one that allows you to charge a little more than other freelance jobs. It’s a skill not everyone has or particularly enjoys doing, so the competition will be minimal.
7. Software Engineer
Another remote job that pays the big bucks is software engineering. This one’s one of the most popular and highest paying remote jobs out there, but of course requires the right skills as well. The demand for software engineers is high, so if you’re a computer and coding wiz then you’ve just hit the jackpot.
8. Online Tutor
While this one is a great option, it does require you to be in specific places at specific times so be prepared for that. So if your intention is not to travel 24-7 but simply want a little freedom at home, then this is a great option for you. It also provides a schedule and some stability that other remote jobs might not.
9. Virtual Assistant
Let me tell you that there are a lot of one-to-two people businesses that just need a little extra hand to fill in the gaps of the business. They want to focus on the big picture, and you can help smooth out the little details. You’ll have your hand in a little bit of everything - project management, emails, social media, etc. In a way you get to wear many hats and not focus on one thing too hard.
