The benefits of working
from home are numerous. You will enjoy the luxury of having your own space; be
able to set your own schedule; and be answerable only to yourself. While there
are a few downsides - for example, many people who work from home suffer with
issues around loneliness - the benefits undeniably outweigh the negatives.
Thankfully, the advent of
the digital age has meant that working from home is easier than ever. If you
have a computer, decent IT literacy, and working broadband, it’s more than
feasible that you can make your living from the comfort of your own home
office. Below, we have put together a starter guide to the areas you can
consider if you want to abandon your commute and embrace the work-from-home
lifestyle for yourself…
Freelance
writing
By the very nature of the
profession, freelance writing lends itself well to working from home. While the
industry can be difficult, if you have a way with words and a thick
skin, this could be the perfect at-home role for you.
Day
trading
Most of us will associate
this profession with long work hours in high-pressured rooms filled with
computers and surrounded by people, but day trading for a
living is more than possible if you work from home. You’ll need a head for
numbers and a willingness to research the subject in-depth, but if you’re
willing to put the work in, day trading is a beneficial - if somewhat
surprising - money-making opportunity which has already attracted a diverse
crowd of at-home workers.
Customer
service
Again, customer service
is a profession that many of us have preconceived ideas of: we imagine huge
offices filled with people wearing headsets, a quintessential office setup.
However, more and more companies are now choosing to utilize at-home workers
for customer service by using VOIP and similar systems. If you have the
patience for customer service and a reliable internet connection, this could
definitely be an avenue worth exploring.
Blogging
While blogging is still a
new industry, it is nevertheless a successful one, and many bloggers have found
the income from their site is sufficient to serve as their full-time job.
Unfortunately, this process tends to be slow, and only established bloggers -
some of whom have been writing and publishing their blog for years - are able to
generate a full-time income. However, you won’t be able to reach that point
unless you start, so if you have a passion for content creation, then starting a blog is
well worth doing. Even if it doesn’t grow into a full-time income, it could
still be a beneficial side hustle that allows you an element of creative
expression also.
Website
design
Web designers can work
for a specific company in a standard office, but the profession is a
well-established choice for those who would prefer to work from home on a
freelance basis. Web design is an incredibly accessible industry; your skills
are of more value than your previous experience or qualifications, so if you
can create a good
portfolio of sites, you shouldn’t have any issues attracting clients.
Accountancy
/ bookkeeping
Another good choice if
you have a head for numbers is working as an accountant or bookkeeper, either
as a freelancer for numerous companies or for a single organization on a remote
basis. Due to the computerized nature of the work, accountants and bookkeepers
are founding members of the work-from-home revolution - and it is also worth
noting that these occupations tend to be quite well-remunerated. The only
downside is that these roles tend to require certifications and qualifications,
but many people study alongside their day-job, and then go full-time once
certified.
Virtual
assistant
The explanation of this
role is found within the description: you’ll be working as an assistant, in a
virtual setting. Many people - including others who work from home - have the
need for an assistant, but do not have the funds or space required to hire
someone full-time. As a virtual
assistant, you will provide assistance on scheduling and other
administrative tasks, often for multiple clients. As a result, you will need to
be highly organized, motivated, and have excellent computer skills to enter
into this kind of work.
A swift switch to a more
digital world has made working from home a possibility for millions of people.
If you wish to follow in the footsteps of those who have already carved out a
living in this ever-growing field, then the careers above may well be worth
pursuing. Good luck!
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