15 Stay at Home Jobs to Help you Keep a Flexible Schedule.
Some of us have thought to ourselves while sitting in our work offices, “why do I drive here every morning when I can probably do this job from home?” Working in some offices you’re not allowed to work from home unless there’s an “appropriate circumstance” that allows you to do that. The appropriate circumstance could be taking care of an ill parent or child that requires close attention and care. Even so, some companies will make it difficult for you to work from home because they would have to check out special equipment, go through the necessary paperwork, and possibly explain to your other coworkers why you can work from home and they can’t.
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Well in March of 2020 we got our wish. The COVID-19 pandemic was spreading across the U.S and jobs were forced to change the way their employees worked. Some of us who used to work in an office setting got to work from home. One of the biggest questions is “Will the offices require us to come back to the office building, and if so, when?” Before we were sent home there were a few documents we had to sign and one for the documents said that working remotely was temporary.
So, what will some of us do who love to work from home and have become used to it, but our offices require that we all come back? Some of us may have heard that if we want to continue to work from home, we must be able to show that we are getting and can continue to get a lot of work done from home. Some jobs may not offer a permanent “work from home” opportunity once the pandemic situation gets more under control. So, Just in case you love working from home and it fits YOUR schedule and lifestyle here are 15 awesome stay at home jobs!
Your current job- If you don’t mind doing the work that you are currently doing and you can work from home, then you can continue your current job’s work from home schedule.
Teach English online internationally- There is a company called VIPkid- that allows you to teach English online. You must have a bachelor’s degree and over one year of experience working with children. The best part is, you don’t have to speak the language of the foreign country that you are teaching students from! The pay ranges from $13-22 per hour!
Start a You-Tube Channel- The digital age is upon us and for those who don’t mind being behind the camera and aren’t shy, consider starting a YouTube channel. One of the great things I love about YouTube is that it doesn’t have to be an everyday day venture. You can post weekly and build a great following and you can be well on your way to earning money. YouTube can be a great passive income engine that you can do in the comfort of your own home.
Remote Customer service jobs- There are jobs like Amazon, State Farm, and Dell that allow their employees to work from home instead of always being in an office. You may have to go into an office for meetings or computer tune ups, but most of your work time will be a home. For this type of job, you will provide customer service to the consumers of these companies. For some of these opportunities visit www.indeed.com.
Sell on Etsy- So you enjoy creating handmade art and crafts or even digital products? Esty could be a great fit for you. This is a great way to get started with understanding ecommerce! Etsy does a great job of making sales on their website easy. Just make sure you take great pictures of your product and your pictures aren’t dark and blurry.
Photography- I remember when photography was something some of us thought creepers enjoyed, but now photography is a great side hustle! Yes, you must leave your home to take the photos and there’s a lot of hours that go into editing those photos, but it can be a great way to exercise your creativity and make money at the same time.
Write an eBook- This used to be one of the hidden gems in the digital world. Now that the secret is out you can also take advantage of this gem. If you are well versed in a topic and would like to share your knowledge with others, create an eBook and sell it online. You don’t have to do just one, you can create more than one. This is a great passive income engine and the best part is, once the Ebook is complete, that’s it, it just keeps on making money! You may have to do a little marketing to get the word out though.
Start a blog- Yes, I know you may be asking “A.T…Why didn’t you put this one first?” The truth is, I don’t want to be biased lol. Blogging is a lot of fun and if you’re like me and love to write and share with others, you will love blogging. If that doesn’t describe you, that’s okay, there are other great stay at home jobs to take advantage of!
Become a freelancer writer- As mentioned above creating a blog may not be something you're interested in, but if you like to write and have specific topics that you focus on, becoming a freelance writer may be a better fit. There are a few freelancing sites like Fiverr, and Freelancer.com that have some freelancing opportunities. *This section contains an affiliate link for Fiverr.
Graphic design- Are you into graphic design and enjoy creating eye popping illustrations, logos, and graphics? If so, you will love this stay at home job. Graphic designers create social media templates, logos, infographics, and so much more. Some sites to check out for graphic design are Fiverr, Upwork, PeoplePerHour, Krop, and Dribble.
Amazon FBA: “Fulfillment By Amazon”- Amazon’s FBA program allows you to send your products to an Amazon distribution center which Amazon helps to ship out when someone buys your product on Amazon. There are many people who make over six figures just by selling their products through Amazon.
Start a podcast- Starting a podcast is a great way to give your opinion on various topics. There are some courses online that teach you how to set up a podcast and the different things that you need to establish before getting started. Be sure to own your intellectual property (IP) and speak to an attorney about what you need to do to accomplish this.
Virtual Tutoring- If you enjoy teaching and have great knowledge in English, math, music, and other academic subjects, this could be a great stay at home job for you! We are in a time where using zoom and skype are becoming a norm. There are a few sites that hire tutors like tutor.com, tutorme.com, and Chegg.com. You do not need a teaching background, but you need to have a degree in the subject you want to tutor to prove that you have the appropriate qualifications.
Data entry jobs- Data entry jobs are jobs that…well enter data on a system for the company that you work for. There are a lot of Americans who have data entry jobs to make a couple extra bucks from home. For online sites to find data entry jobs visit www.PeoplePerHour.com , www.Fiverr.com, and www.ClickNwork.com.
Pet/dog sit- Yes you read that right. Pet sitting is a stay at home job that you can do. You may want to couple this side hustle with another work from home idea depending on how common this is in your city. If you are interested in pet sitting check out www.rover.com.
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Virtual Assistant for Bloggers or businesses trying to figure how to use social media- bloggers may need some help understanding how websites like Instagram, Facebook, twitter, and Pinterest work. You can help the bloggers in need by being a virtual assistant! You need to be well versed with using these platforms. To find virtual assistant jobs check out www.fiverr.com, www.upwork.com, and www.Freelancer.com!
Thank you for reading my post “15 stay at home jobs with flexible scheduling” . I hope that this post helped you to find a side hustle or full time job that could help you to keep a flexible schedule. The world is changing right before our eyes and the old traditional ways of making money are becoming a thing of the past. The digital real estate and multiple streams of income age is here. If you are new to Millennial Oaks please subscribe and feel free to share my post. What are some additional stay at home jobs that are overlooked? Also have you tried any of the stay at home jobs listed above? What was your experience? Please share blow. : )