While more and more people work from home each year, we're all collectively discovering what it's like to work from home right now. Of course, it's not all gravy. It can be tough to focus on work when the duties of home are calling, especially when there are kids in the house. But there are also tons of perks to not going to an office or place of work every day, too.
For starters, your commute is typically pretty short! Bed to computer, perhaps. That cuts down on money spent on gas and car maintenance costs, plus it's better for the environment. Working from home can also give you a more balanced life, too, when you don't have to spend extra time commuting and can manage how you use your own time. Many people find they feel more relaxed when working from their own homes, and that can lead to an increase in productivity, as well.
Because there has never been a better time to get in on the work-from-home movement, here are a few that might work for you.
Writing or Editing Services
Many people who work from home are writers or editors. But you'd be surprised that you don't have to be a journalist or have a degree in creative writing to get in on these work-from-home jobs. There are so many different kinds of writing needed currently — from blogging to transcribing to basic services like answering emails. Many of these writing and editing jobs can be done from home. There is definitely no shortage of work in this department. The key is finding a person or a company who is in need of help in one of these areas.
Baking or Crafting
It's the age where turning passion into income is pretty prevalent, especially when it comes to crafters. Thanks to the internet, you don't need to have your own physical store in order to pursue your dreams — you can simply list your crafty items online.
Say you love making jewelry, knitting or sewing, or even baking bread. You can make money by selling your products as long as you learn to promote them effectively. Sites like Etsy can be a huge help. But you can also set up your own online store, or use Instagram, where you can create ads and direct people to buy your products.
Wellness Coaching
The wellness industry is huge. From personal trainers to dietitians to coaches, there are all kinds of ways to get involved. Many of these professions require college degrees, but for some, you only need a certification. From there, you can create quality programs from your home, too, as long as you have the knowledge and passion for these kinds of careers.
If you really like helping people, you can become a wellness professional or coach in a variety of ways. You can conduct your business from home by communicating with people via phone, FaceTime or Skype, or by making detailed plans through email.
There are also tons of wellness businesses that can hire you for online coaching.
Personal Shopper
Becoming a personal shopper is something that is desperately needed right now. Plenty of people who either don't have time to shop or aren't able to shop for themselves make use of personal shoppers. Items might include anything from grocery items to clothing. So if you really like to shop and have a good sense of style, this could be a great fit.
These days, there are plenty of ways to do it, too. You can go online and do all of the shopping easily and have products delivered. Or if the items are needed that day, you can order them online and pick them up at the store. Ask around for who needs this service either temporarily, or for the long haul.
Teaching
Teaching doesn't just happen in classrooms these days. Distance learning is hugely popular. Whether it's college courses or middle school tutoring, if you like to teach, doing it online could be a great at-home job for you. There are no shortage of teaching jobs, either. From tutoring to teaching any range of subjects, from math to languages, there are always teaching jobs to be done from home.
If you don't know where to start, you can research companies that need online teachers. And if you want to teach someone English, you can teach through the popular site VIPKid.
Social Media Strategist
If you have a knack for social media, you can get a great job helping others with theirs. Whether it's a small or large business, chances are they need to utilize social media in order to be successful. Most people know how to write a Facebook or Twitter post. However, finding the right words and using some of the little-known tools that really help optimize posts is a learned skill. Being social media savvy isn't just a hobby, though. It can lead to a great income.
Work for Amazon
Amazon is currently hiring a ton of at-home workers, which is great news. Jobs are available mostly on a full-time basis, and there's a lot of variety in the different kinds of positions being offered. There are positions in sales, advertising, account management, IT, human services, customer service, and more.
So do some exploring and find what might be right for you!
