How to Find Remote Jobs to Fit Your Unique Lifestyle

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The more you zero in on what you want in the next stage of your life, you may realize that remote work is more necessary for your lifestyle than ever before. Due to my health, a desire to have a flexible schedule, and yearning to live in different locations, I decided years ago that working remotely is the best thing for my unique lifestyle.

I lived a digital nomad life for nearly five years. Though my life shifted with a more permanent address, I still feel confident in my choice to work remotely. Finding remote jobs is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

If you think you have what it takes to become a remote worker, here’s how to find the perfect remote jobs for your unique lifestyle!

Know remote job requirements

Not every remote job is the same (neither are remote workers). Before you begin your job search, be sure to decide on the remote work style that’ll best fit you. There is something for everyone, and remote companies can be flexible, so make sure you know what you can/cannot commit to.

Consider these elements of remote work:

Virtual connection: will you have consistent, fast internet to work online and stay connected?
Communication requirements: do you only want to communicate via email? Would you be okay with phone or video communication? How often?
On-call status: are you seeking remote work that allows you to choose your own hours? Will a required consistent schedule suffice?
Pay grade: many remote jobs pay less and may not offer benefits if you take on contract work. Are you able to take a pay cut and cover your own healthcare, etc. as a remote freelancer?
Schedule availability: some remote jobs will only require weekends, while others may need a flexible worker who can commit to off hours on a rotating schedule.
Reporting: one of the big parts of being a successful remote worker is knowing how to reassure your clients or managers that you are indeed working. Are you okay with producing frequent reports or working with a tracker that logs your productivity?

Try Facebook Groups to find remote jobs

People often recommend digital nomad groups on Facebook to help job seekers find telecommuting and remote freelance jobs.

I found those groups to be more for community support and less for finding remote positions, to be honest. If anything, competition runs high due to the imbalanced ratio of job listings to remote work candidates. In short: they’re like vultures when a new job post comes in.

Here are helpful Facebook groups for people seeking remote work:

MVMT Blog Insiders: Diana and Hope are really consistent with searching the interwebs for online work listings each week. If you tell them what you are looking for, they’ll likely keep an eye out for extra opps just for you.
Binders Full of WRITING JOBS: if you know Fight Club’s rule about Binders, note this specific Facebook group is one of the few publicly listed ones (so don’t come for me). These groups are for women and gender non-conforming writers, often secret / invite-only. They also prohibit members from sharing posts / job opportunities outside the group.
Remote Social Media Jobs: working in social media is popular among remote workers, so this Facebook group has lots of opportunities to help you work remotely.
Remote Jobs: this Facebook group shares a wide range of remote work. From coding and dev. to writing, virtual assistance, recruiting, and tech assistance… you can totally find your remote fit!

Search the best websites for remote work

Don’t just rely on Facebook groups to find remote jobs. Tons of remote job boards frequently update their listings for opportunities to work from home (or wherever you want in the world). I found some of my best remote jobs from lil ol’ Craigslist, so don’t count it out as a reliable job search site!

These remote job boards offer great remote work opportunities:

Expand your expertise

One of the keys to snagging remote work is being realistic about your professional expertise. This will help you determine whether you need to change your line of work. The most common remote jobs naturally require a computer, some form of connectivity, and an inkling of tech-savvy.

Someone whose resume solely reflects client-facing work will have trouble shifting to remote work without adapting to a trainer, consultant, or managerial role.

Popular Remote work positions include:

Virtual assistant
Designer (presentations, websites, logos, branding, UX/UI)
Online academic or language teacher
Copywriter, content writer, editor
Developer, coder, software engineer
Recruiter
Virtual coach
Fitness or wellness trainer (video)
Customer service
Account manager
Travel advisor
Project manager
Digital marketing

It is never too late to gain new skills, so don’t be discouraged if you feel your professional expertise puts you in a box.

You can take certificate training, volunteer your time for more resume experience, or gain a number of new technical skills on sites like Skillshare and Codemy. If you are willing to take on entry-level work, some jobs will even train you during onboarding!

Note: Like most jobs, potential employers want to see you can be an effective remote worker, and therefore require remote work experience (chicken and the egg sorta thing). Don’t be afraid to take on an entry-level remote job just to get that experience, and then aim for higher-level posts!

Negotiate remote work with your current job

You don’t always have to quit your current gig to become a remote worker. I know a number of people who have been able to transition their in-office 9 to 5 to both part-time and full-time remote work, allowing them to travel more with a full-time job. If you enjoy your current job, consider whether remote work could work with your company. It’ll be a much easier transition too!

Can your job be done out of office?
Does your work culture embrace remote work?
How often do you have onsite meetings?
Do you work with or meet clientele frequently?
Do other coworkers work from home?
Would you be open to working from home just one or two days per week to demonstrate the benefits of remote work to skeptical upper management?

Create your own lane for remote work

When I tried to transition my last onsite job to remote work, they were not interested in embracing a remote work culture. Before I walked in to have that conversation, however, I gave myself an ultimatum: if I could not get at least part-time remote work, I’d move on and create my own lane, seeking remote jobs that are a better fit for the life I wanted to live.

To create my own lane as a remote worker, I created multiple streams of income. I took on contract work as a contributing writer, web designer, and website manager; remote work as a marketing manager; and eventually, consistent sponsored work as a content creator.

It took about four years to get all streams flowing, and was definitely a little stressful seeking consistent work with reasonable pay (while getting used to taxes and self-funded benefits), but I can say it was totally worth it.

How would finding a remote job change your life?

By taking remote jobs, I eliminated workplace stress (though I still get stressed from work and deadlines like everyone else), saved about two hours of daily commuting, and can often adjust my hours to my family’s schedule or travel itinerary as I please.

Remote work also gives me financial security so I can take bigger risks in my own business and live a more adventurous life.

Being in control of my success feels very empowering, and the challenge that comes with needing to be a self-starter has helped me grow as a professional. I hope these tips on how to find remote jobs for your lifestyle help you achieve the same!

xx, O.

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