Landing a Remote Job - Lessons Learned

[explore more]

I recently went through the long and arduous process of searching for (and landing) a remote job. I'm not a recruiting expert, but this is what I learned from the experience. I hope it helps some of you that are hunting for a remote job:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlZ8a_Yq4uU

My new, remote, job is a regular job at a regular company with paid benefits, salary, and it's pretty traditional, aside from the fact that I can do it from anywhere.

[centennialman]

I look forward to seeing your video when I get home today. I, too, have been searching for something I can do remotely. I have 7-10 years left until retirement and would so enjoy a change of scenery while I am working.

[explore more]

Cool. I hope it helps. I sure wish I had that advice before setting out. Most of it is a mindset. In my experience, it's about 10x harder to land a remote job than a local job.

However, knowing what to expect will really help your attitude and ability to persevere.

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by explore more

I recently went through the long and arduous process of searching for (and landing) a remote job. I'm not a recruiting expert, but this is what I learned from the experience. I hope it helps some of you that are hunting for a remote job:

My new, remote, job is a regular job at a regular company with paid benefits, salary, and it's pretty traditional, aside from the fact that I can do it from anywhere.

Congratulations!

May your travel life expand.


Maggie

[Hittenstiehl]

Steve and Tess congrats on the mobile job. You guys are doing well and your patience is paying off.

There's another thread here, something like "how you make a living on the road" and it might be another good place to post this.

Hopefully Tess will keep her shears sharp and maybe there's a multi state licencing or donation jar and she can be the Boondock Barber Beautician Photoshoot Stylist.

Enjoy.

[explore more]

Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl

Steve and Tess congrats on the mobile job. You guys are doing well and your patience is paying off.

Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl

There's another thread here, something like "how you make a living on the road" and it might be another good place to post this.

Cool, I'll search that thread out. I believe it was started by Boldadventure? I'll check it out and add the video there too.

Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl

Hopefully Tess will keep her shears sharp and maybe there's a multi state licencing or donation jar and she can be the Boondock Barber Beautician Photoshoot Stylist.

Hah, you crack me up. She'll be bringing her shears and gear to do hair on the road. We're looking into legalities right now regarding licensing in different states. It looks like she should be able to get reciprocity in a bunch of different states. If not, she can always do haircuts for free with a tip/donation jar.

[Resolute_ZS]

Love your vids - glad to see you posting! I'm saving the link so my wife and I can watch this evening over dinner

[KJRitchie]

I can't believe you are not happy with the American dream of owning a house, paying property taxes, maintenance, commuting 5 days a week, then having to spend the weekends on the honey do list to keep your American dream from falling apart and planning for that 2 week vacation that will not come for another six months. Working remote? That doesn't sound like fun.

Kelvin

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Originally Posted by KJRitchie

I can't believe you are not happy with the American dream of owning a house, paying property taxes, maintenance, commuting 5 days a week, then having to spend the weekends on the honey do list to keep your American dream from falling apart and planning for that 2 week vacation that will not come for another six months. Working remote? That doesn't sound like fun.

I know, right!?!