How to become a freelancer or self-employed in Singapore
Self-employment and freelancing makes up around 14% of the employment market in Singapore in June 2020 which accounted for 228,200 individuals running a...
In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, more people are beginning to look into work from home jobs. Work-from-home jobs do not require the employee to visit the office physically; rather, the job is done in your home via technology. This article will explain what “work from home jobs” are and show you how to get started with them. We also look at how to save money when receiving payments from clients using Wise.
In the workplace of today, there are a lot of jobs that can be done completely remotely. Work from home jobs depend majorly on technology and thus any job that does not require physically handling a product can be done remotely. However, there are still some roles that are easier suited to remote working than others.
Here’s a look at some of the best jobs that can be done remotely.¹
Many digital organizations and online retailers hire individuals to manage their customer service requests and most of these jobs can be done from home, either via phone or the internet. If you have great phone skills, a virtual call center job might be a great fit for you, as you answer customer queries over the phone from home.
Writing is another field where there is a lot of work from home jobs. It is especially lucrative if you specialise in a particular field. For example, if you have a medical or nursing background, you can work as a medical writer from home and earn up between $100k to $150k per year. You can also become a technical writer in other fields, such as finance and investing, software technology, blockchain and cryptocurrency, and so many others.
Apart from writing, you can also earn a good income as an editor. You can work remotely, editing books, articles, reports, whitepapers, or other technical documents. Working as an editor requires you to be knowledgeable with word processor software and have a good command of the particular language of writing. As an editor, you can work from your home office and earn a decent pay.
As technology helps businesses reach international buyers, more companies are building global communities and markets, and they’ll need someone to manage their projects and communities. A project or community management job is another lucrative work-from-home job where you get to manage projects and people from all over the world. This is especially important if the company is dealing with large projects or has multiple people and teams. It is common for a project manager to earn as much as $100K+ in Industries such as software technology, biotech, or pharmaceuticals.
You can't talk about work from home jobs without mentioning software engineering. This broad field spans mobile app development, web development, cloud engineering, data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and so many more. Software engineers are usually paid very highly because their skills are in high demand and are versatile. It is also very easy to get an employer to let you work remotely as a software engineer. A significant percentage of software engineers already work remotely, either as freelancers or as single employers.
If you're not into software development, another close substitute is web design. Web designers work hand-in-hand with software developers to create functional, yet well-designed websites, applications, and other deliverables. As a web designer, you’ll need to know some UI and UX development. This position is very lucrative, so you can earn up to six figures or more while working from home as a web designer for an agency, large corporation, or as a freelancer.
Product designers are responsible for taking ideas or concepts and building them into successful products. This role typically involves many skills including UI/UX. This is a great job that can make you up to six figures especially if you work in the tech industry.
As you can see, there is no shortage of jobs that can be done remotely. You simply need to have the right mix of skills and experience.
To work from home effectively, there are a couple of things that you need. Some of these are fairly obvious, such as a strong internet connection and a solid desk setup that likely includes a computer, depending on the kind of job you’re doing. Some others are not so obvious.
Here is a complete list of what you may need to start working from home:²
The process of finding work from home jobs is not all that different from finding a regular in-office job. The same principles apply in both cases. Thankfully, there are hundreds of job boards that you can apply to, both paid and free. LinkedIn is also a good source of leads for remote jobs. You can use the built-in job search feature, or even pitch directly to companies you’ll love to work with.
It is important that you have a good resume and cover letter when applying for remote jobs. A portfolio of jobs that you have done would also not be out of place, especially if you're applying for a skill-based job like web or graphic design.
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If you decide to work remotely as a freelancer, you should agree with your clients on how you will be paid. There are many payment gateways that you could use. However, if you want to save money when getting paid as a freelancer from clients overseas, consider using Transferwise.
Wise provides freelancers with a multi-currency account that allows you, the user, to receive & hold money in various currencies for free. You can also convert between currencies at the real exchange rate with no mark-up for a small and transparent fee that is 14x cheaper than PayPal.
There are many other ways that Transferwise helps you save money.
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