{Virtual Work Opportunities for the week of June 5th….scroll down…. but we’d love for you to read our advice on how to land these great opportunities first!}
It’s full on summertime for me this week! Graduation festivities and college orientation are behind us. One child is off to the first week of summer camp. Others are occupied with work and activities. I’ve got a “normal” summer week ahead of me and I’m starting to feel adapted to the work-from-home-summer-life…. which is quite interruptive and different from the work-from-home-while-at-school-life.
Ways I Adapt to the Work-From-Home Summer Schedule:
(with kids ages 18, 15, 13 and 11)
- I work earlier for uninterrupted time. Like 6 am – 9 am for example
- We review the schedule each week so they know when I have client meetings / video recordings
- Everyone has their own goals to work towards. So the day isn’t all structured like school but they have a menu of things to pick from in a self-directed way. Do something active. Do something helpful. Learn something, etc.
- I change up my schedule with clients – which they generally love too – so we can still accomplish our goals but on a more summer-friendly schedule. Changing things up like this freshens our outlook which is a bonus as well.
- I add a fun “summertime thinking” project to my work. Usually a writing or creation project of some sort I can chew on while sitting at the pool, on road trips or on vacation.
Now here are some fun facts about the the virtual work opportunities we love this week:
It’s a small {internet} world after all: One of these gems of a position I found on Hire My Mom is from someone I crossed paths with in the internet world at a conference 6 years ago. And they are doing so well with their online business. Get out and get to conferences occasionally. It’s a smaller world in the online business space than you may realize.
Feel Good work is out there: Autism and Red Cross? So many tell me they want to work for a non-profit. Organizations like this are beginning to see the value and benefits of working with remote talent. If this is what you want, go looking specifically for the companies you want to work for, then research their work-from-home potentials.
One, steady, PT or FT client is a good option for some: Don’t want to build a whole portfolio of freelance clients? You don’t have to! For some people, in some seasons, one solid client is sufficient, enjoyable and effective. It’s not a competition. You are designing the right freelance business for you.
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Let’s Start Summer With These VWO’s
{These virtual work opportunities are pulled from various sources around the web each week. Some are free listings and some require a membership to sites such as FlexJobs or HireMyMom. If you want the best clients, long term business and the highest rates, we suggest using these sites over free Facebook groups. To learn how to refine your search for the highest dollar virtual work opportunities, try our fast class.}
Copywriter for Autism Products Company
Feel good business….low on details on the job description but job posting indicates an awareness of the caliber of talent needed. They want a “Copywriter needed to identify a brand voice for a company geared for children with Autism. Needing to translate the brand voice into web copy & writing on the packaging.”
PT Customer Service For Digestive Wellness Company
Virtual Executive Assistant
Leading private Virtual Assistant firm is looking for an executive assistant who specializes in supporting senior level management clients. Ideal candidate will be “tech savvy” (examples given are Asana, Google Docs, CRM’s, Evernote – so they aren’t asking you to program but just know your way around a computer or be willing to learn) They ask: “Are you a life-long learner who thrives on educating yourself on new tools?” I love this question. It shows they are wise and open to training up the right candidate. Great position for someone breaking out of their day job!