As parenthood
kicks in, your whole life regime changes, does it not? From organizing
your hours to fit in more priorities to adjusting through the whole “I
totally can take care of a kid” phase, your other commitments goes out
of the window. Some people decided to be work from home
individuals while others (I applaud you) are still surviving on both
worlds. To those that are seeking for online jobs (could be side jobs
too), we’re here to help! The list down below are sites we’ve piled up
so you could try them as an extra source of income.
1. Fiverr
Yes, one of the classic online job
alternatives. Through Fiverr, you could take up jobs anytime you want
with no strings attached. Not only that it’s flexible, these sites are
able to connect you to businesses easily. Several sample services that
you can list on the site are writing, translation, graphic design, video
editing and programming. This will definitely help you split your time
between work and personal life.
2. Upwork
Formerly known as Elance, Upwork
operates quite similar to Fiverr. The difference between the businesses
would be that Upwork have an extra platform that lets the businesses
contact or interview freelancers (you) on their website. In addition,
they also provides a timesheet application that tracks time and are able
to take screenshots while you work.
3. Wealthy Affiliate
Another way to work online would
definitely start by creating your own website. Don’t know how to start?
Wealthy Affiliate simply offers online marketer training program to help
you start. This includes teaching you how to write a blog, build your
own website and start earning from your own online business. In other
words, they will help you with affiliate marketing (making website).
Although they offer free membership, it is highly recommended for you to
purchase a premium membership if you want to start and build your
business.
4. 99designs
The sites above are not concentrated
enough? For all you designer parents out there, this may be an oasis for
y’all. Like it’s name, this site is used for people to hire freelance
designers and this can go both ways (as in for a designer to get hired
by a company or individual). From what I know, many designers have their
own tools at home (I hope you are too) and this site just makes
everything easier to both work online and also stay at home to take care
of your kids.
5. Amazon
Believe it or not, Amazon is a great
place to get freelance jobs. One way would be where you use Amazon
Mechanical Turk (aka. Mturk). The jobs they offer are known to be
working in units. It is mostly known to be called as microjobs due to
the simplicity of the task and the quick process such as writing content
from websites, answering questions to any topics, helping companies to
pick which image suits them best and up to verifying restaurants for
details (such as phone and address). They will pay you in hourly wages
(ex. Several cents per seconds). Another way to utilize Amazon for
making money would be to become the “other seller”. In other words,
selling the product but not by the manufacturing company of the item.
This is most popular in items such as textbooks and furniture because
sometimes the used ones are cheaper.
6. Textbroker
Not a designer nor any of the others are
suitable for you? Textbroker might help you towards this if you just
love writing. As long as you could give quality content on articles,
this is golden for you. One great feature that textbroker have would
definitely be the fixed payment system. In other words, you basically do
not need to worry for any payment mishaps (crossing our fingers) in the
near future when you become one of their writers. Not only that you
could work on your piece anywhere and anytime you want, they will rate
you through the star system and the price per word will vary depending
on the star you got. I’d say, this could also be a great critique tool
to improve your writing.
7. We Work Remotely
Like it’s name, it clearly states that
you do not need to get up early in the morning to check in while being
half-awake (or a walking zombie, if you prefer it that way). This site
have great international connections so there is a high chance that you
will be surprised as to who will employ you. They also have a vast
amount of job listed, including design, programming, business,
management, customer support, marketing, and many more. This site might
be a great location for you if you would like to work on specific time
of the day.
8. Craigslist
Although it may sound sketchy, Craigslist might as well be one of the best place for you to find flexible employment. Not only that they offer employment per country (for those who do not mind coming over to do the work), but also online. One interesting story related to Craigslist would be that expat workers in South Korea got their jobs on the screen (ex. TV shows, Dramas, Talk Shows, you name it) through Craigslist. As long as you do your research, this is one of the best tools to use if you want to split your time between parenting and working on your daily life.
9. Ebay
Many of us know that ebay seems to be
quite the knockoff or dark version of Amazon, but that could become your
advantage (you’ll never know). As you could see, there are many people
who buy random things in Ebay (or things that you could not even imagine
appearing in Amazon) such as mystery boxes, diaries, and even jars of
farts (even I still cannot believe this either). On the other hand, If
you have any unused junk or even items that you would like to sell and
make some money from it, Ebay is your paradise. I’d say, why not do it
when it works out well for you.
10. YouTube
Is it too late to become a YouTuber?
Well, we don’t think so. We’ve seen many people leave their jobs and
becoming great YouTubers. A kickoff tip to become a YouTuber would be if
you are passionate towards a certain topic or theme (ex. Music,
Theories, Education, Beauty, etc), you’ll definitely do great. As long
as you could create an interesting video that many viewers can enjoy,
YouTube would be a great fit. On the plus side, you could shoot it
anywhere and anytime you want! If you’re not comfortable with people
seeing your face, dubbing is an option. One great point that YouTube
have would be through how surprisingly welcoming the viewers are (as
long as you didn’t cross the line) and how big the support they will
give you towards it!
Summary
Among all the job opportunities listed
and possible sites that may aid you during parenthood, they cater to
people with different needs and availability. It depends on which kind
of job or listing would you take and there are definitely many more, but
their similarity is that all jobs stated do not need any investment or
registration fee.
Other than that, there are many other alternative jobs that you could take and the possibilities are endless. As long as your target
is clear and you would want to change your mindset on certain parts of
your programs, doesn’t seem like it’s wrong to try some out. So why
hesitate?
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