Introduction
As we all know, People are trying new ways to earn money working from home, and one of the biggest reasons why is because of the pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 or covid19, which is also named as SARS-CoV-2. People are getting unemployed because their employer's business has closed down due to lockdowns that are implemented by different governments around the world. Other employees are lucky that their employers allowed them to do work from home while the lockdown in their country is being implemented. Now, the not so lucky employees either they got unemployed or because they have no work no pay condition are looking for ways to coupe up in these dire times.
As we all know that having a job is very important in our everyday life. as it provides us monetary value that we can use daily. it may not be a popular opinion but other people are so satisfied with their job that it is a form of relief.
If ever you dreamt of being a freelancer / virtual assistant, no time is betting than starting as most of us are stuck at home.
How to Start a Work From Home
A work from home type of jobs can be part-time or full-time by choice these can be determined on how much free time do you have, are you busy because you have a baby that we all know needs a lot of attention. Do you have a lot of free time to be a full time committed employee or as we can call it freelancers?
Know the requirements
Look at the job description if you are qualified for the job. Check if the employer is looking for a full time or a part-time employee, is the time flexible? Or is there a fixed time that you should be working. Should you work in an office from your home? Or could you do your job anywhere that you please? what are the specific tools needed for the job? What is is the means of communication that you and the employer use.
Set up a Work Space
Not everyone can have an office in their home, but it is essential to have a private place for you to work productively, always separate the work area from personal activities, as these may distract you from your work.
Minimize Distraction
As you are doing your work, most likely, you have a time tracker that is installed on your desktop or laptop. If you can't avoid the noise that is happening around your home, what you can do is invest in noise-canceling headphones.
Upgrade Your Internet Speed
If you have kids in your house or people who use a lot of bandwidth from your internet and you want to start a work from home job. You should invest in your internet connection, as many employers also ask for the internet speed that you have, also consider having a wired connection rather than a wireless connection as this helps boost your speed.
Research The Job That You Want
As there are a lot of jobs that you could apply for, always do some research on the job you are applying, because even if you can land the job, you may be overwhelmed by the tasks that are being given.
Reasons Why of Work From Home is Better Than You Thought
Your Office Can Be Any Kind That You Can Do Your Job
You’ll probably work from home if you work remotely. by that means you need to have an office on your own to do your job, or even in your bedroom, kitchen as long as you are comfortable and your job is very open to any kind of office that you have all systems go.
Your Office Can Be Anywhere
Like I said as long as your job is very open to any kind of office, your "work from home" job can also be done anywhere, the world is your office, you can take your job while traveling, in your car (if you are a passenger), an airplane, on a cruise. as long as you are free you will be able to do your job. on your vacation, if you prefer to do work even just a little bit of time you will be able to.
You’ll Save Money
As you don't have to travel every day, it reduces the commute to going to an office or any site that may be connected to your work. we can save money on clothes that either a suit or dress of if you always way casual shirts, which can also be lessened as you don't need to wear them every time. as you work from home. it also lessens the expense of food as you can whip up on your own.
You Can Keep in Touch More Easily
As you always talk to your clients online, on a desktop or a laptop maybe, this won't be limited to those devices. as your job requires the internet to communicate you can do this by simply installing the app on your phone that you and your client use.
You Can Avoid Office Politics
You can't pick your co-workers, you may have connections with all of your co-workers meaning that some may irritate you or you may irritate them unknowingly, having a work from home job eliminates these issues as work gossips can be completely irradicated, and as for my own opinion this is a huge bonus to everyone who is involved.
Your Schedule Can Be Your Own
As you can do your work remotely, and if you have a flexible job, meaning that you can have a schedule of your own, but always keep in mind the deadlines that were discussed to you and your client. having a work from home job means your client puts a lot of trust in you, be sure to never break that trust or the consequences maybe your job.
Where Work-From-Home Jobs Are
Here are some popular freelancing websites that you can go to and sign up to pursue your career in the online world. Personally, I've chosen Upwork for my online career profile.
Tons of other websites can provide you with jobs, even on Facebook and Linkedin have an option now to look for jobs, others are being posted in groups don't forget to look for these.
Always remember never give up in looking for a job, as these are remote work meaning anyone around the world is also applying for that job. Meaning there are tons of competition, especially around this time of the covid19 pandemic.
