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When it comes to remote jobs, it’s not always necessarily the case that you can work from anywhere. A lot of remote jobs actually do have location restrictions tied to them.
According to flexible jobs site FlexJobs.com, 95% of remote jobs have geographic requirements. The reasons for this include:
That said, there are some remote jobs that you really can do from anywhere. Let’s look at 10 fields that typically don’t have location requirements attached to them.
Average salary via PayScale: $71,968
Business development managers handle the business planning needs of companies and corporations. You’ll need good business acumen and excellent communication skills for this role.
Average salary via PayScale: $50,570
Copywriters make a living by crafting creative copy to reach different audiences. A major skill you’ll need is the ability to write and edit.
Average salary via PayScale: $41,382
Customer service specialists typically perform customer-facing roles and communicate via phone, email, chat, and social media.
Average salary via PayScale: $39,617
Virtual assistants handle multiple administrative roles for small and large businesses. As this position can be done anywhere, good communication is a must.
Average salary via PayScale: $49,649
Web designers perform various tasks related to websites, including developing, creating and coding web pages.
Average salary via PayScale: $64,500
Marketing managers typically create print and digital campaigns that reach different audiences. For this job, you might need social media and search engine optimization skills, to name a couple.
Average salary via PayScale: $43,878
Online ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers are basically language instructors that work virtually. Teachers often meet remotely with pupils on a one-on-one basis to help them learn.
Average salary via PayScale: $49,544
Recruiters are an integral piece of the hiring process — and they can usually do their jobs anywhere. The may write job descriptions, reach out to candidates for interviews and help onboard new employees.
Average salary via PayScale: $49,881
Social media managers represent different brands online by posting messages on their behalf. They are also often in charge of engaging with fans or customers and tracking analytics.
Average salary via PayScale: $82,916
Product managers are charged with bringing different products to the market. Skills you’ll need for this job include time management and budgeting savvy.
See the full list from FlexJobs here.
As you can see, there’s quite a range of options if you’re looking to be able to work from wherever you choose.
“There is a great marketplace of work-from-anywhere jobs that provide tremendous latitude for people looking to work untethered from geographic requirements,“ said Sara Sutton, Founder and CEO of FlexJobs. “Whether you’re a digital nomad or simply someone seeking to cut your ties to a traditional location-bound job, there are a wealth of employers unconcerned with workers’ locations, and more concerned that they’re producing high-quality work.”
If you’re looking for more work-anywhere opportunities, check out our Work From Home Guide.
This post was last modified on February 24, 2020 9:20 am
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