Woman Reflects on One Year of Remote Work

By Rachel Pelta

The New Year is often a time for reflection and looking ahead. This week’s success story is from Emily O., who found her job through FlexJobs a year ago. She shared with us what she’s learned from the last year of remote work, what it’s allowed her to do, and how it’s set her career up for a bright future.

Realizing a Change is Necessary

Emily no longer enjoyed her job. “I was very unhappy,” she explains, “and I didn’t enjoy working in a store as I am way more comfortable at home.” Knowing she needed to make a change, Emily decided to search for only 100% remote jobs. “That is when I Googled ‘best work-from-home jobs,’ ‘remote jobs,’ etc., and there I found FlexJobs!”

Because she was limiting her search to only fully remote jobs, Emily kept running into scams on other job boards. “FlexJobs is, to my knowledge, the only site with verified remote jobs, unlike other job search sites that have a million and one fake job listings.”

Though the verified job postings convinced Emily to join FlexJobs, she quickly learned that there were a lot of options to sort through. So, she took advantage of the advanced search filters to help narrow her job search.

“FlexJobs only has verified, legit job postings, and you can filter the type of job you want. For example, I only searched for 100% remote, full-time jobs in certain fields at my experience level. This helped me to find the positions that suited me best.”

Success Comes Quickly

Within a week of joining, Emily found a 100% remote job with Edpuzzle as a customer support agent, and it’s changed not only how she looks at work but also her career path.

“I had absolutely no idea how possible it is to find a remote job and actually excel and move up with a company. I didn’t think I would or could make a career out of a work-from-home job because I had no other concept of working from home beyond doing it once or twice a week with a previous job. I have, to my surprise, found my niche and am already looking for ways to expand my expertise to make this a long-term career and advance to higher positions.”

A Year of Accomplishments

Though Emily is looking forward to advancing her career, she also shared what remote work has meant to her personally. “I’ve had this job for over a year now, and it’s been nothing short of AMAZING! I’ve been able to keep up with the house and do other things during the day, including raising my family and work! Plus, the job is extremely flexible as far as days off or taking a day off, and it’s easier to transition between work and home life.”

Emily continues. “I am finally working in a job where I am 100% comfortable, and the company is great to boot! I couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity, and I owe it all to FlexJobs!”

Achieve Your Goals

No matter what your job search or career goals are for next year, now is a great time to get started on them. And FlexJobs is here to help. From our extensive database of legitimate, remote, flexible, and hybrid jobs to career coaches that can get your job search on track, a FlexJobs membership is a great way to kick off the new year. Join today or take the tour and learn more.

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