New Remote Job Helps Woman Continue Working From Home

By Rachel Pelta

Depending on your situation, working from home may be your preference. Or, it may be a necessity. If you care for dependents, have medical concerns, or even just hate office distractions, remote work may be one of the “must-haves” on your job search checklist.

While many job sites post remote job openings, they don’t always post the same opportunities FlexJobs does. And using FlexJobs to connect with remote and flexible jobs can save job seekers time and energy.

When Susan F. joined FlexJobs, she was tired of the “other” job boards that weren’t doing anything for her remote job search. And this seasoned remote worker was pleasantly surprised by all of the legitimate, work-from-home opportunities.

More Than a Preference

Susan was no stranger to remote work. Having worked from home for years, she knew it was her preferred workplace. And when she was laid off, Susan wanted to continue working at home.

“I was laid off from an online education company and had worked from home for many years. I’ve always enjoyed working from home. I feel I accomplish more without the distractions of the office, and working from home suits my personality,” Susan explains.

However, working from home is more than just a preference for Susan. It’s an absolute necessity. “Due to Covid, I needed the flexibility to continue working from home. It’s essential. I have guardianship of two grandchildren who cannot attend school during the pandemic. I must be at home to help with their schooling and care.”

Frustration Then Success

Susan began searching for a remote job but soon found herself discouraged. “Before using FlexJobs, I was very frustrated looking for remote work. Other groups that seemed to be legitimate were not offering opportunities like FlexJobs,” she says. “I knew that working 100% virtually was what my family and I needed, but other job boards were almost useless in this instance.”

The employment company Susan worked with recommended FlexJobs, and Susan was utterly delighted by what she discovered after joining. “I was unaware of the many options in online work. I worked remotely in education, but FlexJobs has many other opportunities, so that was a revelation.”

Thanks to FlexJobs, Susan found work with Edmentum as a teacher and continues to work at home 100% of the time. It’s the perfect job for her situation.

What Works for You

For Susan, 100% remote work is the best choice. What’s best for you might be a hybrid schedule, an alternative schedule, or even a part-time role. And fortunately, FlexJobs has all of these kinds of job postings on our site, along with so many more.

No matter the role, no matter the schedule, the FlexJobs database of legitimate, remote and flexible jobs has something that works for you. Members get full access to our jobs database and so much more. Take the tour and learn more about all the ways a FlexJobs membership supports your job search.

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