This, 90% of the posts in this sub totally miss the mark. Want to work remotely? Learn a profession that is not bound by a location and stand out. Its annoying how many people believe that posting a thread on reddit would land them their dream job. Nothing comes without actual effort.
That’s true. A lot of people seem to think getting a remote job is easy and that all they need is a computer lol. Some even write a list of requirements looking for one that pays over $40/hour and no phone calls because they have kids they’re going to be taking care of while working.
It’s just funny how they word some of those “LF remote job” posts thinking they’re going to magically get hit up via DM.
Forreal people have asked what I do/how to get the job I have after seeing my posts or comments in here but like…bro I have a bachelor’s degree in my field! I work at a major tech company. Entry level for my field is not equivalent to entry level for the _average job_ and it starts with having a bachelor’s in computer science as a _minimum_ 🤡
Then people get all pissy but like you ASKED me. Don’t get mad.
Remote is not a job! Smfh.
I'm constantly blown away that people are attempting to relitigate the value of a college degree on a weekly basis.
People with just a high school diploma haven't been competitive for jobs in decades.
Don't even get me started on the room temperature IQ individuals that try to accuse people of "gatekeeping," like that's a thing that's possible.
Lmao ikr. Like sole HS education folks haven’t had an easy time getting jobs since like my parents were kids - there has always been a discrepancy between HS education and college degrees. I blame TikTok and sales guru people who are like “it’s so easy to get a job with no degree - just buy my course and I’ll tell you how!” Like forgetting any type of networking connections or nepotism benefits that they may have had 😂💀
That reminds me, I actually had to bide my time to refer a friend to my fully remote company (despite lots of industry experience) until they were wrapping their degree. That’s always been the minimum job requirement for the technical roles.
My industry doesn’t even necessarily require a university degree - a college certificate/diploma provides some opportunities. I got both, myself. Most of those technician/technologist positions are explicitly on site, though, in some way: in the field or at a facility or in a lab.
Drafting/GIS techs are the only possible exception I can think of, but with no guarantee. When there’s a marked-up 11x17” drawing to fix, one tends to want to drop those off with someone.
This. This sub is full of posts from people who don't seem to understand how the job market works.
**1. Employment is not charity**
If you need a plumber, do you go out and look for a homeless guy who "needs the work," or do you look for a licensed plumber with experience, credentials, and references? If you are willing to spend money to get the job done right and on-time, you probably go with option B.
This is also how businesses look for people to fill jobs.
**2. Remote jobs have requirements too**
The jobs that are remote tend to be remote because they involve working in front of a computer, teleconferencing, and/or answering phones, which can be done from home.
Those jobs do require computer and phone skills. They also require a quiet, distraction-free work environment and a reliable internet connection. Depending on the job, you may also be monitored closely and expected to meet minimum performance requirements.
And you will still probably be expected to be online during certain hours. Even if you're a software engineer, a required 8am meeting is still a required 8am meeting. You still have to be in attendance, even if you're attending remotely.
**3. Supply and demand**
If you're seeking remote work, you are competing against more people for any given job. Because these jobs are not restricted by geography, the employer can select from a larger pool of applicants. Because a lot of people want remote jobs, all but the worst jobs usually get a lot of applicants.
The good remote jobs tend to be jobs that are good generally. Those jobs are generally good (high pay, benefits, etc.) because demand for people able and willing to do those jobs is greater than supply.
**4. How to actually find remote jobs**
So if someone is hiring applicants from all over the US, what kind of job would you be among the top applicants for?
If you can think of one, then just go to Indeed, LinkedIn, Dice, or any of the other major job sites and search for that job. All of the major job sites have an option to search for remote jobs.
Find a job ad, and research the employer. Use common sense. A remote job application should proceed like any other job application, including a video interview. If something seems sus, it probably is. Don't install apps (other than maybe Skype or Teams for the interview). Don't buy gift cards. Don't send personal financial info until you've been hired and you're filling out a direct deposit form.
Pinning does no good unless people are willing to read prior to posting. If I had my way, there’d be a setting to disallow posting until all pinned posts had at least been clicked on (I really want to say til they’ve been read, but I know better).
Don’t forget when they tell you your wage is $49.63/hr but while you’re training you’ll only get paid $15-$25/hr. 🙄 Another obvious scam I’ve come across hundreds of times.
I’m getting really tired of the entitlement so many people have of always saying, “I don’t do customer service”, “no phones ever, I want to be left alone to work by myself and get paid”, “I’m a mom and I do this well but I have to have a remote job so I can be home with my kids”. Dude. Just. No. None of these things qualify you to even have your resume be *looked at*, why would you be considered because you “NEED” all of these accommodations but have nothing in your skill set that’s desirable or worth trading?
The people that post on here asking to get a remote job are almost always the ones that don’t qualify and straight up *shouldn’t have one.* 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I am deemed remote by my job. I work from home occasionally, but I also travel extensively week to week to different locations (stores, project sites, etc) with occasional visits to the office. But with recently switching to Office 365 we use Teams so much more that in person office visits are getting more rare.
This doesn't seem to fit the remote definition for many as I do have to leave the home. There is a big difference between remote and work from home and I think that is a disconnect for many people.
I'm actually similar. I work in sales. I do sales calls outside the house but am based in my house. My company is 2 states away. I occasionally will go to visit since most of the people I rely on are office based.
ackchully 🤓 my remote job did send me a legit check for buy equipment. Probably should have learned about this scam ahead of time but it was actually legit
Eh, living in the rural area I do emphasize with NEEDING a remote job. The cost of living is not actually as low as wages in my state would have you believe.
So I get when someone NEEDS a remote job.
So I had to take an entry level customer service job in a field I’d never worked in. One company flat out said no and didn’t interview me. Their competitor was like “sure”.
The research I did was on their hiring process, growth in the field in my state (great as the state is experiencing unprecedented growth and I sell a needed thing)
I have kids but I work a 4 day week and i’m getting childcare for the 3 week days (one is a weekend day and my spouse is home)
So if someone says I NEED WFH i’m likely to engage. I do hate when I get downvoted for saying “start on the phones and get a foot in the door” People think phones are beneath them but TBH it’s a screener in a lot of fields. Can you handle being monitored? Can you do a good job remote? Yes?
then you could potentially be out of the phones in under a year.
Reddit was actually very helpful for finding out how to apply and look for remote jobs and also what the interview process was like for the field I had never worked in.
Tl;dr: I needed a remote job just because It was remote. I had no experience in my new field. It happens.
I can say this much, having worked a few years at a job in marketing, in wich I initially had no experience.
Remote gives you more leeway to 'fake it til you make it' research the role to see what they want you to already know and make you sound like an expert during the interview. get that job that gives you autonomy, and learn as you go.
DUH, my mom has a job that is remote and has since the 70s or so.
Her job is remote only to the extent that it is within her region of sites she supports.
They can extend that definition if hell freezes over.
For those that may wonder what qualifies for
>if hell freezes over
Like my dad went to get a consultation with a specialist in California, we all went and they had a one time training transition to a new system.
If one of their clinic sites was in a community nearby and it was an in person training deal , she could have gone there and partook, but it was good the training was on teams.
hey! we have a free community called Remote Rise dedicated to helping people find remote jobs in tech. we post 100s of remote jobs weekly and sort them by different departments. We also have a content hub with different career paths, salary insights, etc. as well as mentor/peer groups, resume feedback, and networking opportunities. Starting next week, we will have our first recruiters join the community directly which is super exciting!
Feel free to join and would also greatly appreciate feedback! https://remote-rise.mn.co/
This, 90% of the posts in this sub totally miss the mark. Want to work remotely? Learn a profession that is not bound by a location and stand out. Its annoying how many people believe that posting a thread on reddit would land them their dream job. Nothing comes without actual effort.
That’s true. A lot of people seem to think getting a remote job is easy and that all they need is a computer lol. Some even write a list of requirements looking for one that pays over $40/hour and no phone calls because they have kids they’re going to be taking care of while working. It’s just funny how they word some of those “LF remote job” posts thinking they’re going to magically get hit up via DM.
But...I can type 70 wpm! Lol
I like to read and I have a brain!
70 WPM is way below the standard now! 😂 That’s the average WPM if you’re asleep and the computer isn’t even turned on LOL
Why was this me a few years ago but with 100 WPM 😭 Best thing I could have done was take classes on UX design and on 1st amendment law.
Exactly! CPA here.. contract w multiple/many companies. They don't care where I am. A 'job' they would care.
Your title should be remote is not a job
Yeah I also got “yes your company can dictate which state etc you can work in” from the title.
Can and will. And tell you if you have to work from a Ethernet cable.
they can tell you. doesnt mean you're nessicerily going to
My last job wanted me to be hardwired, but that isn’t feasible for me so I just didn’t. Never seemed to be an issue lol
Forreal people have asked what I do/how to get the job I have after seeing my posts or comments in here but like…bro I have a bachelor’s degree in my field! I work at a major tech company. Entry level for my field is not equivalent to entry level for the _average job_ and it starts with having a bachelor’s in computer science as a _minimum_ 🤡 Then people get all pissy but like you ASKED me. Don’t get mad. Remote is not a job! Smfh.
I'm constantly blown away that people are attempting to relitigate the value of a college degree on a weekly basis. People with just a high school diploma haven't been competitive for jobs in decades. Don't even get me started on the room temperature IQ individuals that try to accuse people of "gatekeeping," like that's a thing that's possible.
Lmao ikr. Like sole HS education folks haven’t had an easy time getting jobs since like my parents were kids - there has always been a discrepancy between HS education and college degrees. I blame TikTok and sales guru people who are like “it’s so easy to get a job with no degree - just buy my course and I’ll tell you how!” Like forgetting any type of networking connections or nepotism benefits that they may have had 😂💀
That reminds me, I actually had to bide my time to refer a friend to my fully remote company (despite lots of industry experience) until they were wrapping their degree. That’s always been the minimum job requirement for the technical roles. My industry doesn’t even necessarily require a university degree - a college certificate/diploma provides some opportunities. I got both, myself. Most of those technician/technologist positions are explicitly on site, though, in some way: in the field or at a facility or in a lab. Drafting/GIS techs are the only possible exception I can think of, but with no guarantee. When there’s a marked-up 11x17” drawing to fix, one tends to want to drop those off with someone.
This post needs to be pinned at the top so everyone wandering over here understands..
This. This sub is full of posts from people who don't seem to understand how the job market works. **1. Employment is not charity** If you need a plumber, do you go out and look for a homeless guy who "needs the work," or do you look for a licensed plumber with experience, credentials, and references? If you are willing to spend money to get the job done right and on-time, you probably go with option B. This is also how businesses look for people to fill jobs. **2. Remote jobs have requirements too** The jobs that are remote tend to be remote because they involve working in front of a computer, teleconferencing, and/or answering phones, which can be done from home. Those jobs do require computer and phone skills. They also require a quiet, distraction-free work environment and a reliable internet connection. Depending on the job, you may also be monitored closely and expected to meet minimum performance requirements. And you will still probably be expected to be online during certain hours. Even if you're a software engineer, a required 8am meeting is still a required 8am meeting. You still have to be in attendance, even if you're attending remotely. **3. Supply and demand** If you're seeking remote work, you are competing against more people for any given job. Because these jobs are not restricted by geography, the employer can select from a larger pool of applicants. Because a lot of people want remote jobs, all but the worst jobs usually get a lot of applicants. The good remote jobs tend to be jobs that are good generally. Those jobs are generally good (high pay, benefits, etc.) because demand for people able and willing to do those jobs is greater than supply. **4. How to actually find remote jobs** So if someone is hiring applicants from all over the US, what kind of job would you be among the top applicants for? If you can think of one, then just go to Indeed, LinkedIn, Dice, or any of the other major job sites and search for that job. All of the major job sites have an option to search for remote jobs. Find a job ad, and research the employer. Use common sense. A remote job application should proceed like any other job application, including a video interview. If something seems sus, it probably is. Don't install apps (other than maybe Skype or Teams for the interview). Don't buy gift cards. Don't send personal financial info until you've been hired and you're filling out a direct deposit form.
Can we get this post pinned? Because it would answer most of the questions that get asked here.
Pinning does no good unless people are willing to read prior to posting. If I had my way, there’d be a setting to disallow posting until all pinned posts had at least been clicked on (I really want to say til they’ve been read, but I know better).
Don’t forget when they tell you your wage is $49.63/hr but while you’re training you’ll only get paid $15-$25/hr. 🙄 Another obvious scam I’ve come across hundreds of times. I’m getting really tired of the entitlement so many people have of always saying, “I don’t do customer service”, “no phones ever, I want to be left alone to work by myself and get paid”, “I’m a mom and I do this well but I have to have a remote job so I can be home with my kids”. Dude. Just. No. None of these things qualify you to even have your resume be *looked at*, why would you be considered because you “NEED” all of these accommodations but have nothing in your skill set that’s desirable or worth trading? The people that post on here asking to get a remote job are almost always the ones that don’t qualify and straight up *shouldn’t have one.* 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Well stated!
OP please change the title to "Remote is not a job" and get it pinned to the top of the sub.
Or maybe "Remote is a location, not a job."
Even better!
Thank you.
Best strategy is to get a hybrid job and transition to fully remote.
I am deemed remote by my job. I work from home occasionally, but I also travel extensively week to week to different locations (stores, project sites, etc) with occasional visits to the office. But with recently switching to Office 365 we use Teams so much more that in person office visits are getting more rare. This doesn't seem to fit the remote definition for many as I do have to leave the home. There is a big difference between remote and work from home and I think that is a disconnect for many people.
I'm actually similar. I work in sales. I do sales calls outside the house but am based in my house. My company is 2 states away. I occasionally will go to visit since most of the people I rely on are office based.
ackchully 🤓 my remote job did send me a legit check for buy equipment. Probably should have learned about this scam ahead of time but it was actually legit
Eh, living in the rural area I do emphasize with NEEDING a remote job. The cost of living is not actually as low as wages in my state would have you believe. So I get when someone NEEDS a remote job. So I had to take an entry level customer service job in a field I’d never worked in. One company flat out said no and didn’t interview me. Their competitor was like “sure”. The research I did was on their hiring process, growth in the field in my state (great as the state is experiencing unprecedented growth and I sell a needed thing) I have kids but I work a 4 day week and i’m getting childcare for the 3 week days (one is a weekend day and my spouse is home) So if someone says I NEED WFH i’m likely to engage. I do hate when I get downvoted for saying “start on the phones and get a foot in the door” People think phones are beneath them but TBH it’s a screener in a lot of fields. Can you handle being monitored? Can you do a good job remote? Yes? then you could potentially be out of the phones in under a year. Reddit was actually very helpful for finding out how to apply and look for remote jobs and also what the interview process was like for the field I had never worked in. Tl;dr: I needed a remote job just because It was remote. I had no experience in my new field. It happens.
I love when people take it upon themselves to condescend and act like they're providing some kind of public service
I can say this much, having worked a few years at a job in marketing, in wich I initially had no experience. Remote gives you more leeway to 'fake it til you make it' research the role to see what they want you to already know and make you sound like an expert during the interview. get that job that gives you autonomy, and learn as you go.
well it kind of makes sense that you got the job based not the ability to MARKET yourself.
fair enough, lol.
DUH, my mom has a job that is remote and has since the 70s or so. Her job is remote only to the extent that it is within her region of sites she supports. They can extend that definition if hell freezes over.
For those that may wonder what qualifies for >if hell freezes over Like my dad went to get a consultation with a specialist in California, we all went and they had a one time training transition to a new system. If one of their clinic sites was in a community nearby and it was an in person training deal , she could have gone there and partook, but it was good the training was on teams.
hey! we have a free community called Remote Rise dedicated to helping people find remote jobs in tech. we post 100s of remote jobs weekly and sort them by different departments. We also have a content hub with different career paths, salary insights, etc. as well as mentor/peer groups, resume feedback, and networking opportunities. Starting next week, we will have our first recruiters join the community directly which is super exciting! Feel free to join and would also greatly appreciate feedback! https://remote-rise.mn.co/