If you love gaming, then working remotely for some of the hottest game companies around is a dream remote job, right? And the good news is, not only are we seeing an increasing number of remote jobs in the gaming industry, this multi-billion dollar industry is growing at a rapid pace. We often see remote jobs […]
Experience tells us that being productive and healthy is a direct precursor to saving more money (and earning more money as well) – so how does this relate to remote workers? For many professionals, the benefits of having a remote job are associated with productivity and well-being rather than personal finance. Indeed, working from home […]
How do you know if you’re right in wanting to step out of the typical 9-to-5? After getting a taste of remote working, more and more people have started to ditch their cubicle jobs for a remote position. But working a few hours a week away from the office is not the same as being […]
Even though money shouldn’t be the most important factor in your career decisions, it obviously has a big impact on our lives. How much money you earn will dictate where you live, where you vacation, the lifestyle you enjoy, and how and when you will retire. When you work for someone else you have a […]
Have you ever gone through the interview process, felt confident that you’d performed extremely well, and then heard these dreadful words: “I’m sorry, but we feel you’re overqualified for this remote job”? Arrggh! What kind of crazy excuse is that? You could be thinking, so what if you are ‘overqualified’ – don’t employers always want […]
Many people think that working remotely is oh-so-easy. You can sleep-in, work in your pyjamas or head to the beach and work from your sun lounge while sipping on a cocktail. You’ve no doubt seen the photos. Those of us who already work remotely know better. Working remotely from home can actually be a lot […]
Congratulations! You just got an offer for a wonderful new remote job… but there’s just one catch. You have to say goodbye to your current employer. Eek! Maybe you loved your job and you face an emotional farewell. Or, maybe you hated every minute of it and you’ve been counting the days till you could […]
If you’re a remote worker, you’ve probably chosen this arrangement because of the flexibility it affords. Doubtless, working from home can be convenient, freeing, and autonomous, among other perks. But it’s not without its challenges. A big one is how to structure your schedule when family obligations, like childcare, are paramount. If like many people, […]
Have you ever come through a week full of chaotic energy and working long hours with no recollection of anything that happened during that week? Your mind feels like a muddled blur, right? Hard work can be good for us, but if we don’t include periods of rest, quiet contemplation and recreation, what are we […]
There’s no need to panic when you land an interview for a remote job. If you plan answers to some of the most common questions ahead of time you’re less likely to be caught off-guard! So, your interview is scheduled with the hiring manager; now is the time to jot down some of the possible […]