Career Change in 2022: 10 Great Jobs You Can Do from Home

Although 2020 was a turbulent year, many of us experienced the joys and challenges of working from home for the first time. Now some professionals want to continue working from home even after the pandemic is over.

Maybe you worked from home for the first time in 2020, and you liked it, and now you want to work from home long-term. Maybe you've found that you want a job that offers you more flexibility and more time for your children. Maybe you even want to start your own business.

Working from home isn't for everyone, but it has some great benefits. You can wear whatever you want (unless you have Zoom meetings), and you can avoid the office fridge policy. Eliminate the commute, giving you more time and saving money on gas and car maintenance. No more chatty colleagues disturbing you at work - and no more diplomatically putting up with your colleagues' background music. Not to mention the autonomy you have in managing your time.

If 2020 has made you want to work remotely forever, we have good news: you can! Here are 10 of the best jobs on the job market that you can do from home. Some are better paid than others, but we've also listed some entry-level options so anyone can start working remotely right away.

1. Recruiter

Many recruiters are working from home, connecting employers with talent. With more companies recruiting talent remotely, location is even less important to recruiters than it once was. There are currently many options for recruiters, including online training programs, that can help you get started in the industry. You could help employers find hard-to-find niche talent, or you could focus on helping job seekers retrain and find new positions.

2. Graphic designer

If you are a creative type and have an eye for visual aesthetics, then graphic design could be a great career for you. Freelance graphic designers can always work from home, but many graphic design companies also allow their employees to work remotely. All you need is a computer.

If you decide to become self-employed, you could gain clients based on your previous work. If your portfolio is not very extensive or you want to distinguish yourself even further, you can start by taking a graphic design course.

3. Virtual Assistant

A very popular home office with a low barrier to entry is the job of a virtual assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks, such as: E.g. for answering emails, booking trips, planning appointments and so on. You can work for a single employer or work a few hours a week for several clients who just need a little help.

4. Web developer

Do you love websites and programming? Then becoming a website developer could be the perfect path for you, as developers are in high demand. While this is a lucrative career with many opportunities, you definitely need some advanced skills to be competitive in this field. In the meantime, if you're still honing your skills, you might want to try one of the other ideas on this list.

5. Data entry

In a world that is increasingly online, there is always a need for data entry. You can usually do this type of work from home and you usually don't need any special qualifications. However, it is important that you have a good eye for detail as you will spend the majority of your time entering records into a database. Accuracy is key.

6. Call-Center-Agent

In light of COVID-19, many large call centers have started allowing their employees to work from home. If you love talking to people, a call center agent could be the perfect work from home job for you. Your primary responsibilities will likely include responding to customer inquiries and/or providing customer support over the phone. This type of work could be a particularly good fit for you if you want to work part-time or extra shifts.

7. Online-Tutor

Do you enjoy teaching others? With so much education taking place online, there is a high demand for online tutors for students, particularly in the area of ​​English as a second language. But there is also solid demand for tutors for almost all academic subjects. Teaching experience is an advantage but not required. A degree in a particular subject is usually enough to get a job as a tutor.

8. Accountant or accountant

If you are a trained and certified accountant, you could become self-employed and work from home, potentially earning an excellent salary. You may also be able to find a fully virtual accounting firm that lets you work from home as an employee.

If you're good with numbers but don't have an accounting degree, you could become an accountant instead. While accountants are more advisory and can help with regulatory compliance, bookkeepers do less complex financial work such as issuing invoices and paying suppliers. Many small businesses and charities that don't have the budget to hire a full-fledged accountant are happy to hire an accountant.

9. Writer/Editor

There are more opportunities for writers and editors than you might expect. Copywriters, ghostwriters and book editors are in high demand at the moment. You could work as a freelancer and work on projects for many different clients. You may also find work producing content as a salaried employee.

10. Consultant or coach

If you have expertise in a particular area - e.g. Cybersecurity or human resources - you could become a consultant in this area. As a consultant, you have almost complete control over how and where you work, and when you work with companies you can charge a high fee.

If you prefer working with individuals, you can apply to be a coach in your area of ​​expertise. Many professionals turn to career or professional coaches when they need support, so there is a potential market for your services.

Of course, you don't necessarily have to start a new career if you want to work from home. If you like your current job, it's definitely worth talking to your employer about permanent remote work. Many companies know that they must continue to allow remote work to retain good employees.

However, if your company is cautious, the above positions are a good option. Who knows where 2021 could take you?