5 Resources For Remote Workers That Will Change Your Life
Working remotely — whether from home, a coffee shop, or a workspace has grown in both it’s popularity and viability as of late. According to a FlexJobs annual survey, 32% of respondents said they quit their jobs in 2017 because their job wasn’t flexible enough in allowing remote work options.
We totally get it. Getting to set your own hours, working literally anywhere that suits you best, getting stuff done in sweatpants (+1 for this), or simply being able to enjoy that house/apartment you pay so much for each month for more than a couple hours every evening. There are a ton of reasons why people love working remotely and why you’re probably interested.
We will be sharing 5 resources that make remote work amazing. These tools have shaped the way we at Devslopes work and they’ll help you track down remote work, find the best locations around the world to hustle, and network with like-minded people wherever you are.
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1. Remote Job Sites
WeWorkRemotely provides remote job listings in Programming, DevOps & Sysadmin, Design, Customer Support, Marketing, Copywriting, Business/Exec & Management, & Other. They add new listings daily and you can even sign up for email alerts for remote gigs in a particular field.
Remote|OK provides job listings in software development, customer support, marketing, design/UX, non-tech, English teaching, as well as lists of remote companies, helpful statistics for remote work, and tips on becoming a Digital Nomad. They too post new jobs daily.
Remotive provides job listings in education, engineering, human resources, marketing, product, sales, and support. Something I like about Remotive’s listings is that they specify the optimal time zone for you to live in for the work to overlap easily with the company hiring.
Jobspresso posts remote job listings for designers, developers, devops, marketing, product management, sales, support, writing, and a catch-all various category. They post new jobs often and have lots to offer.
2. NomadList.com
NomadList shows you the best cities to live in and work remotely from around the world. It allows you to filter cities by tons of hyper-specific filters like internet speed, overall safety, cheap Airbnbs, ease of mobility, good for families, nightlife, dating options, culture, and many, many more.
If you click one of the city tiles, a popup presents a ludicrous amount of information about that city in regards to remote work. I mean check out this screenshot. 👇🏻
And that’s only the Scores item. You can read the NomadList official review and statistics in the Nomad Guide, see the Cost of Living breakdown, meet people already working remotely there, join in a remote worker forum for that specific city which can be hugely helpful – especially if you’re moving there knowing nobody.
As you can see, there is a ton of information – this all helps in making an educated decision should you decide to move somewhere else to work remotely.
3. Workfrom & WHA
Workfrom.co is a website that allows you to find places near you or where you’re going to work remotely. You can enter in a city, state, or zip code around the world and get remote worker-reviewed workspaces, cafes, and more. In many cases, there are photos showing what the workspace looks like so you have an idea of where you’re going ahead of time.
Work Hard Anywhere is a website that curates content and sells products for remote workers, however they have an iOS app available which shows you great places to work remotely nearby.
4. Remote Work Podcasts
Listening to the experience and expertise of others is often a great way to learn new things and reflect upon where you want to grow. These podcasts are fantastic for learning about remote work, productivity tips, resources, and more.
1. Modern Work with Katherine Conway
In Modern Work, Katherine Conway talks to people around the world about the work they do & how they got there. Interview topics include careers, childhood hobbies, education, entrepreneurship, office culture, work-life balance, remote work, digital nomads, apps, tools, processes, workflow, strategy, and more. While she hasn’t published a new episode since December 2017, the episodes available contain great information.
2. 21st Century Work Life with Pilar Orti
In 21st Century Work Life, the ins and outs of remote work, virtual teams, and flexible jobs are discussed. They’re aiming to look at different ways of earning a living, of using technology at work and of managing teams. If you’re working in a conventional office, if you’re part of a virtual team or if you just want to find out how our attitudes to work keep evolving, join Pilar Orti and guests every week.
3. Yonder with Jeff Robbins
The Yonder Podcast features interviews with people thinking about distributed teams, remote work, and how to create happy, productive, free-range workers. He seems to publish a new episode every other week and there are loads of interviews with remote workers, founders of companies that help remote work exist, and more.
5. NomadStack
NomadStack is a great resource for all the little things you might not think about when working remotely (especially if you decide to go the Digital Nomad route and live outside of your home country). There are 4 main sections of the website: Work, Logistics, On The Ground, & Inspiration. The Work section has a listing of remote job sites and freelance opportunities, links to conferences, and more. Logistics covers things like insurance, taxes, and work visas (again, things you might not consider right off the bat). On The Ground includes areas to work, nomad communities — places to connect with other nomads. Inpiration includes things like podcasts and blogs to help you stay focused, motivated, and inspired when working remotely.
We hope you find these resources helpful and ultimately that if you’ve been considering pursuing a remote career that you’d take these resources along with you and share them with others. If you liked this article, please share it with your friends and leave a comment below if anything here was useful.
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