Questions

When I get a remote job, will I be an employee or contractor?

As a full-time remote worker you can either be a full-time employee or full-time contractor.

Employees are often based in the same country as the hiring company; contractors are often based outside…

Will I make good wages as a remote worker?

You can make as much money working remotely for a company as you can working for a company that requires workers to be in the office.

Right now I’m making more money as a remote worker than I ever did as an office worker. That…

Will I get paid on a weekly or monthly basis as a remote worker?

It all depends on the company. In the past I worked remotely as a full-time contractor for a company that paid me every week. Now I work remotely as a full-time employee for a company that pays me twice a month.

Is now a good time to apply to remote jobs during coronavirus?

The simple answer is yes. Now is a fine time to apply to full time remote jobs. However, there are some companies you should apply to immediately and others you should hold off on applying to until the economy picks up…

Should I disclose my real location when applying for remote jobs?

Yes. Be honest about your real location when applying for remote jobs.

You don’t need to put your address or location on your resume or cover letter, but you may be prompted to disclose your…

Which job offer should I accept if I receive two job offers?

The best way to answer this question is to describe two scenarios. Through this I think you’ll find that accepting the job offer with the higher pay and better benefits is not always the right choice. The quality of…

Can I get a full time remote job if I’m not a US citizen?

Yes. You can get hired as a full time remote…

Will working remotely improve your life?

No. Working remotely alone will not improve your life. But it opens up new opportunities that can.

Two of the most common opportunities are traveling and caregiving. With a remote job, you can earn money while traveling the world or…

Can’t get a remote job? You might not have a good reason to.

There are good and bad reasons to work remotely. I present them here. Instead of focusing on a remote job, find something that inspires…