Work From Home Jobs While Injured
The internet and technology have opened up a number of opportunities for both employers and employees.
More employers are switching to fully remote teams and this gives them more opportunities to hire globally. Additionally, a remote team means less overhead office expenses.
For the employees, it gives them a lot more time to be with their family and loved ones when working from home.
However, there are still some jobs that require you to be present in an office or onsite. If you belong to these types of job positions, getting injured will definitely cost you your job.
But there's always plan B!
Take your life into your own hands!
Try pursuing any of the following work from home jobs while you’re too injured to go back to your regular job. We've put together a list of options you can try out.
Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistant job options are on a rise. A lot of companies are looking for an extra set of hands to help them with admin tasks.
Depending on your experience and the company you apply to, you can earn between $10 and $20 per hour.
A virtual assistant's job includes tasks such as replying to emails, setting up meeting schedules, and managing calendars. Additionally, clients also request social media management or data entry duties.
All this can be done from the comfort of your own home and with no physical labor required.
Online English Teacher
English is a universal language. More importantly, more and more countries are seeking experienced individuals to teach them English.
This type of job can be done remotely. Additionally, it’s a great way to make money if you have little teaching experience and an enthusiastic personality.
Of course, getting certified and having a background in education will definitely help you land more teaching opportunities. But for those with little or no experience, don't despair!
There are a lot of online resources to help you boost your English teaching skills which can aid you in finding the right job.
Survey Taker
This may not be one of the most popular options, but being a survey taker is a great work from home job for those who are injured.
You can earn between $1 to around %50 for each survey you take depending on the length. Some surveys require as little as five minutes while others take a few hours due to the number of questions. Surveys and feedbacks are important to companies for their social proof and business growth.
The more surveys you take, the more you earn.
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives are those who are the front lines of companies. They interact with the customers and clients for any questions, complaints, or requests.
More and more companies are turning to remote workers for customer service work. This is mainly because it's a great way to lessen overhead expenses.
Some companies are open to hiring employees even without prior experience. They provide an initial training period to get you started.
Data Entry and Transcription Jobs
There are a lot of types of data entry and transcription jobs. Medical transcription is the most in-demand type in this field.
Having a bit of medical background will definitely boost your chances of getting hired. But there are also a lot of other transcription jobs that are more general.
This type of work consists of tabulating numeric data or manually entering data into a unified database.
It can also include transcribing voice communication into type-written text. This means listening to audio or watching a video and converting what was spoken into text format.
Here are some job sites that you can check out to start your job search:
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