9 High Paying Jobs To Do From the Comfort of Your Home
Interested in working in your pajamas? Check these positions out!
Employees are happier working from home. And why is that? Well, 74 percent report that working remotely improved their family relationships, and 51 percent strengthened their friendships, which addressed concerns regarding isolation. Around 82 percent say the capability of working from home has made them happier, and 55 percent say that this type of work reduced their stress levels. Does this sound like you? If so, check out these 9 high paying jobs you can do from anywhere:
Ancestry
Work as a Chatbot Manager for Ancestry earning $62,000 — $100,000/yr. Ancestry helps customers discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives.
Essentially, Chatbot Managers are “DNA Librarians” who help people look into their history and uncover their roots. The position requires technical skills, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.
Pros
- Opportunity to work for a reputable company
- Remote work option
- Access to advanced technology
Cons
- Requires effective communication and collaboration skills
- Troubleshooting technical problems
- Requires continuous learning
Scribe
Work as a Digital Specialist for Scribe earning $75,000/yr. Scribe specializes in helping authors bring their books to life.
A Digital Specialist assists authors in the process of writing and promoting their book in order to make it more successful. The position requires a writing skill set and marketing skills.
Pros
- Offers remote work
- Empowers authors and contributors to the world of literature
- Collaborative environment
Cons
- Requires self-discipline
- Tight deadlines
- Limited interaction
Cella
Work as a UX Writer for Cella earning $40 to $48/hr or $100,000/yr. Cella helps other companies with consulting and staffing typically when it comes to creative or technological careers.
The UX Writer will essentially create copy that helps users navigate a website and makes the website good looking and very user friendly, while also making the website effective. The point is to cause a visitor to take an action, whether that be to buy a product, sign up for an email list, etc.
The position requires the employee to possess UX skills and copywriting skills.
Pros
- Can work remotely
- Diverse clients and industries
- Collaboration with talented designers and developers
Cons
- Requires self-discipline and effective time management
- Tight deadlines
- Requires proactive efforts
Counterplay Games
Work as a Gameplay Animator for Counterplay Games earning $100,000 to $150,000/yr. Counterplay Games is a well-known company in the video game industry that has worked on titles such as Ratchet & Clank, God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Diablo 3, Valorant, Gears 5, etc.
The position of Gameplay Animator designs and shapes characters with their movements, facial expressions, etc.
Pros
- Opportunity to work on highly acclaimed gaming projects
- Creative freedom
- Collaborative environment
Cons
- Gaming industry can be highly competitive
- Continuous skill development
- Tight production schedule
GSK Solutions
Work as Technical Writer for GSK Solutions earning $55 to $60/hr or $113,000/yr.
GSK Solutions is an IT company that consults with other companies in order to solve all of their information technology-related needs. The job of the technical writer here would be distilling complex information into clear documentation.
Pros
- Allows remote work with flexible schedule
- Diverse projects
- Good pay and career growth
Cons
- Can be very monotonous
- Requires self-discipline
- Complex technical communication to access issues
Files
Work as a Customer Support Engineer for Files earning $100,000/yr plus benefits and equity in the company. Files helps other businesses handle their transfer and security of files. The position entails handling the technical side of customer support.
Pros
- Assist clients from anywhere with internet access
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology
- Opportunity for career growth
Cons
- Requires excellent communication skills
- Requires excellent problem-solving skills
- Managing multiple customer inquiries simultaneously
Amaze
Work as a Copywriter for Amaze earning $59,000 to $90,000/yr. Amaze is a company dedicated to helping other companies design amazing landing pages for their products. The copywriter in the position is responsible for creating compelling words that captivate audiences to take action.
Pros
- Remote work opportunity
- Working on a variety of projects for diverse clients
- Expanding your portfolio
Cons
- Consistent demand for high-quality work
- Maintain creative inspiration
- Writer’s block
Crowdstrike
Work as a Software Engineer for Crowdstrike earning $164,000/yr. Crowdstrike is a cybersecurity company that is on a mission to stop security breaches. The Software Engineer is responsible for building digital “fortresses” that help to safeguard against cybersecurity threats.
Pros
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies
- Allows remote work
- Great pay and benefits
Cons
- Constantly evolving environment
- Keep up with technology trends and risks
- Going to war with hackers every single day
Work as a Project Manager for Reddit earning $183,000 to $275,000/yr. Reddit is a website that has hundreds of thousands of different forums and microforums.
In the Project Manager position, a company will come out with a new product and the employee will be responsible for the success of that product (technological side, as well as the marketing and financing aspect). The Project Manager will be working alongside engineers, marketers, and accountants.
Pros
- Engaging and dynamic work environment
- Working with cutting edge social media technology
- Exposure to a wide range of topics
Cons
- Requires experience (must come from a marketing or data analyst background)
- Lots of responsibility
- Working long hours
Could you see yourself in one of these roles, either now or in the future, but aren’t necessarily interested in going to a physical office setting? Then these work-from-home options should be right up your alley! Hope this article helps in your job search. Good luck!
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