As a new parent, we are sure you’ve explored the option of working from home. During COVID-19, some jobs have gone virtual, but unfortunately not all parents have the luxury of working from their home office or couch. Ideally you can find a position with flexible hours, decent pay and a cause that you are passionate about.
If you’re the proud parent of a newborn (or soon will be), the best remote jobs for moms and dads let you spend quality time with your baby and provide an income for your family. Start working remotely and you’ll also score perks like childcare savings, no commute, and a flexible schedule. But not all remote jobs for new moms and dads are created equally. So this list went through careful screening to vet only the best.
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Graphic designer
Median Pay: $43,275
Digital and visual designers can find great roles that allow the job to be done completely from home and often on a flexible schedule. In a graphic design career, you might create logos or ads, help design the look and feel of a website, or create signage, leaflets, or other informational materials.
Social media specialist
Median Pay: $41,945
Similar to marketers, you can run social media campaigns and accounts for companies remotely. All you need is a love and understanding of all things social media, and the basics of online marketing, to earn an income.
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Writer
Median Pay: $48,732
If you can write quickly between feedings and naps, a remote writer job may be ideal for you.Take a steady remote writing position and you’ll have a salary and a consistent stream of work. That’s the opposite of having to fight for a new job each week as a freelance writer.
Transcriptionist
Median Pay: $32,861
Do people always say you’re a good listener? Do you have lightning-fast typing skills? New moms and dads with these traits should consider becoming a transcriptionist.
They listen to audio recordings and type out exactly what they hear. Get yourself a pair of solid headphones to rock this work-from-home job without waking your baby.
Web Designer
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Median Pay: $49,476
Web designers create the visuals of a website, designing navigational elements, creating graphics, choosing fonts and colors, and using HTML code. Typically previous experience or a portfolio are required. Web designers can often work from home and can find freelance and flexible schedule roles.
Virtual assistance
Median Pay: $38,478
This job could be managing schedules, emails, social media, research, or bookkeeping. Most of the time, this job has flexible hours, and can be an online or offline task.
This field is becoming more and more popular with the increasing numbers of online entrepreneurs. This job is usually hourly and thus it can work around your schedule. There are several different websites you can use to post your availability and specific skills, such as: Craigslist.org, Fivver.com, or Upwork.com.
