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Anonymous

12/08/20 at 5:28PM UTC

Career

Remote Job Positions

I am actively looking for a legitimate job working from home. My husband is a heart patient and has had surgery this year, making him high risk. I was forced to leave my last position as a payroll administrator due to my company allowing employees to work with fever and other symptoms of COVID. (An employee also tested positive and the company did not disclose that fact to the rest of us who had been exposed.) I am terrified of getting another job and falling right back into the same situation. I did have this discussion during 2 interviews before accepting this position. I was assured that all precautions were being taken. Working from home would be a much better solution for our family/health. However, it is so difficult to find a true remote position that is not a scam. Help?

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Kelli

1.3k

I help you go from STUCK TO FULFILLED

12/08/20 at 5:33PM UTC

So many companies are heading remote permanently. What do you want to do in this next chapter? Try looking at this an as opportunity to do something you really enjoy.

Virginia Keleher

Nonprofit Leader and Changemaker

12/08/20 at 7:04PM UTC

As you look into other positions, I would recommend you ask if they are willing to share directly with you prior company communications around precautions. Whether this is a forwarded email, a page on their staff only website, etc. if they have precautions in place of any kind, it would have been communicated. Getting your hands (virtually) on that communication would allow to probably gain better clarity.

Elise Luddy

Nonprofit and Corporate Events Manager

12/08/20 at 8:15PM UTC

There are a number of job search sites out there that are primarily for remote jobs, and only remote jobs. But Kelli is right, many companies are looking to go remote for next 6-8 months at least. I would check FlexJobs.com, as they post remote jobs all the time. But google "remote job site" or something along those lines, and you'll find legit sites for them. Good luck!

Marci Renée Soloway

12/08/20 at 11:25PM UTC

Also check out www.ratracerebellion.com - I have seen several companies looking.

Anonymous

12/10/20 at 1:16PM UTC

Working with an agency can be a good way to ensure opportunities are vetted. Temp to perm can sometimes get you to a permanent gig faster than searching on your own.

Lily Galarneau

Product Analyst in CT

12/10/20 at 1:21PM UTC

Try looking into an insurance company, I work for one now, and they are extremely flexible with each persons circumstance. As of now, we will not be back in the office until after Labor Day 2021.

Erin Fox-Ramirez

12/10/20 at 1:23PM UTC

Indeed has guides for remote work, and if you use remote as your location it will only show remote positions. They are there and they are growing! Goodluck!

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Nancy Ransom

12/10/20 at 4:06PM UTC

Be careful on any job board as there are tons of scammers.

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Erin Fox-Ramirez

12/10/20 at 4:10PM UTC

Sure, but most are not. Most companies post their jobs on Indeed, Ziprecruiter, LinkedIn, and other job boards. There are also ways to guard against scams - here is one from Ziprecruiter https://www.ziprecruiter.com/blog/how-to-avoid-job-scams/

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Nancy Ransom

12/10/20 at 4:12PM UTC

Guess you were lucky I still get scammers contacting me. Just my own experience.

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Rachel Romero

Mid-Market Account Executive

12/10/20 at 6:58PM UTC

I've heard great things about finding remote work on Indeed! I think this is a great option.

Aliza Taylor

12/10/20 at 1:27PM UTC

Search on LinkedIn with location set at remote! Good luck!

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Katie Malone

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Social Media Manager + Mother to two daughter

12/10/20 at 1:40PM UTC

I agree with Aliza. I would also make sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date with your experience. On your tagline you could even state: currently seeking remote opportunities and open yourself to being open to be contacted by recruiters.

Nancy Ransom

12/10/20 at 4:07PM UTC

As stated above be careful. So many scammers out there.

Anonymous

12/10/20 at 1:32PM UTC

I would also check LinkedIn. I’ve had luck finding actual remote positions here. I will warn, these jobs get a lot of applicants, but still a good option for your search. I would focus on applying only to jobs that have an actual application and listen to your gut. If something about the opportunity feels off, there very well might be something that just isn’t right.

Kristyn13

12/10/20 at 1:41PM UTC

I found my remote job on LinkedIn. It’s a permanent remote position so I’ll never have to go an office and it pays well. There are so many opportunities so find one that best fits your skill set. Best of luck!

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Jr. Riley

12/10/20 at 3:01PM UTC

Kristin, please pardon the intrusion but what industry do you currently work in?

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Kristyn13

12/10/20 at 3:20PM UTC

Hi! I work in Health and Welfare benefits as an analyst for an outsourced HR company.

Cyndy Trivella

Managing Partner, Media & Marketing Consultancy

12/10/20 at 1:48PM UTC

As said by others here, there are plenty of companies looking to hire remote workers, currently. Here are a few resources for you that are legit: Forbes List of Companies Hiring Remote Workers in 2020: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimwang/2020/08/12/best-work-from-home-jobs-2020/?sh=55c614f322bb Flexjobs.com: https://www.flexjobs.com/ Remote.co: https://remote.co/ Good luck!

Stephanie Chernoff

150

12/10/20 at 1:53PM UTC

LinkedIn also has a filter for remote work. Whatever platform you use, read the job description carefully. Many of them will say “remote until COVID is over”, or include the expectation that you’ll be in the office once the office reopens, which may or may not be when you feel safe returning to an office environment.

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Amy Schiska-Lombard

12/10/20 at 3:07PM UTC

You will also want to read the job descriptions carefully, as many are listed as "remote or working from home", but there is still the expectation that you live in a specific city or geographic location.

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Stephanie Chernoff

150

12/10/20 at 3:10PM UTC

I also see a lot of time zone specific postings. They don’t care where you are, but you must be able to work East Coast hours, for instance.

Deborah Waddell

12/10/20 at 2:04PM UTC

Look at tech firms. I work with with a small tech firm 100% remote now

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Melanie Evans House

12/10/20 at 2:15PM UTC

I work for a large tech firm. We've been sent home until we "feel safe coming to the office". Many have been approved to just stay home after. About 20% of our workforce were virtual before the virus, too (including me).

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Deborah Waddell

12/10/20 at 3:53PM UTC

yes, we are now less than 10% in office and really looking at what office type footprint we need after the pandemic.

Brionna

12/11/20 at 3:04PM UTC

What advice would you give for a job seeker who wants to put their foot in the door in the tech industry?

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Deborah Waddell

12/11/20 at 3:55PM UTC

Brionna, have the skills needed is the first and foremost. Make sure you know as much as you can about the company. If you are looking for a tech position (vs. a back office position) look at job sites that specialize in tech. One is Dice.com You can also us a free lance job as a spring board to tech. Check out UpWork.com

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Brionna

12/11/20 at 5:44PM UTC

Thanks Deborah! I’m speaking as a college graduate who is looking for a new career path. I know tech is broad and filled with options. Because I have no experience in tech at all(I’m coming from a background in service industry (events) with a degree in Business); it will probably be harder for me to step in the tech industry. I had an interest in tech as a career ideal option, but I lost motivation in learning because I had family situations going on around me. I’m willing to learn it as a new skill. Dispute my lack of experience, should I still look at the recommended sites for remote jobs?

User edited comment on 12/11/20 at 5:47PM UTC

Sarah Russo

12/10/20 at 3:15PM UTC

I work in the publishing industry and most publishers are remaining remote for the foreseeable future. Many media companies, PR agencies and marketing firms are as well.

Natalie Perez

12/10/20 at 3:27PM UTC

I'm sorry you found yourself in this position. I have worked remotely as a marketing professional for the past 7 years and since the pandemic began, a lot of businesses have made a permanent move to virtual. You can find quite a bit of scammy feeling business opportunities out there so you have to know the right places to look for legitimate opportunities. Below is a link to a list of reputable websites where you can find remote work. https://mamapreneur.blog/remote-job-websites Best of luck!

Meghan Wilson

Texas Based Data Nerd

12/10/20 at 3:32PM UTC

I’ve found our company transitioning to more and more remote roles as well as our clients. Fill free to message me direct if you want an intro.

LaToria Bolden

Mom Boss. Wife. Influencer. Let's Be Friends

12/10/20 at 3:38PM UTC

Hi Hon! Are you currently working now? Check Zip Recruiter and Indeed-They are a great resource- Try Verizon Customer Care-They are hiring remotely- Hope this helps

Kelly

artist, educator, wife and mom

12/10/20 at 3:40PM UTC

I am glad I read this piece, I am looking for a remote job and will be exploring all of the avenues mentioned. It is tough finding the right remote job!

Melissa Bruno

217

12/10/20 at 3:48PM UTC

Completely understandable. I'd recommend you check out this site: https://weworkremotely.com/

kmiller0404

12/10/20 at 4:04PM UTC

Since you have experience in payroll try looking for a payroll implementation type position. Those are typically remote!

Suzanne Harms

12/10/20 at 4:28PM UTC

What type of work do you want to do?

Deb Allen

106

Highly effective Talent Advisor

12/10/20 at 5:27PM UTC

Here is a good link to start, Indeed has done a great job ensuring their postings are legitimate. https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=remote+work+from+home+jobs+on+indeed&l=

Anonymous

12/10/20 at 5:36PM UTC

Making people show up to work sick with symptoms of something as nasty as COVID is evil. That is not the way my companies will roll. That is not the way I do things. I want to set up companies with the most perfect sick leave policy you have ever seen. Nobody is coming to work sick with me. I get germs easily, I have low blood platelets among other things, which means coronavirus would make me into a long-hauler, sickening me for months. I stay home a lot, I stay away from people. My naturally reclusive streak is working for me, not against me in this. I'm lucky that in 2018, I shook off a cold in a week, and a flu in a week. Flu shots work. Make me first in line for the coronavirus vaccine please. I refuse to be sickened by this thing so I stay the heck away from people.

stephanie brown

Strategic Kaizen Leader

12/10/20 at 6:04PM UTC

A lot of great advice above, I will add to also not to shy away from a job that you like that may not be listed as remote. Some companies may be flexible as what you can bring to their company is needed and they are willing to have you work remote because you are the best person for the job.

Rosa Goes

123

12/10/20 at 6:22PM UTC

I found my temp to perm job in Ziprecruiter . They are great and like others mentioned, you can filter for remote only. Good luck!

FGB Community Manager

1.55k

Connecting career-minded women

12/10/20 at 6:32PM UTC

Thanks for sharing and for everyone who commented helpful resources! I’d love to invite you to use our jobs dashboard (https://fairygodboss.com/jobs/find?filters_remote), where you can filter your job search to find remote opportunities. Please keep us posted within your search and thank you again for sharing!

Katie

12/10/20 at 6:52PM UTC

A Google sheet updated regularly with remote jobs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRnGWwEeYo7LEKiGMaRI7vGtz-CS9aTg4r6c8gsaNM_gMfK2wxZwynT-MTdZHLegMqMwNj0VugftnvM/pubhtml

Michele Cresmen-Block

12/10/20 at 7:02PM UTC

How much of what you do in payroll benefits from you being in the office? Maybe you could approach your manager about WFH in your current role? I know there could be some constraints (your computer is a desktop, not a laptop) - well could you set it up at home in a working desk situation? If there are things you have to pick up/drop off, could you do it like restaurants...curb side with a co-worker? Now granted, the company's attitude toward the health & safety of their employees is questionable. So if you apply the logic that they were ill prepared and didn't know what to do, maybe they need a nudge in the direction that's better and safer for everyone? This is really giving them the benefit of (a BIG) doubt. Depending on how you feel, you might consider trying to break down the barrier of working from home with them.

Jill Eubanks

12/10/20 at 10:17PM UTC

EXP Realty. Best job I’ve ever had. It’s a virtual real estate brokerage. Only my cute avatar goes into the office. Google EXP World Holdings and then click on careers.

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Alianza Clyne

Cybersecurity Enthusiast

12/11/20 at 1:56AM UTC

Thanks for sharing!

Alianza Clyne

Cybersecurity Enthusiast

12/11/20 at 1:47AM UTC

Hi! I have newsletter where I share entry-level remote jobs - https://theremotejobhunters.substack.com/p/coming-soon

Anonymous

12/11/20 at 2:59AM UTC

I know that Deloitte, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Cognizant offer many fully remote roles. Definitely check them out! Cognizant especially hires many positions. Good luck!

Lori Ann DeLappe-Grondin

Training & Learning Development

12/11/20 at 6:40AM UTC

Check out PowerToFly. They have a lot of company listings for remote work. Also Remotely Possible (https://www.remotelypossible.tech/). There are many companies that have moved to a all remote workforce, so the opportunities are abounding. Best of luck!

Anonymous

12/11/20 at 12:01PM UTC

Hello, UKG (formerly Ultimate Software and Kronos before the merger) has remote payroll positions. Here is one and their website. Also check out their company profile on here to learn more about them. I hope this helps and best of luck! https://recruiting.ultipro.com/USG1006/JobBoard/dfc53730-57d1-3460-336f-ddafabd108f3/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=42c65c5f-0696-4d0d-bff1-1c5af0298d3d https://www.ukg.com/careers https://recruiting.ultipro.com/USG1006/JobBoard/dfc53730-57d1-3460-336f-ddafabd108f3/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

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Natalie Givan

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Administrative and Executive Support

12/11/20 at 2:33PM UTC

A great resource if you are looking for remote work is https://www.flexjobs.com/ . They charge a small fee for membership and access to the job postings, but the site is specifically for those seeking remote jobs or flexible work arrangements with legitimate companies.

User edited comment on 12/11/20 at 2:33PM UTC