My long-term goal is to be able to work remotely and split my time living in different areas - not exactly van life or anything, but I love several cities and don't really have a drive to settle into one spot for the next 25-30 years.

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September 22,2021 at 12:30PM UTC

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My long-term goal is to be able to work remotely and split my time living in different areas - not exactly van life or anything, but I love several cities and don't really have a drive to settle into one spot for the next 25-30 years. I do, however, not mind working more than 40 hours if it's work I'm committed to. Anyway, after my son leaves home in 6-8 years, I'd like to mix things up a bit.

Currently, I am the Director of Maintenance Sales for a landscape company, and it's a fantastic position to grow into executive-level work. My team sells about $7 million/year, and I'm guiding a software transition at the moment. I got here by starting in the field - working on a crew, and then promoted to a sales rep, and then this director's position. My only degree is an associate's.

What are some things I can start doing to find myself in a flexible and/or remote-work job that will provide enough to keep my retirement funded and live modestly?

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AnonymousSeptember 23,2021 at 1:26AM UTC
Please don't say "van life" it gives me the creeps.
Hold on Lee LouSeptember 23,2021 at 10:27PM UTC
Ah, totally agreed.
Nicole ChristensenSeptember 28,2021 at 3:51PM UTC
I have been working remotely for the past 7 years and LOVE it! Given your sales background, I would recommend perhaps looking into the digital sector. There are many organizations which are looking for individuals with Sales experience. In many cases, the job description will state that experience can be used in lieu of degree. If you search for positions through Indeed you can include "remote" as part of your criteria.
Another route would be to take a lot of the management skills you have and move into a Project Management role. There are a ton of remote PM positions out there and you can earn certifications through Coursera or other online programs. Google has a PM Certification which is rather reasonable in terms of fee.
Good luck in your transition to full-time remote work!