Imagine having the opportunity to work from the comfort of your home and at your own pace. Sounds like something too good to be true, right?
Today, you won’t surprise anyone with an online job. And it looks like you are one of those people who are yet to discover the perks of such a way of life.
Online jobs are an amazing option for pretty much anyone, but especially for stay-at-home moms. You will be able to earn money and keep an eye on your precious baby at the same time. How wonderful is that?
And the great news is that there are quite a few different jobs for you to choose from.
A lot of those don’t require any experience, by the way.
So, our dear stay-at-home mom, are you ready to find yourself a legit online job?
Freelance writer
We’ll start with one of the most popular online jobs – freelance writing. Remember that you don’t have to be an outstanding writer to succeed.
However, it will, most likely, take you months or even years to become a highly paid freelance writer.
Typically, if you’re just getting started, you would have to say ‘yes’ to the jobs that won’t bring you a lot of extra cash.
But such tasks will help you build a strong writing portfolio.
How does it work?
Find out more about the job.
Do your research. What’s it like to be a freelance writer? What kind of jobs are there? How much should you charge? Learn more about how to write good articles.
Work on your writing portfolio.
The chances are high that your future employer would want to see some writing samples. You would need a CV and a few writing samples. Don’t worry; these can be created from scratch.
Start applying for jobs.
There are plenty of freelance marketplaces to choose from. Like Upwork, Fiverr, and We Work Remotely, for example. You can also use job boards to find your first client.
Don’t expect to land the first job. Sometimes it will take you days and dozens of pitches to get a writing assignment.
The average hourly pay of a freelance writer is $22.99.
Proofreader
A proofreader is responsible for the last step of the editorial process. You would have to check any articles or documents for mistakes.
The client will often ask you to double-check the grammar, punctuation, and overall style and layout.
How does it work?
Find a suitable proofreading niche.
Would it be blog posts, essays, or, for example, legal documents?
Test yourself.
There are plenty of proofreading tests that you can find online. This one will take you only a few minutes while allowing you to get a taste of what it’s like being a proofreader.
Find a job.
Once again, you can use a freelance marketplace or a job board. Scouring Facebook and Twitter is also an option.
If you have no previous experience, you would have to start with low-paying jobs. But your rate will skyrocket as soon as you manage to build a good reputation.
The average hourly pay of a proofreader is $18.44.
Transcriptionist
If you are an attentive listener who can type fast (at least 65 words per minute), then this job might be the right fit for you.
What you would have to do is convert a recording or live audio into text format. Take a quick quiz to find out what’s it like.
How does it work?
Get the necessary equipment.
You would need a computer and fast Internet connection, as well as a headset and, possibly, a foot pedal (so that you can stop the recording without losing any precious seconds).
Practice.
Being a transcriptionist might sound like a simple job. Here are some medical and legal transcription examples that you can try out and see if they’ll change your mind.
Find a job.
Such companies as Rev and Transcribe Me don’t pay a lot of money, but it’s relatively easy to get the job. So, you can use these websites for a bit of extra money and, of course, practice.
You have to be able to work with recordings of different quality. Sometimes there will be people talking over each other or various interfering sounds. At times, you would have to add a crying baby to the list.
The average hourly pay of a transcriptionist is $15.22.
Online tutor
It has never been as easy to share knowledge. If you are good at nearly anything at all, you will be able to monetize your skill online.
How does it work?
Choose your subject topic.
In theory, you can teach people to beatbox, whistle, or cook online. However, becoming a tutor for students is a more popular path.
Don’t think that you have excellent knowledge in any subject? Teach your native language to anyone who wants to learn it.
Come up with a teaching program.
Of course, you wouldn’t have to write a whole textbook. But at least have an idea of how you want to structure the lessons and the topics.
Find your students.
You can find someone willing to expand their knowledge even across social media platforms.
If you have previous experience, you can try applying to Chegg Tutors, for example. There are also plenty of companies that would love to hire you, in case you are a native speaker.
The average hourly pay of an online English tutor is $20.34.
Virtual assistant
Nowadays, a lot of businesses are looking for virtual assistants.
Mainly because they are not ready to bring in a full-time staff member, and that’s where stay-at-home moms step in – you can become the person a VA that will be helping entrepreneurs remotely.
The tasks of a VA can vary a lot. They might include social media management, answering emails, basic bookkeeping, and so on.
How does it work?
Find your niche.
You will find a job faster if you focus on a specific niche. For example, you can help a business with its social media presence. Have experience in finance? Then you can offer bookkeeping and payments processing services to the company.
For those with no previous experience, a general admin might be the right position. Manage schedules and emails, make travel arrangements, and book appointments from your house.
Find a job.
Freelance websites will come in handy here as well. You can check out FlexJobs – an online job board or join a few Facebook groups and ask if anyone is looking for a virtual assistant.
Depending on the services you’ll be offering, you would have to keep up with the current trends and technology.
The average hourly pay of a virtual assistant is $15.98.
To wrap up
This was our shortlist of legit online jobs for stay-at-home moms. There are more out there, so keep looking if neither of the options above spoke to you.
No matter what job you decide to go for, make sure to do your research beforehand to find out if, it’s the right fit.
Above all, online jobs require a lot of discipline and the ability to multitask, but you are already a pro at all of that if you are a stay-at-home mom, right? 😊
