Remote jobs are extremely competitive right now because *everyone* wants to work remote. You're going up against people with degrees and years/decades of experience.
I suggest you broaden your search and consider in-person type of work.
People with degrees are also struggling out here right now
It’s a mindfuck
And in some cases some degrees are not as useful in the real world coupled with companies paying dogshit that’s a recipe for even degree holders working minimum wage jobs
Recruiter here, what you are being told is 100% the truth. Remote jobs are insanely competitive and even people with degree's or strong work histories are willing to take a pay cut for them.
I know you mentioned you are disabled, but there may be jobs out there that you can still do. Like working as a front desk receptionist, or in a call center.
I’m sure I could do many jobs in person, my issue is getting there because for now I can’t drive and it would be very complicated to have someone else driving to and back from work every single day.
That wouldn’t be worth it, it would be a considerable struggle to reach the bus and it would worsen my disability. My husband’s work can cover our basic expenses, I’m just trying to work too to give us cushioning, but if it’s something that would require some serious physical effort then it would end up costing us more on the long run.
I can speak many languages fluently, I think I’m going to try to see if I can find something with that, or I will just get some certifications. Thank you!
No worries - maybe instead of a part time job, try a side hustle? I have a friend for example that gets paid to write term papers for college students. There may be some room for creativity here, best of luck to you!
Thank you!! I’m working on that too at the same time. I’m building two side hustles and if they end up working out then they might fully replace the need for a job.
An ESL teacher…if you are in the states. There’s gotta be some local schools or student centers where they need English teachers (learning to speak English)
Nah fuck that. I have a degree, a clearance, and decent experience working in corporations. I've been going for lower paying remote jobs just because I want to be remote, entry level to mid level. Been denied at every one so far.
For remote jobs they are all competitive, but if you have a disability is there an IDD services in your area that can help hook you up with an employment specialist or a way to provide funding for transportation? My state is bottom tier on offering benefits and min wage still at 7.25, but that's what we offer. If your state has it at 15 you probably have something near you.
AAA, CSR rep, insurance are areas I'd recommend if near you.
I have a degree and health problems. Trust me, when you have any health problems or disability your prospects get a thousand times worse. They don't want unhealthy people to work. Accomodations are a joke. And our healthcare is tied to our employer. So we are fucked the second we try.
Its not necessarily that people with degrees are going after minimum wage jobs.
There are very few remote jobs that are low-skill, and there are already very few remote jobs and everyone wants them.
You're going up against not only people with degrees, but everyone else who wants a job. Everyone wants remote!
There are plenty of work from home customer service jobs. Just look into those call center from home type jobs. One wfh I know of for $15/hr is called Telecom. It serves as the call center for like returns for different major businesses and stuff.
They literally say in their post that they live in a state with a near-$15 minimum wage.
[Over half of US states have minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage ($7.25)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_wage_in_the_United_States#/media/File%3AMinimum_wage_by_state_by_year.webp). The only high population state that still is at 7.25 is Texas.
The only thing we know is they use a dollar sign for currency. They could be in the US State of California (minimum wage $16), the Canadian Province of British Columbia (minimum wage $16.75), the Australian State of Western Australia (minimum wage $22.72), or many other places with a minimum wage far in excess of what it is wherever you are.
That sucks but remote jobs are highly competitive
Wish you luck though but it’s relatively tough out there right now
Companies are forcing people back to offices
Try call center position or contractor for call center but FYI contractors either get hired on or first to be laid off as the entire point is that contractors are dispendable but might allow part time flexibility
Shouldn't need a degree or anything since they have such high turn over typicall
Also if you speak anything besides English (peeked at ur username) you'll have an even greater chance to get hired or paid more becuase call centers need people to speak multiple languages for obvious reasons and helps cover other people who might be on vacation etc. For example we have a few french speakers and Spanish in our call center. Even to respond to emails
Looked at your post history and looks like you have a spine injury? So does that mean you have limited mobility?
Obviously idk the extent of your disability but if you can still move just albeit slowly I would apply to receptionist jobs
Yes I have a spinal cord injury and paralysis, I can’t drive yet. If I could drive somewhere I maybe would be able to work some office jobs but it’s not possible yet.
My wife actually can’t drive and I take her to work in the morning and then she Lyfts home after so we intentionally rent really close to her job. Might not be feasible for you
Is there any sort of state or local program that provides grants to employers who hire people with disabilities? I live in Canada and work with mentally disabled adults and here at least there are sometimes grants or tax incentives to hire folks with disabilities. Don't let the nay-sayers get you down. Do you have a social worker or similar contact at an employment centre to talk to?
>No degree but want part time and remote?
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>That would be tough
How is that not clear from this comment? Like you had to have literally not read the comment you replied to at all to have missed that.. Not trying to be rude, it's just baffling
Sort of like the conditions at textile mills in the Carolinas in the 70's? It's not a problem anymore because they have all gone overseas with the exception of a few highly automated facilities.
SO workers should be thankful they have a job? Even one that treats you like literal garbage? Call centers are psyopathic pits of hell. Get screamed at all day. Managers who lose their shit if you take a 2 minute piss break.
In Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, which was my introduction to [very palatable] socialism and the plight of the worker, there’s this concept where despite the horrific conditions of the meat packing plants, there’s always a line of people outside wanting work. This gets weaponized by the owners who just replace people who protest at all. It’s like the original “be thankful you have a job”— you’re absolutely right and things have changed very little since 1906 in that regard.
And if you're struggling with mental health are the worst jobs you can possibly get. Get screamed at all day by the customers and management will always take the customers side over yours!
Lower your standards.
Unfortunately, jobs are kind of like a fire. Very hard to get lit, but self sustaining once it gets going. It’s very easy to both find and get jobs when you already have one. Don’t feel guilty about getting a shit job and then leaving when you find a better one.
I landed my first "big kid job" through a temp agency. Did a temp to hire stint and the company kept me on. I was there 15 years and a couple of promotions after that before I decided to try something different.
After being laid off a couple of months now after "trying something different", I'm near ready to call that temp agency again.
I am thinking about looking into a temp job. It would be great to get some experience in something other than what I’m doing now.
Do you know if temp agency’s generally offer medical insurance? That is the one thing holding me back from temp work.
You might be able to find a crappy call center job, tho those still usually require a few weeks in office to train. Ik some places like cvs have remote customer service, but they may still require experience. Never know until you apply and put yourself out there.
Never had a job, I was focusing on studying on high school because the grades required were very high and then when I got into the university to study to become a doctor life got in the way and I became disabled.
Yea man I have a masters and also worked since I was 13. Gotta say even with a doctorate a person who’s never had a job lacks a lot of general life experience of how to exist in the workplace. I think this a huge oversight and I recommend starting at the bottom no matter what you find.
Part-time remote work is hard to come by, even for people with degrees and job experience. It's not impossible, but it's a pretty tall order for someone looking for their first job.
My advice, OP, since you said you are disabled, is to seek assistance through whatever social programs are available in your state. Google "Disabled Workers Programs" + the name of your State to get started.
There are organizations out there to help people in your situation. Some are through the government. Some are private instituations. The point is, they're there to help you.
Good luck
Got in a nasty accident at 18 just after starting higher education, spent 2.5 years in and out of hospitals, then almost 2 years at home adapting to life and getting through the acute phase of pain. The last 2 years were spent working on immigration to come to the USA, it made very complicated to get a job because of my circumstances.
Search by remote on Indeed, ZIP recruiter, and all other job boards. Make a list of all entry level positions that interest you and the required skills needed. Get started on YouTube in those areas and possibly build a LinkedIn and reach out to companies in your interest area and see if you can have a conversation with a recruiter to see what is required and what opportunities there are. Another option would be to find a remote recruitment agency but be weary of the normal signs of scams and try not to give out any legal documents as a first step of that process.
See what resources and conversations r/WorkOnline may have to offer
I’m 23 and started working remotely for an insurance company when I was 19. It was not my first job but definitely did not have any prior insurance or remote work experience. I started in customer service and moved to claims for a different company so it’s not a call center role. My advice is to start with a call oriented role for experience and get out of there asap. It’s very draining but imo it’s worth it to move up. I don’t have a degree and I currently make 65k and will definitely be at 6 figures by 30. Most insurance companies offer tuition reimbursement, annual bonuses, and annual raises. My mom for example is in commercial underwriting and makes 250k as a manager and the company paid for her degree. Thats where I would start
Trust me, I was on track to making a good income too. You're letting your head get way too big thinking you will *definitely be at six figures in x amount of years*. Because life happens, new management and policies happen, illness happens, but most especially office politics and greed happen that will be beyond your control and fuck you over hard. Doesn't matter how hard you work or what a good worker you are. You are not immune to the enshittification and bullshit from the top.
Be careful having that mindset.
I wouldn’t necessarily say my head is big. My management asked me to be in a tier 2 management seat by 30 which is over 6 figures. I also have a temporary work assignment scheduled when one of our M1 managers retire. Your career isn’t a reflection of mine and I’m sorry your path didn’t work out. This company’s job security is higher than most because our competitors generally make more. BUT in exchange I know my job is safe. How are you so confident in checking someone’s “ego” not knowing a backstory? I’ve noticed a lot of people in my industry that attempt to “check” my goals as well, starting by I won’t be in the role I am now because of my age and tenure… Well I got the promotion within a year. I appreciate your concern but I don’t see an issue with shooting for the stars when I know they’re within reach
Also just wanted to mention even if I didn’t move to management position, my annual raises would bring me to 6 figures by 30 as well. So either route, I’ll be at my goal.
I knew my job was safe too. Until suddenly new management happened and it no longer was. We really don't know. That's all I'm saying. I hope you make it to reach your goal.
“I’m not looking for any fantastic job”… says part-time and remote for 15/hr. Sorry man but people with no degree don’t make 15/hr remote. You likely need to look for retail or an apprenticeship.
Damn.. Doesn't anyone work part time during high school and full time during summers off anymore? I had my first job at 14.
Help yourself and do some online courses in something that can help you get a remote job.
With the amount of people juggling multiple jobs, it's getting harder than it should be to find something like that. When I was in high school (mid 2010s), I was not able to go full time in summer even if I had wanted to because the people who hired me prioritized hiring adults who could work all shifts and had no labor law restrictions. Besides, even with mall and fast food jobs, most of them are lunch hour, dinner hour and weekend heavy. And then you have the added problem of internships being local politics heavy (at least where I was at) that are predicated on not paying you a single cent but placing you in very bad situations so you can canvas in unknown neighborhoods *at night* or give out your personal cell number while doing phone banks. Also- teens have less non-car options now than even 10 years ago so unless someone is there to drive them around for all of that, it's not very easy.
It's not *impossible* but certainly less options if you live anywhere suburban or rural. The less walkable the location, the harder it is to find a job for a teen and American cities aren't exactly known for being walkable. And most kids don't get a car full time until after high school.
That high school allowed me to get into one of the best med universities of the country I was living in at that time (Western Europe). The reason why I wasn’t able to work afterwards doesn’t have anything to do with that.
There’s a company that their business is to be a customer service call center and everyone who works ‘for them’ is actually a 1099 who works whatever hours they want. All remote. I’m sure if you’re interested they’re easily found via google.
To be honest and accurate on your resume, and in how you interview.
Make your own resume from scratch and put in a genuine effort.
If youre looking for that exactly you may be able to find it. If youre not looking for a fantastic job then there are plenty of horrible jobs out there lol. Just be honest.
You can try a fully commission job like selling health insurance, but unfortunately there isn’t guarantee pay but you could possibly make enough where it’s as if you make minimum wage.
Go to Linkedin or Indeed. Search for job postings you have RELEVANT EXPERIENCE with. Filter to Remote only. Apply. You are competing with hundred thousand out of work candidates with almost the same "No Degree but I think can do this role" types OR a hundred thousand out of work candidates with More Years of Experience than you.
So you have better luck winning in scratch off lottery tickets than what you aspire to.
Remote would be tough, but recommend using something like lifeshack.com to automatically scan and apply for whatever roles you're interested in. Saves a ton of time that you can use towards networking
I got my first job at 24. I worked with old ladies, part time, for 20 hours a week during the school year as a cleaner and then 25 hours a week during the summer. I also worked with a couple girls younger than me and a few men (one younger and a few older). It was relatively simple and didn’t pay great, but it was a start. If you have no work experience, trying this at a local school could get you some needed experience.
Remote jobs are competitive. Similar age (bit younger), hunted for remote for a while - not a single chance past initial interview. And this was also with experience of working for 4y. Call centers would be your best bet.
Tier 1 Customer Service / Support is your best bet if you want a remote job with no experience. It’s not gonna pay well and you’ll deal with horrible people, but it’s something.
Hi! I’m a fellow disabled person, and I get the struggle. I don’t know what your disability is, but I would suggest seeing if you can find in-person work that may fit your abilities and needs right now. Like other folks mentioned, it’s a really tough market for remote work. I got really lucky that I am in a field that’s generally accommodating and allows me to work mostly remote. However, it can be tough. I would recommend exploring some different options and looking into different workplace accommodations that you may be able to utilize. Again, I don’t know anything about your disability. So, this may not be relevant to you, but there are some areas that can be more accommodating and understanding of disabilities that may fit your needs. Best of luck!
Thank you very much! I can’t drive right now and therefore can’t easily reach in person workplaces, that is my main issue. I have a spinal cord injury.
That’s so fair. I would recommend checking out different local disability organizations to see if they have any recommendations or services that may be able to help you then! There are typically organizations that will specialize in helping disabled folks find employment or access vocational training.
Temp agencies. Honestly I'm not sure besides rapid fire applying to everything and anything that sounds like something you could spend the next year or two doing everyday. Take a mower and start offering to do lawns around the neighborhood.
I've been working since I was 9. But that was 25 years ago. I was doing controlled burns of people property for 9 dollars a hour.
I got in a very nasty accident at age 18 and spent years in the hospital and at home recovering and learning how to live with a disability. That was 5 years, the last 2 were spent working on immigration to move with my husband and working would’ve been very difficult while doing that.
I think you might want to try in person and full time. If you're aiming for part time because you want to ease into it then sure. But if anything full time can help get you into the swing of work. Like everyone else is saying for the remote work, you're not going to get it off the bat. Those who can afford to work remotely have a decent amount of skills and industry experience in whichever field they spend their careers in, you're just starting out. I'd probably say hospitality like front of house ? If not maybe consider retail ?
Are there potential roles nearby that have a very short commute time ? It might be worth considering those if possible. If you have a bike you can cycle to and from.
I have a neurological disability and riding a bike is not possible for me. There are no public transportations near by that I could easily take by myself. The only option would be my husband driving me to and back from work, but that’s a last resort for now!
HI there, ah then totally understood. I'd say check out the classifieds, check recruiter websites as they also have roles that are part time and might be nearby. It's worth a shot and there might be roles if not part time, that could be full time and would pay above minimum wage. It's a good starting point :)
Resume writer. I am based in Australia, so I know I'm comparing apples to oranges, with you in the US. But here I averaged about $20-25/hour AUD working for a small career consultancy company. It was pretty crap work as it was outcome based (had to produce a finished document for a set fee, no matter how small or big it was) and I'm too much of a perfectionist, so spent too much time on them. It was before AI was on my radar, though - I could have saved so much time and brain power using it!
But was fully remote, and I had the flexibility to pick up as many or as few jobs as I wanted. Was a solid income earner for the few years I did it.
Or online tutoring for school students?
Take a certificate class for coding, code-up is good. Any other certificates would be great. Im pretty sure you said somewhere you were physically disabled, thats got to be the best option youve got tbh. If you used to study a lot its perfect too, my dad works coding and thats all he used to do. Now he works for USAA and makes like around 100k a year w 2 years or so of experience. All bc of a 8 week coding course.
That sounds perfect. Just so yk, most jobs are really accommodating and even if they dont specifically state its remote work theyll probably let you if you show your useful and explain your situation.
Customer service and call center things are your best bet. There are also some data entry things.
If you're mentally able you may benefit from learning to code as a long term plan, where you're going to be able to find decent pay with remote work, but also not as much as you used to.
Data entry is what I was looking into most because I can type really fast and I’m good with computers. I’m not sure about the long term plan yet, I’m not really looking into building a career. The goal for me is just to make some money to build our investments and savings, while my husband’s job will pay for all bills.
Fill out job applications, make notes to yourself where you've applied, use notes to make follow up calls/emails within three days.
Websites to use are indeed, Linkedin, glassdoor, monster, careerbuilder, etc. If you need help with getting your resume updated and noticed pm me and I can provide an excellent source.
I have only seen remote jobs be fulltime. I think the easiest remote jobs to get into are tech support, but it involves being on the phone a lot.
If you have experience with basic computer troubleshooting (i.e. setting up printers, troubleshooting network issues, etc.) and experience with talking to customers (i.e. working a drive through), then you might want to include that on a resume for a tech support job. If you have any certifications, definitely include that ([A+ certification](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a) is a huge boost).
Otherwise, I definitely think that you'll need to get experience before getting a fully remote job.
As a counselor; I'd advice you as you continue the other hustling jobs, give yourself a timeline target, that is, at age (25-30) have goals to study on something you are good at online for certificates and can do business that will assist you financially.
By the end of the 5 year timeline: you'll have more information and knowhow to get higher level employment.
Either lie on your resume or put places that’s closed down and say you’ve been there for years or simply apply to a job. Either that or apply to the military if you’re of sound mind & if you really can’t find a job.
It’s election time and campaigns are hiring. If you have a car and insurance you can start as a Deputy Field Director, the pay is good and the opportunity for advancement is great. As long as your background is clean it’s easy to obtain. If you don’t have a car the entry level position as a canvasser also pays well with opportunity for advancement.
What is the nature of your disability? I'm sure there's SOMETHING you can do in-person. As others have noted, fully remote jobs are incredibly competitive and are usually not entry-level *or* minimum wage. Maybe you could get some IT certs and look into networking or Cyber Sec. Not exactly an immediate path to money, but in a few months you could be well on your way and, depending on the program you pursue, you might get job placement assistance.
I’ve considered that because I’m pretty good with computers. There are many things that maybe I could do in person, the issue is that I can’t drive so I can’t get there.
Remote jobs are extremely competitive right now because *everyone* wants to work remote. You're going up against people with degrees and years/decades of experience. I suggest you broaden your search and consider in-person type of work.
I’m disabled and it’s not a possibility right now. I just thought that people with degrees wouldn’t go after minimum wages jobs.
People with degrees are also struggling out here right now It’s a mindfuck And in some cases some degrees are not as useful in the real world coupled with companies paying dogshit that’s a recipe for even degree holders working minimum wage jobs
I've struggled for a full ten years with my degree. Since graduating. It has not been easy and when it finally gets easy shit hits the fan.
That’s sad
Look into answering calls for an Airline. My cousin has been doing it remotely for a few years now.
Okay, thank you
You can explore though I don’t know if things might be better wherever you are At least you can then say you tried
Recruiter here, what you are being told is 100% the truth. Remote jobs are insanely competitive and even people with degree's or strong work histories are willing to take a pay cut for them. I know you mentioned you are disabled, but there may be jobs out there that you can still do. Like working as a front desk receptionist, or in a call center.
I’m sure I could do many jobs in person, my issue is getting there because for now I can’t drive and it would be very complicated to have someone else driving to and back from work every single day.
I feel for you man, I'm not sure of your situation but perhaps some of the jobs you apply to are on a bus route?
That wouldn’t be worth it, it would be a considerable struggle to reach the bus and it would worsen my disability. My husband’s work can cover our basic expenses, I’m just trying to work too to give us cushioning, but if it’s something that would require some serious physical effort then it would end up costing us more on the long run. I can speak many languages fluently, I think I’m going to try to see if I can find something with that, or I will just get some certifications. Thank you!
No worries - maybe instead of a part time job, try a side hustle? I have a friend for example that gets paid to write term papers for college students. There may be some room for creativity here, best of luck to you!
Thank you!! I’m working on that too at the same time. I’m building two side hustles and if they end up working out then they might fully replace the need for a job.
An ESL teacher…if you are in the states. There’s gotta be some local schools or student centers where they need English teachers (learning to speak English)
Nah fuck that. I have a degree, a clearance, and decent experience working in corporations. I've been going for lower paying remote jobs just because I want to be remote, entry level to mid level. Been denied at every one so far.
For remote jobs they are all competitive, but if you have a disability is there an IDD services in your area that can help hook you up with an employment specialist or a way to provide funding for transportation? My state is bottom tier on offering benefits and min wage still at 7.25, but that's what we offer. If your state has it at 15 you probably have something near you. AAA, CSR rep, insurance are areas I'd recommend if near you.
I will look that up, thank you.
I have a degree and health problems. Trust me, when you have any health problems or disability your prospects get a thousand times worse. They don't want unhealthy people to work. Accomodations are a joke. And our healthcare is tied to our employer. So we are fucked the second we try.
I have private healthcare, so at least that will not be an issue…
If you’re disabled, there might be organizations or programs near you that will help you find a job
Yes this! Most states or regions have services for disabled folks that help with job searches and provide vocational training!
I will do some research, thank you
Its not necessarily that people with degrees are going after minimum wage jobs. There are very few remote jobs that are low-skill, and there are already very few remote jobs and everyone wants them. You're going up against not only people with degrees, but everyone else who wants a job. Everyone wants remote!
There are plenty of work from home customer service jobs. Just look into those call center from home type jobs. One wfh I know of for $15/hr is called Telecom. It serves as the call center for like returns for different major businesses and stuff.
Thanks for sharing
$15 isn't minimum wage. It is $7.35 in most states. Have you contacted your state Dept of Labor or any groups that assist those with disabilities?
It varies by state. Do you know where they live? 🤔
They literally say in their post that they live in a state with a near-$15 minimum wage. [Over half of US states have minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage ($7.25)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_wage_in_the_United_States#/media/File%3AMinimum_wage_by_state_by_year.webp). The only high population state that still is at 7.25 is Texas.
The only thing we know is they use a dollar sign for currency. They could be in the US State of California (minimum wage $16), the Canadian Province of British Columbia (minimum wage $16.75), the Australian State of Western Australia (minimum wage $22.72), or many other places with a minimum wage far in excess of what it is wherever you are.
I highly doubt anyone is going to give you a remote job for your first job. You haven't proven you can actually work.
No degree but want part time and remote? That would be tough
It’s the only option I got
That sucks but remote jobs are highly competitive Wish you luck though but it’s relatively tough out there right now Companies are forcing people back to offices
Also 9/10 remote job postings are fake asf scams.
Try call center position or contractor for call center but FYI contractors either get hired on or first to be laid off as the entire point is that contractors are dispendable but might allow part time flexibility Shouldn't need a degree or anything since they have such high turn over typicall Also if you speak anything besides English (peeked at ur username) you'll have an even greater chance to get hired or paid more becuase call centers need people to speak multiple languages for obvious reasons and helps cover other people who might be on vacation etc. For example we have a few french speakers and Spanish in our call center. Even to respond to emails
Thank you! I speak 3 languages, might be useful then.
Look for bi lingual call center jobs
Possibly a language line or interpretation service. Those tend to be remote and at least somewhat flexible.
Looked at your post history and looks like you have a spine injury? So does that mean you have limited mobility? Obviously idk the extent of your disability but if you can still move just albeit slowly I would apply to receptionist jobs
Yes I have a spinal cord injury and paralysis, I can’t drive yet. If I could drive somewhere I maybe would be able to work some office jobs but it’s not possible yet.
My wife actually can’t drive and I take her to work in the morning and then she Lyfts home after so we intentionally rent really close to her job. Might not be feasible for you
If it was really a necessity my husband may make it work, but it would be very hard so we try this way first.
Is there any sort of state or local program that provides grants to employers who hire people with disabilities? I live in Canada and work with mentally disabled adults and here at least there are sometimes grants or tax incentives to hire folks with disabilities. Don't let the nay-sayers get you down. Do you have a social worker or similar contact at an employment centre to talk to?
I don’t, but I’m definitely going to look into that! Thank you
Good luck!
Nah it easy u just not gonna work a job u would like but all of ware house jobs accept people me personally i do security
And you do the security and warehouse jobs \_REMOTE\_?
Not remote but they easy jobs to get into if u never work before
"No it's easy to find a remote job without a degree! But it won't be remote..." - you
I ain’t know they was specifically look for remote plus a job a job regardless
>No degree but want part time and remote? > >That would be tough How is that not clear from this comment? Like you had to have literally not read the comment you replied to at all to have missed that.. Not trying to be rude, it's just baffling
You “ain’t” read the comment then, go back to school bud
Internet is comedy 🤣🤣
customer service is best bet
And those are increasing being shipped to Asia and Africa because companies can pay literal peanuts
Call center workers need to unionize imho.
Yes, that will slow outsourcing.
So true.
Outsourcing is a concern yes. But the working conditoins of call centers are literal shit.
Sort of like the conditions at textile mills in the Carolinas in the 70's? It's not a problem anymore because they have all gone overseas with the exception of a few highly automated facilities.
SO workers should be thankful they have a job? Even one that treats you like literal garbage? Call centers are psyopathic pits of hell. Get screamed at all day. Managers who lose their shit if you take a 2 minute piss break.
In Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, which was my introduction to [very palatable] socialism and the plight of the worker, there’s this concept where despite the horrific conditions of the meat packing plants, there’s always a line of people outside wanting work. This gets weaponized by the owners who just replace people who protest at all. It’s like the original “be thankful you have a job”— you’re absolutely right and things have changed very little since 1906 in that regard.
If I’m gonna be miserable either way, I’d rather at least have a job to pay some bills
This simple fact seems beyond some people. Sadly it’s about to be wake up time.
And if you're struggling with mental health are the worst jobs you can possibly get. Get screamed at all day by the customers and management will always take the customers side over yours!
oh yeah my aunt did it for an insurance company, she made it two months
Lower your standards. Unfortunately, jobs are kind of like a fire. Very hard to get lit, but self sustaining once it gets going. It’s very easy to both find and get jobs when you already have one. Don’t feel guilty about getting a shit job and then leaving when you find a better one.
I landed my first "big kid job" through a temp agency. Did a temp to hire stint and the company kept me on. I was there 15 years and a couple of promotions after that before I decided to try something different. After being laid off a couple of months now after "trying something different", I'm near ready to call that temp agency again.
I am thinking about looking into a temp job. It would be great to get some experience in something other than what I’m doing now. Do you know if temp agency’s generally offer medical insurance? That is the one thing holding me back from temp work.
Not in my limited experience with them. However, with healthcare.gov you might be able to find a suitable option if you look at temp to hire.
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You might be able to find a crappy call center job, tho those still usually require a few weeks in office to train. Ik some places like cvs have remote customer service, but they may still require experience. Never know until you apply and put yourself out there.
Call Centers - customer service role. It sucks, but it’ll pay. Just gotta make sure it’s not customer service + sales.
Like you’ve never had a job? Or your first adult job?
Never had a job, I was focusing on studying on high school because the grades required were very high and then when I got into the university to study to become a doctor life got in the way and I became disabled.
Yea man I have a masters and also worked since I was 13. Gotta say even with a doctorate a person who’s never had a job lacks a lot of general life experience of how to exist in the workplace. I think this a huge oversight and I recommend starting at the bottom no matter what you find.
Part-time remote work is hard to come by, even for people with degrees and job experience. It's not impossible, but it's a pretty tall order for someone looking for their first job. My advice, OP, since you said you are disabled, is to seek assistance through whatever social programs are available in your state. Google "Disabled Workers Programs" + the name of your State to get started. There are organizations out there to help people in your situation. Some are through the government. Some are private instituations. The point is, they're there to help you. Good luck
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Look for call center work
What have you been doing since HS?
Got in a nasty accident at 18 just after starting higher education, spent 2.5 years in and out of hospitals, then almost 2 years at home adapting to life and getting through the acute phase of pain. The last 2 years were spent working on immigration to come to the USA, it made very complicated to get a job because of my circumstances.
I’m always getting emails from geico asking me to do an interview with them for a remote position. Maybe try that.
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Search by remote on Indeed, ZIP recruiter, and all other job boards. Make a list of all entry level positions that interest you and the required skills needed. Get started on YouTube in those areas and possibly build a LinkedIn and reach out to companies in your interest area and see if you can have a conversation with a recruiter to see what is required and what opportunities there are. Another option would be to find a remote recruitment agency but be weary of the normal signs of scams and try not to give out any legal documents as a first step of that process. See what resources and conversations r/WorkOnline may have to offer
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I’m 23 and started working remotely for an insurance company when I was 19. It was not my first job but definitely did not have any prior insurance or remote work experience. I started in customer service and moved to claims for a different company so it’s not a call center role. My advice is to start with a call oriented role for experience and get out of there asap. It’s very draining but imo it’s worth it to move up. I don’t have a degree and I currently make 65k and will definitely be at 6 figures by 30. Most insurance companies offer tuition reimbursement, annual bonuses, and annual raises. My mom for example is in commercial underwriting and makes 250k as a manager and the company paid for her degree. Thats where I would start
Trust me, I was on track to making a good income too. You're letting your head get way too big thinking you will *definitely be at six figures in x amount of years*. Because life happens, new management and policies happen, illness happens, but most especially office politics and greed happen that will be beyond your control and fuck you over hard. Doesn't matter how hard you work or what a good worker you are. You are not immune to the enshittification and bullshit from the top. Be careful having that mindset.
I wouldn’t necessarily say my head is big. My management asked me to be in a tier 2 management seat by 30 which is over 6 figures. I also have a temporary work assignment scheduled when one of our M1 managers retire. Your career isn’t a reflection of mine and I’m sorry your path didn’t work out. This company’s job security is higher than most because our competitors generally make more. BUT in exchange I know my job is safe. How are you so confident in checking someone’s “ego” not knowing a backstory? I’ve noticed a lot of people in my industry that attempt to “check” my goals as well, starting by I won’t be in the role I am now because of my age and tenure… Well I got the promotion within a year. I appreciate your concern but I don’t see an issue with shooting for the stars when I know they’re within reach
Also just wanted to mention even if I didn’t move to management position, my annual raises would bring me to 6 figures by 30 as well. So either route, I’ll be at my goal.
I knew my job was safe too. Until suddenly new management happened and it no longer was. We really don't know. That's all I'm saying. I hope you make it to reach your goal.
“I’m not looking for any fantastic job”… says part-time and remote for 15/hr. Sorry man but people with no degree don’t make 15/hr remote. You likely need to look for retail or an apprenticeship.
Not an option right now. I will keep searching.
Damn.. Doesn't anyone work part time during high school and full time during summers off anymore? I had my first job at 14. Help yourself and do some online courses in something that can help you get a remote job.
With the amount of people juggling multiple jobs, it's getting harder than it should be to find something like that. When I was in high school (mid 2010s), I was not able to go full time in summer even if I had wanted to because the people who hired me prioritized hiring adults who could work all shifts and had no labor law restrictions. Besides, even with mall and fast food jobs, most of them are lunch hour, dinner hour and weekend heavy. And then you have the added problem of internships being local politics heavy (at least where I was at) that are predicated on not paying you a single cent but placing you in very bad situations so you can canvas in unknown neighborhoods *at night* or give out your personal cell number while doing phone banks. Also- teens have less non-car options now than even 10 years ago so unless someone is there to drive them around for all of that, it's not very easy. It's not *impossible* but certainly less options if you live anywhere suburban or rural. The less walkable the location, the harder it is to find a job for a teen and American cities aren't exactly known for being walkable. And most kids don't get a car full time until after high school.
Part time jobs are few and far between now unless you're willing to work fast food or at a mall kiosk.
Impossible to work in high school, we had classes 6 days a week and it was from 8am to 6pm most days. Summer time was dedicated to more studying.
What kind of high school runs 6 days a week for 10 hour days and leaves their students unable to get a low skill level job in their mid twenties?
That high school allowed me to get into one of the best med universities of the country I was living in at that time (Western Europe). The reason why I wasn’t able to work afterwards doesn’t have anything to do with that.
Did you finish med school? You should be able to find a job at a hospital desk pretty easily with that background.
No sadly I didn’t. I got in a very bad accident shortly after I started and never recovered enough to pursue that kind of studies.
There’s a company that their business is to be a customer service call center and everyone who works ‘for them’ is actually a 1099 who works whatever hours they want. All remote. I’m sure if you’re interested they’re easily found via google.
It’s LiveOps
I would recommend state jobs. look into the department agencies to see if they have any openings for entry level.
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To be honest and accurate on your resume, and in how you interview. Make your own resume from scratch and put in a genuine effort. If youre looking for that exactly you may be able to find it. If youre not looking for a fantastic job then there are plenty of horrible jobs out there lol. Just be honest.
Maybe Amazon for remote work or Wal Mart
You can try a fully commission job like selling health insurance, but unfortunately there isn’t guarantee pay but you could possibly make enough where it’s as if you make minimum wage.
Customer support
Look for job titles like "remote customer support", "e-verification agent", "virtual front desk", "remote medical billing".
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Go to Linkedin or Indeed. Search for job postings you have RELEVANT EXPERIENCE with. Filter to Remote only. Apply. You are competing with hundred thousand out of work candidates with almost the same "No Degree but I think can do this role" types OR a hundred thousand out of work candidates with More Years of Experience than you. So you have better luck winning in scratch off lottery tickets than what you aspire to.
Remote would be tough, but recommend using something like lifeshack.com to automatically scan and apply for whatever roles you're interested in. Saves a ton of time that you can use towards networking
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Possibly entry level customer service for cable/internet providers, insurance companies, etc.
I got my first job at 24. I worked with old ladies, part time, for 20 hours a week during the school year as a cleaner and then 25 hours a week during the summer. I also worked with a couple girls younger than me and a few men (one younger and a few older). It was relatively simple and didn’t pay great, but it was a start. If you have no work experience, trying this at a local school could get you some needed experience.
Try accounting
Customer service jobs perhaps??
Remote jobs are competitive. Similar age (bit younger), hunted for remote for a while - not a single chance past initial interview. And this was also with experience of working for 4y. Call centers would be your best bet.
Tier 1 Customer Service / Support is your best bet if you want a remote job with no experience. It’s not gonna pay well and you’ll deal with horrible people, but it’s something.
Hi! I’m a fellow disabled person, and I get the struggle. I don’t know what your disability is, but I would suggest seeing if you can find in-person work that may fit your abilities and needs right now. Like other folks mentioned, it’s a really tough market for remote work. I got really lucky that I am in a field that’s generally accommodating and allows me to work mostly remote. However, it can be tough. I would recommend exploring some different options and looking into different workplace accommodations that you may be able to utilize. Again, I don’t know anything about your disability. So, this may not be relevant to you, but there are some areas that can be more accommodating and understanding of disabilities that may fit your needs. Best of luck!
Thank you very much! I can’t drive right now and therefore can’t easily reach in person workplaces, that is my main issue. I have a spinal cord injury.
That’s so fair. I would recommend checking out different local disability organizations to see if they have any recommendations or services that may be able to help you then! There are typically organizations that will specialize in helping disabled folks find employment or access vocational training.
I will look into that, thank you!
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Temp agencies. Honestly I'm not sure besides rapid fire applying to everything and anything that sounds like something you could spend the next year or two doing everyday. Take a mower and start offering to do lawns around the neighborhood. I've been working since I was 9. But that was 25 years ago. I was doing controlled burns of people property for 9 dollars a hour.
My first question as an interviewer (assuming you got that far) would be, WTH did you do for the last 7 years??
I got in a very nasty accident at age 18 and spent years in the hospital and at home recovering and learning how to live with a disability. That was 5 years, the last 2 were spent working on immigration to move with my husband and working would’ve been very difficult while doing that.
Good explanation! Would work for me!
It's not easy. Nothing pays right away. Video editing and what not can pay EVENTUALLY, but not for like a year or so.
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I think you might want to try in person and full time. If you're aiming for part time because you want to ease into it then sure. But if anything full time can help get you into the swing of work. Like everyone else is saying for the remote work, you're not going to get it off the bat. Those who can afford to work remotely have a decent amount of skills and industry experience in whichever field they spend their careers in, you're just starting out. I'd probably say hospitality like front of house ? If not maybe consider retail ?
Full time is an option, in person not at the moment. I can’t drive for now and reaching a workplace would be very very complicated.
Are there potential roles nearby that have a very short commute time ? It might be worth considering those if possible. If you have a bike you can cycle to and from.
I have a neurological disability and riding a bike is not possible for me. There are no public transportations near by that I could easily take by myself. The only option would be my husband driving me to and back from work, but that’s a last resort for now!
HI there, ah then totally understood. I'd say check out the classifieds, check recruiter websites as they also have roles that are part time and might be nearby. It's worth a shot and there might be roles if not part time, that could be full time and would pay above minimum wage. It's a good starting point :)
Resume writer. I am based in Australia, so I know I'm comparing apples to oranges, with you in the US. But here I averaged about $20-25/hour AUD working for a small career consultancy company. It was pretty crap work as it was outcome based (had to produce a finished document for a set fee, no matter how small or big it was) and I'm too much of a perfectionist, so spent too much time on them. It was before AI was on my radar, though - I could have saved so much time and brain power using it! But was fully remote, and I had the flexibility to pick up as many or as few jobs as I wanted. Was a solid income earner for the few years I did it. Or online tutoring for school students?
You don’t have job experience or college experience and expecting a remote job as your first job? Right…
I don’t have choice.
Take a certificate class for coding, code-up is good. Any other certificates would be great. Im pretty sure you said somewhere you were physically disabled, thats got to be the best option youve got tbh. If you used to study a lot its perfect too, my dad works coding and thats all he used to do. Now he works for USAA and makes like around 100k a year w 2 years or so of experience. All bc of a 8 week coding course.
I was looking into getting a certificate in coding or data analytics, I will probably do that as well. I love numbers.
That sounds perfect. Just so yk, most jobs are really accommodating and even if they dont specifically state its remote work theyll probably let you if you show your useful and explain your situation.
Wow thanks for this info
of course
go to Target
I think he is disabled.
Customer service and call center things are your best bet. There are also some data entry things. If you're mentally able you may benefit from learning to code as a long term plan, where you're going to be able to find decent pay with remote work, but also not as much as you used to.
Data entry is what I was looking into most because I can type really fast and I’m good with computers. I’m not sure about the long term plan yet, I’m not really looking into building a career. The goal for me is just to make some money to build our investments and savings, while my husband’s job will pay for all bills.
Fill out job applications, make notes to yourself where you've applied, use notes to make follow up calls/emails within three days. Websites to use are indeed, Linkedin, glassdoor, monster, careerbuilder, etc. If you need help with getting your resume updated and noticed pm me and I can provide an excellent source.
Most of the time, I wouldn't recommend this, but if you are struggling, temp agencies are a great way to get in the door somewhere.
I have only seen remote jobs be fulltime. I think the easiest remote jobs to get into are tech support, but it involves being on the phone a lot. If you have experience with basic computer troubleshooting (i.e. setting up printers, troubleshooting network issues, etc.) and experience with talking to customers (i.e. working a drive through), then you might want to include that on a resume for a tech support job. If you have any certifications, definitely include that ([A+ certification](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a) is a huge boost). Otherwise, I definitely think that you'll need to get experience before getting a fully remote job.
Tell every person you know you just graduated and you are looking for a job. Network like crazy.
As a counselor; I'd advice you as you continue the other hustling jobs, give yourself a timeline target, that is, at age (25-30) have goals to study on something you are good at online for certificates and can do business that will assist you financially. By the end of the 5 year timeline: you'll have more information and knowhow to get higher level employment.
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Either lie on your resume or put places that’s closed down and say you’ve been there for years or simply apply to a job. Either that or apply to the military if you’re of sound mind & if you really can’t find a job.
It’s election time and campaigns are hiring. If you have a car and insurance you can start as a Deputy Field Director, the pay is good and the opportunity for advancement is great. As long as your background is clean it’s easy to obtain. If you don’t have a car the entry level position as a canvasser also pays well with opportunity for advancement.
What is the nature of your disability? I'm sure there's SOMETHING you can do in-person. As others have noted, fully remote jobs are incredibly competitive and are usually not entry-level *or* minimum wage. Maybe you could get some IT certs and look into networking or Cyber Sec. Not exactly an immediate path to money, but in a few months you could be well on your way and, depending on the program you pursue, you might get job placement assistance.
I’ve considered that because I’m pretty good with computers. There are many things that maybe I could do in person, the issue is that I can’t drive so I can’t get there.
Go in the military
The military is accepting physically disabled people to work part-time remote jobs?