If you are retired or close to it , there are jobs in the US that you can do without leaving your home
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It is possible to be retired and generate extra income without dying trying. There are some work-from-home options that may be attractive to many people living or close to living the golden dream of retirement.
one. Virtual assistant For example, the virtual assistant home office job offers the possibility of helping other co-workers with their office tasks without having to go to the office. Some companies, such as Belay, work as third-party providers to work as an independent contractor and take on tasks of your choosing. For this position it is essential
have good communication skills, have a computer, smartphone and internet access.
have good communication skills, have a computer, smartphone and internet access.
two. Transcriber It is another job that can be ideal. This position consists of transcribing audio files into Word documents. For it must be detail-oriented, have impeccable spelling and grammar. Several companies offer full time or part time. In some cases there is flexibility of schedules. 3. Customer Service Representative
There are several companies that have decided to decentralize their call centers and give their representatives the opportunity to work from the comfort of their home. This helps them save on general expenses and their employees, to save time in their transfers to the office.
In order to perform this job, you need to have a high-speed connection and a landline phone. There are companies that hire directly, while others, like Sykes, subcontract to companies that need staff. 4. Craft Vendor
Thanks to the internet it is not necessary to invest a large sum of money to set up a store and sell handicrafts.
With $100 dollars you can start your own business. There are platforms like Etsy at where you can create your crafts and sell them around for a fee. If you are talented in creating manual crafts, this option could be the one for you.
5. Business Consultant
If you have had a career in business administration, finance, accounting or marketing, you can continue to do so by creating a business consultancy.
The experience and knowledge acquired over a long time can be valuable to someone
who are just starting out in entrepreneurship or have a business in its early stages of growth. Although there are other options to work, these are some that can help you take the first step. It may interest you:
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