1. Online instruction During COVID-19, my daughter spent the greater part of two years getting up at three in the morning to teach English to students in China via the internet. Why? That’s why: to make forty bucks an hour. Online instructors are in high demand as a result of the shift to online learning. You can teach subjects you’re enthusiastic about to almost anyone (well, not you sleepyheads!) with platforms like VIPKid, Chegg Tutors, and Wyzant. There’s probably a market for your skills in K–12 courses, college curriculum, or even test preparation.

2. Dropshipping and online shopping Thanks to websites like Shopify, Etsy, and Amazon, opening an online store is now simpler than ever. Specifically, dropshipping enables you to sell goods without keeping inventories. When a customer places an order, you serve as the middleman and a third party fulfills the order. However, keep in mind that, although it may sound perfect, running a business requires labor. You must advertise your company, advertise it some more, locate clients, handle returns, and so forth. I mean, it’s a business. Having said that, the market is undoubtedly expanding. Global e-commerce sales are predicted to reach $6 trillion this year, according to Shopify.

3. Online client support Businesses are outsourcing their customer care divisions at an increasing rate. Because of this, there is a big need for remote, at-home customer care agents. Airlines and other related industries have long embraced this approach, and more and more businesses are hiring these workers for stay-at-home positions, including Amazon, Apple, and American Express. A dependable internet connection, a computer, and a headset are all you need. In certain circumstances, remote customer support jobs can pay up to $25. It is anticipated that demand would persist as companies look for economical ways to handle client contacts.

4. Managing social media The internet has been completely dominated by social media; TikTok is only the most recent example. Moreover, companies of all sizes require assistance in handling this volume of engagement and content. Here’s where you get involved. As a social media manager, you can assist companies with content creation and management, follower engagement, and metrics analysis. Similar jobs can be found on Frelancer.com, Fiver, LinkedIn, Upwork, and Fiver. In the United States, social media managers typically make between $45,000 and $80,000 a year, according to Glassdoor.

5. Online support Because remote organizations use remote workers, there is an increased demand for virtual assistants, or VAs. The problem with this is that people in developing nations are able to charge far less per hour than you can. Having said that, your fluency in English is an asset. Virtual assistants take care of administrative tasks, plan appointments, monitor social media profiles, and manage emails. In actuality, there has never been a better moment to work from home—opportunities, demands, and cultural trends have all come together. Your home could be a welcome way-station when the time comes to get off the corporate train.