As the world is slowly reverting back to normal from the pandemic, more and more companies are asking their workers to return to the office. But those who discovered the world of virtual work now have the option to stay at home and earn the same amount, if not more. If you are thinking, “hey, I want to earn while staying at home too!”, then here are a few things you need to know first before completely saying goodbye to traditional on-site jobs.

What are the things you need? 

Before you think of looking for a job, you must first have the equipment to use. The most basic requirement is a laptop or desktop. In most cases, a noise-canceling headset is useful, especially when making calls. Another good investment to have is a high-quality webcam to be able to hold your virtual meetings smoothly. You must also be prepared in cases of power interruptions or internet outages, so prepare a heavy-duty power bank and pocket wi-fi. Investing in high-quality equipment shows your clients that you can do your job properly and it also helps establish your reliability. 

What are the services you can offer? 

Assess the skills that you currently have and find ways to improve them. This is your main selling point. If you are great at admin tasks, calendar management, and appointment setting among other things, why not try being a Virtual Assistant? Most clients find that the dedication and workmanship of virtual assistants in the Philippines are great factors in the success of their businesses. If you excel in developing marketing strategies, social media management, and graphic design, why not try your hand at being a Marketing Associate? There are plenty of roles to be filled, just know what you’re best at.

Where to find work-from-home jobs? 

If you think that looking for remote work is easy, think again. Popular sites like Onlinejobs.ph, Upwork, and Fiverr are just a few of the websites where you can look for online work directly from people who need your service. However, because of their popularity, these sites are heavily saturated with freelancers that are also on the hunt for remote work. Fortunately, there are agencies in the Philippines such as The VA Hub and others that can help you ease into the world of working from home. What’s great about joining an agency is the support you get, the community you have, and the stability of having a job. 

What to expect while working from home? 

Now that you have landed a remote job, it’s time to prove that you can do your job excellently. You may come to realize that one of the hardest challenges of working from home comes is actually getting the job done. 

“The Gillespies and Whitehouse advise setting up or identifying a designated work space where you can switch into work mode. Chad Wyatt, Founder of Remote Jobs Co., says it’s important to set a schedule and boundaries. “If you need to work, use a co-working space or a private room,” he says. “Don’t work in a hostel, at the beach, at a bar, or anywhere around other people. It’s not the activities that tempt you, it’s the people that influence you to do things. If someone says to you, ‘Let’s go to the beach and have some beers,’ it would be hard to turn that down.”{https://www.cntraveler.com/story/a-beginners-guide-to-remote-work} 

What are the benefits of working from home? 

Admit it or not, one of the best things about working from home is that you actually stay at home. Imagine the time and money you can save from commuting and buying lunch. You also don’t need to spend extra time getting ready before and after your shift. Truly experience a work-life balance as you can be with your family 24/7 and not miss important events such as your child’s first steps. The added bonus for fur-parents, you can steal a quick hug from your pets when you’re stressed. 

The pandemic brought so many changes in our everyday lives and along with these changes, we evolve and discover new opportunities on how we can make our lives better. One of the positive things that it has brought is it broadened the options of working which includes working from home which gives us freedom. Richie Norton, an award-winning, bestselling author, and entrepreneur says that “You don’t want work-life balance. You want work-life freedom. You want a time-centered seamless lifestyle. You want time flexibility. The flexibility to spend your time where, when, and how you want.”

We’re so grateful to God for bringing us all together. We started this company as a way to help more Filipinos in the Philippines have secure and stable work-from-home careers. We know that there is a lot of competition out there, but we are determined to make sure that you don’t have to choose between your family and your career—we can help you do both!

We know that you’re looking for a place where you can go for help with your work-from-home career, and we want to be that place. Our mission is simple: to help Filipinos everywhere find their own way toward a stable, reliable career that allows them to spend time with their families while also earning an income they can count on. We believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live this life—and we believe in you!