8 Legitimate Remote Jobs That Don’t Involve Phone Work
Based on research, about 56.9% of Americans admitted they’re addicted to their phones while 71% spend more time on their phones than their loved ones. So this tells us that many people will prefer non-phone work-from-home jobs, so phone usage can be reduced.
Non-phone work can be very satisfactory because one can save money on fuel and spend more time with their family because you don’t need to leave home to earn. There are more than enough work-from-home online jobs and side hustles to try that require little to no experience, all thanks to technological innovations.
So, do you have any valuable skills you can share online? Because they might help you land some of the most popular remote jobs compiled on this list.
- Freelance Writer
This role allows you to work independently at your own pace. Freelance writing is #1 on the list because it is in high demand and it doesn’t require a phone. All you need are research skills, writing skills, and your computer to perform this job.
Many businesses are emerging every day and they all need content to sell their products and services. They might need a copywriter, technical writer, content writer, blog writer, or the like. As a beginner, it’s advisable to trade your pay for experience so as to easily get contracts and build up your portfolio. Later on, you can increase your rates in your chosen niche after mastering SEO, social media, WordPress, etc.
If you’re okay with writing about content and trending topics then freelance writing is perfect for you. It’s a great way to earn more money and be productive at the same time instead of browsing on your phone all day.
- Social Media Manager
When we access social media platforms on our phones and come across “A Day in the Life of a Social Media Manager” posts on our feed, we’ll discover that they maintain a work-life balance. Either working from home or while traveling, using their computers.
The duties of a social media manager usually include planning, producing, and scheduling for upcoming days or weeks. To become a social media manager you’ll need to master graphic design and video editing as these are the two main skills needed.
As a newbie, you can leverage platforms like Canva and CapCut as they are very beginner friendly because of the wide range of templates they have to offer. If you’re already doomscrolling and you stay on top of trends, then social media management might just be for you, and you can start off by building your own social media profile and reaching out to small content creators with few followers.
- Virtual Assistant
The responsibilities of a virtual assistant include doing administrative work, answering emails on behalf of clients, and scheduling appointments. While on some days, you might write newsletters, or do social media-related tasks.
The need of a virtual assistant usually arises when business owners need help managing their business and want to be more organized. Remember the role of Anne Hathaway in the movie Devil wears Prada? That’s your exact role, a personal assistant, the only difference here is that you’ll be working behind a computer in the comfort of your home.
According to Indeed, virtual assistants usually charge $26.34 per hour. Some get paid higher depending on their industry, experience and level of skill. Virtual assistants can also work with various clients to earn more. For example, there’s a podcast where a virtual assistant explained how she earns $10,000 per month doing so.
Many virtual assistants do well in this field and also make more money from coaching others and selling courses.
- Graphic Designer
If you ever fall in love with design, then you can make more than enough money for yourself with your laptop working as a graphic designer.
Talented graphic designers are needed by various businesses that require designed documents, social media images, logos, flyers, PowerPoint presentations, etc. And don’t worry it’s perfectly fine to use Canva for gigs while as time goes on, you can upgrade to using tools like Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and many more.
Graphic design jobs are in high demand on Upwork, Freelancer, and Contra. All you have to do is design your portfolio and start sending applications.
- Technical Support
If you’re a social butterfly, you’ll excel as a Technical Support. This particular role requires you to spend many hours in your chair, catering to customers’ needs, like troubleshooting issues. You can attend to the needs of these same customers via chat, emails, or answer questions on customer forums.
You’ll need to be very tech savvy as you’ll be solving tech concerns such as navigating a company’s website, electronic troubles, and other software-related issues.
Technical support jobs are very popular nowadays, because businesses are becoming digital. The best part? You don’t need to be a computer or IT diploma holder to excel. There are many sites out there that offer Technical Support courses like Udemy, Coursera, and certificates from tech companies such as Google and Microsoft.
- Online Teacher
Now let’s explore some non-sales jobs.
Online tutoring is one of the best opportunities to make money online, especially if you wish to earn money on the side, and you don’t need to be a college degree holder to excel at this job.
All you need to get started is to select what exactly you’re good at and start teaching it. A teaching certificate such as an ESL certificate will also help you land a job quickly.
You could be a Maths genius who loves solving number problems, a native English speaker who’s interested in becoming an ESL teacher, or a musician who knows how to teach students how to play different musical instruments.
As an online teacher, you’re going to be responsible for creating lesson plans, preparing students for their exams and helping them with their homework. The schedule for all these is flexible because students are located all over the world and if you’re only available to work at night, it’s absolutely fine.
- Transcriptionist
If you’re looking for the best part-time jobs these days, then being a transcriptionist is the best and easiest non-verbal remote job on the internet that can easily fit your schedule. It’s a simple task that requires listening to and transcribing recorded lectures, legal recordings or medical dictations.
If you ever wish to get a transcription job, it can be done using your computer and very good headphones. Popular sites like Scribie and TranscribeMe are where you can submit your applications. Freelance sites like Upwork, Fiverr and Freelancer might also offer these roles.
- Become An Etsy Seller
Etsy is a popular eCommerce site that was established in 2005, for customers and sellers who love DIY projects, art, and other digital products. So one can be a business owner, a digital creator or both with this venture. There’s absolutely no experience needed to try this role. And even though you can go about things online, you can still sell physical products and not only digital downloads.
When I refer to physical products, I’m talking about handmade crafts, art pieces or vintage pieces, and these items need to be shipped and thus would require a shipping cost. I strongly suggest selling digital downloads such as design or Canva templates, eBooks for kids (very popular!), planners, and online courses. These digital products are less hands-on and won’t require much of your time and attention compared to handling a physical inventory of products.
Customers can easily download your product after a purchase and you don’t even have to communicate with them in that moment, you won’t worry about shipping costs, product returns, or waiting for your products to arrive in one piece. It’s completely stress-free.