Are you searching for work from home non-phone jobs? Then keep reading; we have a whole list of ideas and hiring companies that don’t require speaking on the phone!
One of the most common work from home jobs is that of a customer service representative. But what if you have a house filled with kids running around and dogs barking, or you just don’t want to work on the phone?
I completely understand.
I worked as a prior authorization nurse for Medicaid, and I was on the phone all day, approving nursing visits and medical equipment. It was exhausting and made me want to crawl into a cave at the end of the day.
Fortunately, there are many work from home jobs where you don’t have to be on the phone.
Whether you need an entry-level job, a full-time job, or a part-time side hustle, this list of work from home non-phone jobs has you covered.
33 Best Work From Home Non-Phone Jobs
1. Bookkeeper or Accountant
If numbers and organization excite you, then bookkeeping may be right up your alley. Help business owners organize and input their monthly income and expenses. As a bookkeeper, you may need to communicate with your clients via email or phone. Some of these companies require experience or an accounting degree to apply; check them out for more details.
Are you interested in becoming a bookkeeper? Here’s a free training program to check out!
2. Chat Agents
Do you enjoy assisting people but prefer not to talk on the phone? Then provide customer service detail via live chat, social media, text, and email. Most companies require individuals to be proficient typists with excellent spelling and grammar. With this non-phone job, positions vary greatly, some are independent contracting roles, and others are full-time positions.
3. Data Entry Clerk
Data entry work is one of the most common work at home jobs I receive questions about. I’m hesitant to include some of these gigs because they pay so little – I’m talking pennies per document. But here are some places where you can find data entry jobs. Sometimes, you’ll need to provide other administrative services in addition to data entry.
4. Freelance Writer
One of the best non-phone jobs is freelance writing! People are always looking for talented writers to write blog posts, newsletters, articles, advertising copy, grants, and so much more. You can search for jobs on some of the major freelance sites, or you can pitch your bloggers and companies that have blogs and always need fresh new content.
- BDG
- Dollar Sprout
- Fiverr
- Medium
- nDash
- NerdWallet
- People Per Hour
- Problogger
- The Penny Hoarder
- Upwork
5. Complete Short Tasks
Short tasks or micro-tasks are just what they sound like – jobs that take a short time to complete, often only minutes. Payouts and functions (watching videos, surfing the web, testing websites, taking surveys, reading emails, and playing video games) vary greatly. The nice thing about short tasks is most of them can be done on your smartphone during your spare time, making it a great way to earn a little extra money.
Check out these sites:
6. Use Smartphone Apps
Don’t worry; with this one, you’re not talking on the phone but instead using its digital capabilities to make money.
Nowadays, online competition is fierce, so companies are getting creative with how they reach consumers. Instead of spending marketing dollars on traditional advertising, brands are reaching out to consumers in unique ways, like smartphone apps.
The great thing about using your smartphone to make money is there are actual customer reviews for each app, so you can get a better idea of which ones are legit and which ones to stay away from.
7. Paid Surveys
There are many legitimate websites where you can offer your opinion in exchange for cash, rewards, and sweepstake entries. While you’re not going to get rich from participating in online surveys, it is a fun way to share your thoughts on products and services, and you’ll receive compensation for your time.
8. Transcriber
Do you have excellent listening skills? Are you a fast and accurate typist? Then help businesses transcribe audio files into written documents. With transcription work, you’re not paid by the worked minute but, instead, by the audio minute.
A transcriptionist who is experienced usually has a 3-to-1 turnaround rate, meaning that it takes them 3 minutes to produce 1 minute of transcribed audio. Most transcription jobs are freelance positions, so you’ll be responsible for paying self-employment taxes, but you get to create your own schedule, and no phone work is required.
Here are some companies that hire online transcribers:
9. ESL Instructor
Do you have a thorough understanding of the English language? Do you enjoy learning about other cultures? Then consider working as an ESL (English as a second language) instructor. While you’re not working on the phone, you will be giving English language instruction via webcam. For some of these positions, you’ll need to get your TEFL or TESOL certification, which takes 120 hours to complete.
Here are some companies that hire independent contractors for these positions:
10. Search Engine Evaluator
If you are detail-oriented and enjoy doing web research, this next work from home job is for you! Search engine evaluators evaluate whether internet search results are accurate and relevant to the search query’s intent. A couple of things to note about these positions are they are part-time freelance roles that pay around $20 per hour (according to Glassdoor). I’ve also heard that the preliminary test you have to take to do these roles is quite difficult.
Here are a few companies that hire for these roles:
11. Proofreader or Editor
Do you have an eagle eye? Do typos drive you crazy? Then consider working from home as a proofreader or editor. Most positions are freelance, which means you have a flexible schedule and you can take on as much work as you can. Others are full-time roles that come with benefits. The training and education you’ll need will vary greatly depending on the employer. If you’re interested in becoming a proofreader, check out this free training webinar.
12. Community Moderator
If you love working online, consider working as a community moderator. In these positions, you’ll oversee forums, online groups, and social media accounts to ensure that rules are being followed, questions are being answered, and spam and junk content are being removed.
If this sounds like a fun opportunity, check out the companies below:
13. Website Tester
Did you know that companies will pay good money to ensure their websites are user-friendly? It’s true! While you’re not going to get rich completing website audits, it is a flexible and straightforward way to make some extra cash. You don’t need a phone to complete these assignments, but you will need a laptop with a webcam and microphone to record your findings.
Check out the companies below if you’d like to get paid to test websites for usability:
14. Social Media Marketers
Do you have a passion for social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok? Do you have excellent written communication skills? Then consider working from home as a social media manager or content specialist.
As a social media manager, you’ll create social media posts; you’ll monitor conversations online, and promote various products and services online with paid ads. The pay rates for social media marketers vary greatly and depend on factors like education, effectiveness, experience, and creativity.
15. Internet Researcher
Do you love surfing the web? Are you great at finding the needle in the haystack? Then consider working as an internet researcher. In this non-phone job, you’ll be completing research tasks for various individuals, companies, and businesses.
16. Marketing Associate
Do you have a marketing or advertising degree? Do you have previous marketing experience? Then use your skills and knowledge to land a remote marketing position. With digital marketing, you can work in a wide variety of specialties, including SEO, paid search, video creation, account management, influencer marketing, consulting, and more!
Here are some companies that regularly hire for these remote positions.
17. Online Tutor
Are you a math or science whiz? Online tutoring can be an excellent home-based opportunity, especially for those people who have extensive knowledge of a subject, such as a college student who is majoring in English, a school teacher, or a person who is fluent in a foreign language.
While these positions don’t require being on the phone, some require face-to-face interaction via a webcam or online software like Skype or Zoom. With others, you can answer homework questions via email or text.
18. Personal Stylist
Do you love fashion? Are you a creative individual who has an innate sense of style? Then try your hand at online personal styling. In this role, you’ll curate a set number of clothing items and accessories based on the client’s fashion profile.
19. Image Reviewer and Photo Editor
Do you have an eye for execution and detail? Then maybe working as a freelance image reviewer or editor is your calling. These positions require some experience but are perfect for individuals with a creative flair, and they can be completed 100% online.
20. Closed Captioner
Are you a visual learner? Can you type quickly and accurately? Then consider working from home as a closed captioner. In this position, you’ll view video clips and transcribe the audio portion into text — no phone work required! Here are a few hiring companies to check out.
21. Virtual Assistant or Paralegal
Virtual assistants (VAs) perform various administrative tasks like answering emails, data entry, blog management, bookkeeping, editing, proofreading, marketing, research, making appointments — and the list goes on and on. The services that you offer will all depend on your skills, experience, and education. There may be an occasional phone call that you need to make, but for the most part, you’re not answering inbound phone calls!
If you want to work in the legal field, helping lawyers with research, filing documents, and case preparation, online paralegal work is a good non-phone option. You’ll generally need a bachelor’s degree and online paralegal training for these roles.
If being an online administrative assistant sounds appealing, check out the following companies.
22. Online Test Scorer
If you have a bachelor’s degree and you would enjoy reading student essays and short answers on tests, becoming an online test scorer may be your calling. Most online test-scoring jobs are seasonal with part-time hours — look at these companies for openings.
23. Translator
If you have a working knowledge of two or more languages, along with excellent written communication skills, you can work from home as a translator. Translators take one language and translate it into another; the types of projects are varied from simple documents and sub-titles to full-on books.
24. Graphic Designer
If you’re skilled in using platforms like Photoshop and Canva and have a creative flair, you can work from home as a freelance graphic designer. From logos and branding materials to building websites and creating social media content — there are a wealth of opportunities for the taking.
25. Medical Coder and Biller
Did you know that each service a doctor provides to a patient has a unique billing code? And did you know these billing codes must be used when doctors bill insurance companies? If helping doctors and medical professionals file claims sounds appealing, medical billing and coding may be your path to working from home. You will need specialized training, which you can complete in 4-6 months through an online program like CareerStep.
26. Instructional Designer
Instructional designers research, write, design, and create training courses and manuals for a wide range of people like educators, students, and employees. Some instructional designers are tasked with training, but most of your job duties in this role are behind the scenes. To work as an instructional designer, you’ll either need a degree in the subject being written about or a degree in education; you should also enjoy writing and editing.
27. Non-Phone Remote Nursing Jobs
Believe it or not, there are remote nursing positions that don’t require you to be on the phone. Specialties like HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) nurses, utilization review nurses, clinical research associates, and data abstractors work with data and compliance, ensuring procedures are followed out correctly and that they are medically necessary. If this sounds appealing, check out the hiring companies below.
28. Fraud Investigator
Financial institutions, e-commerce stores, healthcare companies, and insurance companies hire work from home fraud investigators to look at financial transactions for fraud, abuse, and irregularities. For this non-phone position, you should be detail-oriented and enjoy doing research. Some companies only require customer service experience for these roles, while others require a criminal justice degree or a CAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
29. Video Editor
With the popularity of platforms like TikTok and YouTube, the demand for skilled video editors has skyrocketed. With this non-phone work role, most of your work time will be spent behind the scenes working on lighting, sound, transitions, and special effects. Most of the remote video editor roles that I’ve seen don’t require a college degree; hiring companies are more interested in your portfolio and the ability to use software programs like Camtasia and Adobe Suite. With video editing, there are part-time, freelance, and full-time roles, so this is a great flexible work opportunity.
30. Netflix Tagger
I learned about this work from home job on TikTok; however, I’ve never seen an actual job posting on the Netflix website for this position. According to this interview with Greg Harty, an actual Netflix tagger, it is a real position that requires a love of movies and, likely, experience or education in radio, television, and film.
In these roles, you watch movies and tag them with the appropriate keywords, genres, and descriptions. It sounds like a dream job, right? Well, beware because there are tons of fake postings for these jobs on random job boards. The only place you can apply for these non-phone jobs is on the Netflix website, and I actually think they are now called content editorial analysts.
I found one content editorial analyst opening in Korea (that was not remote), and the primary job duties were to “analyze, tag, research, and write about Korean movies and TV shows with attention to detail while also understanding the underlying creative intent”.
If you want to keep tabs on this role, you’ll need to periodically check the Netflix website for future job openings. Unfortunately, they do not have a way to set up job alerts. They do, however, have other non-phone remote work roles in areas like tech, engineering, and data.
31. Provider Enrollment Specialist
Another non-phone work from home job is that of the provider enrollment specialist. In these roles, the specialist researches, reviews, analyzes, and manages provider enrollment applications to ensure they are in compliance with guidelines. In this position, you may have to make an occasional phone call to obtain information, but you’re not taking inbound calls like a customer service agent.
Most provider enrollment specialist jobs require prior experience in medical terminology, appeals, claims, or customer service. Some companies will also require an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. You can easily find these remote positions at hospitals, insurance companies, and medical clinics.
Here are some companies you can explore for openings:
32. Data Analyst
If you want to break into the tech industry and work from home in a non-phone capacity, look into becoming a data analyst. In these roles, you will gather and analyze data to provide an answer, feedback, or decision to a query. To become a data analyst, you’ll need to be proficient in SQL (Structured Query Language) and Tableau, but you can easily learn these skills from an online course.
Besides the perk of not having to answer inbound calls, data analysts earn high wages! According to Indeed, entry-level data analysts earn $76,939 annually. If you’d like to explore this work from home tech career, check out Charlotte’s free training!
You can find remote data analyst jobs on:
33. Data Annotator
Another great entry-level tech role that doesn’t require talking on the phone is data annotation. Data annotators help AI learn by annotating (explaining and labeling) different sets of data for different formats like text, images, video, and audio clips. For these roles, you need to be detail-oriented, have a high level of accuracy, and you should be tech-savvy. Other skills that come in handy in these roles are transcription, translation, and knowledge of a specific niche like healthcare, education, or finance. According to Talent.com, data annotators in the US earn an average of $41,600 annually.
To find the work from home non-phone jobs, check out:
Remote Non-Phone Jobs Wrap-Up
Whatever your reasoning is for not wanting to work on the phone, there are plenty of non-phone jobs for remote workers. Whether you’re a mom with kids and pets running around and lots of background noise, or you find customer service work draining, there are good options for you to make money from home without being on the phone!
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Originally published February 5, 2014. Content updated February 2024.
Carla Higdon
Thank you for all your hard work and information. You may want to remove “The Chat Shop” as they are currently in liquidation. They are not functioning at all.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Carla,
Thanks for letting me know.
Kristina Sullins
Great article. I’m looking for a work-from-home job that I can do wherever we travel. I already have a travel blog for new cruisers since before COVID (haven’t made any money yet). I am also a remote travel agent. (Not much money there without the right clients) I have worked since 2007 in hospitals as a Health Unit Coordinator. Before that, I managed a retail shipping store and worked at an elementary school. I have no desire to work in a call center. I would like to find this opportunity in the next year or two as our goal is to move overseas after that! Your thoughts would be appreciated :)
Holly Reisem Hanna
What about offering freelance writing, social media, or admin services?
Raksha
Hi, I am a retired woman 60 years l have very nice skills in Grocery store work for 20 years now looking for any Data Copy Paste Remort work for me if u can help me thank you
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Raksha,
Copy-and-paste jobs are scams.
Have you looked into completing short tasks online?
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/short-task-sites/
K
Concentrix does not offer chat-only work from home positions. Please remove them from your list.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Sometimes they do have a chat only — so do places like NexRep. They always fill very fast, so you don’t see them very often.
Sharece thomas
Hey Kelley,
I’m a 28 year old stay at home mom and would like to make money from home. I’ve been out of work for some time now and need major help getting started with finding the right online job for me. Since I’m new to this I’ve really just been applying to any and everything , I have no experience however, I did graduate high school and my last jobs I had were Housekeeping at a hotel and I did a little bit of office work for a radiator business here in my town
Now I’m No good at pointing out if its a scam or not and so I would really appreciate the help and advice, Thanks!
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Sharece,
Write down all your skills and use a site like Robert Half to search by skills instead of occupation and see what pops up.
Here are some other helpful posts for finding the right job and avoiding work-from-home scams:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/scam-prevention/
dana M morlen
Greetings
I am seeking remote work, my husband travels for work and we never know where we will be.
Is there any company that does not require one to be hard-wired ?
Thank you in advance.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Take a look at Rev, TranscribeMe, Appen, Telus, and Byron.
Good luck!
Kelley
I’ve been in retail sales management for over 27 years. The stress has taken a toll and per my doctor’s it’s time at 46 to get out. I have no degree, diploma for that matter. Seeing as I was making extremely good money before I even graduated. I don’t know where to start. I’m great at customer service but I don’t want to be on the phone all day. I’m extremely organized and can multitask like noones business. Please help!
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Kelley,
You can likely be a customer service manager with all your experience. I would take the time to write down all your skills and job duties and use a site like Robert Half to search by skills instead of occupation and see what roles pop up. Once you narrow that down, you can start looking for those types of positions. I suggest writing down a list of dream companies and then searching directly on their websites for their career openings.
All the best and keep me posted!
Mandy
Hi Kelly! I am in the EXACT same position. I have been in retail management for 28 years and left due to stress-related health issues. Retail really can drain you! Did you find a suitable path for remote work? I am super open to suggestions.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Mandy,
Have you tried searching by skills instead of occupation?
Colleen Bailey
Hi Cody,
I had drove semi’s for over 15yrs. I became disable over 5 yrs ago and and widow.
I like to type but I don’t have a high school diploma or ged. I’m kind of old school to where I could type what I see then send. Please help
Colleen
[email protected]
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Colleen,
Take a look at this post about data entry jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/data-entry-jobs/
Becky Biehl
Hi Holly, What is available for someone who wants to work from home, but has no degree or skills other than customer service (people skills) and very little experience in anything? Thanks!
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Becky,
You can do customer service, online receptionist work, virtual assistant work, and likely many others. I would write down all of your skills and use a site like Robert Half to search by skills instead of occupation.
If you have other questions, let me know.
Dominique
Hi I am curious to know if there is any legit remote jobs for stay at home moms that do not require you to use a phone or webcam no resume
Holly Reisem Hanna
Start your own business or freelance. Most companies are going to require a resume or application.
Cody Wilkinson
Hello Holly, I have been searching for the right work from home job for a few weeks now. My issue is I’ve been a stay at home mom/ homemaker for the passed 8years I don’t have any experience. But now is the time to start working, however having a job that needs me on the phone wont work for my house hold. And I am doing schooling for my diploma. (one test left and ill have it). Could you please help me out when you get the chance, Thank you so much!
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Cody,
Here is a list of remote jobs that don’t require experience:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-from-home-no-experience/
Maryjoy Alduhesa
Hello how to apply your online job work from home.
Holly Reisem Hanna
The Work at Home Woman is not a hiring agency; we’re a resource for job leads, ideas, and information. To apply with a company, click on the hyperlink, and follow each company’s instructions.
Bea
Hey Holly, I’ve tried Fancy Hands and it doesn’t work so I ask that you don’t recommend it anymore if you haven’t tried it yourself. It doesn’t work because there was no chance of even trying.
Getting through the test phase was frustrating because their website doesn’t work like it should and when I tried to find support, my emails went unanswered. It took me weeks to get approved and when I finally got approved, there was virtually no jobs ever listed. I stared at the screen for hours before I gave up. Either Fancy Hands has no jobs ever, or other people are beating me to the punch. Either way, not reliable. Sad really because it was something I was looking forward to doing.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Bea,
I have not tried working for Fancy Hands.
That’s disappointing. It’s likely due to the fact that there are more workers than jobs available since they accept beginners.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Teresa Terrell
I am new at this and I do have a full time job, and just wanted to have a part time job doing it on my own terms and still get a check. I really do need the extra check for living. But I need to get a chat job that I really really do not want to talk on the phone at all. or something of that nature.
Thank You
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Teresa,
Here are lists of chat, moderator, and part-time work at home jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/chat-agent-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-at-home-forum-moderator/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/virtual-part-time-jobs/
All the best on your job search!
Roxann Stubert
I currently work in nursing. I am looking to work at home that doesnt require alot of time on the phone. Any positions that doesnt require a degree?
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Roxann,
Here are some nursing jobs you can check out:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/remote-jobs-nurses/
Marie
I’m looking for a fully remote job that doesn’t require me on the phone or spending money on courses
i work in a call centre I feel like I’m on the phone a lot but I’m not great at sales
But love working at home any advice
Brittany Cochran
Hi, I’m Brittany! I am a stay-at-home mom of two young kids. I would love to continue staying at home with them but our family needs extra income. I am struggling to find a job to do from home that doesn’t involve a degree or being on the phone and pays well. Help, please!
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Brittany,
Without knowing your skills, experience, education level, where you’re located, and what field you’d like to work in, it’s difficult for me to pinpoint the perfect job for you.
Here are some ideas that I think may work for you:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-from-home-no-experience/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/virtual-part-time-jobs/
You can always email me at [email protected] if you have more questions. Good luck!
Danielle
Hi Holly, I have a degree in elementary education but have recently decided to stay home with my children because the salary I was making barely covered the cost of daycare and travel to work. Do you have any jobs suggestions that could work with that degree and a flexible schedule?
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Danielle,
There are lots of work-from-home options for teachers! 😊
Check out these posts for ideas:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/teachers-make-extra-money/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/summer-jobs-teachers/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-from-home-teaching-esl/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/scoring-test-papers-online/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/leave-the-teaching-profession/
Good luck and keep me posted!
Olga
Hi! I’m an insurance professional, I have 18 years of auto insurance, auto claim and auto accident injury claim experience . To do this work, I have good written and communication skills along with good negotiation and customer service skills. I’ve been looking for a change though, I don’t want to do phone work anymore and want to work from home. Any ideas?
Sincerely,
Claimed Out
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Olga,
Here are some insurance companies that hire remote workers:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/insurance-jobs/
Good luck on your job search!
Regina
Hello Holly:
I’m a RN from Louisiana and would love to work remotely from home or any place I choose to go visit and earn a a good living doing it. I am not certified in any specific area do have 22 years of experience to include: substance abuse nursing, behavioral health nursing, case management and detention nursing. Any ideas? Thanks.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Regina,
You can definitely do case management from home. Here is a big list of nursing jobs and alternative career ideas:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/remote-jobs-nurses/
Good luck and keep me posted!
Kelsey Hurd
Hi, I’m Kelsey! :) I am a single mamma with two little ones, and I just love it! However,
I’m currently stuck in an office while not making much to support them.
I’m looking for something to stay home and keep up with the house chores.
I love to help customers! So I would like to stay in that field!
I’m having such a hard time looking for something that doesn’t require schooling and something that pays well. Help! lol
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Kelsey,
If you’re willing to do phone work, there are lots of customer services jobs. Check out this post for hiring companies:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/get-paid-talk-phone/
Good luck and keep me posted.
Lucy
Great list! For Medical Coder/Biller, you stated “You will need specialized training, which you can complete in four months through an online program like Survey Junkie.”… Survey Junkie? I only found surveys there. Don’t know if that was a mistake or not.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Oh my goodness, yes, that is a mistake. 🤦♀️
I’ve corrected it to the training program, CareerStep.
Thanks for pointing that out.
Isatu Mansaray
Hi Holly,
I hope you can help me. I’ve been doing customer services of different kinds, from retail, front desk work, and call center service for about 18 years. I’ve worked in warehouse work for about 5 years. I am an introvert and I have developed anxiety after being yelled at during the 18 years of doing customer service. My last job was helping people understand their unemployment benefits and that job ended on August 13, 2021, unexpectedly. I have a hard time finding a job that I can work from home that is not customer service on the phone. Before my last job ended, I was able to be off the phones for a month and all I had to do was work the case numbers that I was assigned to and research to see if they had gotten their payments that they were owed, or if they got the disqualification letter that they would need if they had to file an appeal. Doing that type of work did not stress me out, because I was not on the phone and I could listen to music while I worked and if I had any questions about a case, I could reach out through Microsoft teams to the team lead over the project. Every job search engine I use like LinkedIn, Indeed, SimplyHired, etc. only offer work from home jobs and in-person jobs that are customer service. I don’t know how to find full-time work from home jobs with benefits, that are not customer service. I don’t know how to find a job a dread Monday’s. Please help, Thank you.
Holly Reisem Hanna
I’m sorry you hear about your challenges.
It sounds like you need to modify the keywords that you’re using when you search for jobs so that you’re not only pulling up customer service positions.
You may also want to look at some temp agencies like Randstad, Kelly Services, and Robert Half and test out some new career paths. Many short-term contracts will lead to permanent full-time employment with benefits.
Perhaps try looking at insurance companies for claims or verification positions:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/insurance-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/medical-insurance-jobs/
Also, here is a list of remote jobs that come with benefits:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-at-home-jobs-with-employee-benefits/
Good luck with your job search!
Kristin
I have been a nurse for 20 years and am currently working as a nurse case manager for a large insurance company. This is a work from home job but I’m tied to a Headset all day and have quotas that are UNREAListic and impossible to meet. The stress of this job is killing me and I have a chronic illness, Crohn’s, that has worsened due to it. I’m done with this job and nursing period but because my Crohn’s is so bad I need to continue to WFH. I never want to talk to anyone on the phone again but I’m hard pressed to find a WFH job anywhere comparable to what I was making as a nurse. I don’t know that my skills translate to anything else.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Kristin,
I’ve been there. I did prior authorization for Medicaid, and I was on the phone ALL day long with managers constantly yelling to answer calls faster. Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Having your own business allows you the freedom and flexibility to work around your chronic illness.
This post has some flexible business and freelancing options for people with chronic conditions.
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/jobs-for-people-with-chronic-illnesses/
Good luck, and keep me posted!
David Downie
I applied for this site because it was for work-at-home jobs. I did not relize it was for women. Can I still apply? some of the jobs look interesting.
Holly Reisem Hanna
Yes, the information is applicable to both women and men.
Good luck with your job search!
Ty
Hi I love helping people but I don’t like being on the phone at all
Holly Reisem Hanna
There are lots of great non-phone options 😊
uncle phil
Hi Holly:
I’ve been wfh with an insurance company and do not like it at all. (the company makes money in spite of itself and it’s employees).
I want to find a wfh position where i am primarily solo. a chat position would be okay but i am a mature worker, have been around the block too many times; former teacher, call center rep, recruiter… just want to tone it down as it relates to daily interaction with people and / or empty connections like on linkedin.
i’m a card carrying flexjobs member and with all the success rates, i have not made a connection with two payment cycles.
i came to this website because of the title. i knew an insightful woman would be very helpful.
Appreciate all feedback on sites that offer employment to one who is fun at picnics and parties but who prefers working solo without alot of interaction during the day / week.
Thanks for shining light!!
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Phil,
It sounds like you could switch to another insurance agency with your experience. I’m not sure if you’re just disgruntled with the company or insurance industry as a whole, but check out the two posts below:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/insurance-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/medical-insurance-jobs/
Or perhaps, being a chat agent or community moderator is more appealing:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/chat-agent-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-at-home-forum-moderator/
Or perhaps internet research or answering emails?
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/internet-research/
https://inboxdone.com/jobs-apply/
Good luck and keep me posted!
Rae
Is this really legit?
Holly Reisem Hanna
Hi Rae,
Yes, these are legit jobs.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you.
Robert Allison
I don’t know if you’ve covered this or not, but what about __________?
It’s a quick internet search or two and you copy and paste the results onto their site. Most tasks pay 20-40¢ and you can get from 1-3 tasks daily.
They have where you can get paid for leaving reviews but I feel this is dishonest since you’re leaving positive reviews for companies you’ve never done business with. The review option can be toggled on/off based on your preferences.
They are on a 5-7 day payment delay system but they do pay to PayPal on Friday. I’ve been doing this for quite some time. It’s a great way to make an extra few bucks every week. The only restriction that I’m aware of is that it is limited to one person per household. Hope this helps :-)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Robert,
Thanks for stopping by!
I removed the link and name of the company from your comment, as I feel this company might be on the shady side.
It sounds like they are paying people to disseminate SPAM and leave fake reviews. I also don’t like how they don’t have an “About Me” page about the owner — makes me think they are hiding behind a virtual screen because they know these activities are dishonest.
We have a big list of reputable short task sites that you may be interested in here:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/short-task-sites/
Rowena
Are the possibilities open globally or only to Europeans? I’m from South Africa.
Holly Reisem Hanna
The majority of our job leads are for US residents. Try FlexJobs, they have international listings.
Karen Murdoch
You can also work from your phone, without talking on the phone. I do direct sales and we do marketing and prospecting using social media. FB, IG, Messenger etc.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Karen,
True — there are lots of things you can do on your phone while not talking on it. I use smartphone apps to earn a little extra money all the time.
Thanks for popping by!
Silveria Rubin James
Is it hard to start?
yvonne Barker
If myself and my sister types every day. Why do we need to go to a seminar to learn to do proofreading and data entry jobs.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Yvonne,
If you’re already skilled in those areas — you won’t need to take a course.
Most companies will give you a test before you can begin to see if your skills are where they need to be. I suggest looking at the proofreading test here: https://www.123formbuilder.com/form-1257341/Proofreader-Quiz to see if you know all the content.
Good luck!
Christine
Hello!
What remote jobs might you recommend that “give back” in some way? I love jobs that involve service in some way and would love to know your suggestions on this…I currently clean houses and am looking for new ways to supplement my income. Thank you for all you do!
Aynur nahar
Hello there,
I am interested in bookkeeping jobs..the link you provided one hires only us residents but I live in Canada the other one needs high experience and qualifications.
Could you give me any idea if there is any company in Canada who hires home based accounting ,payroll clerk ..bookkeeper?
Thanks.
Aynur
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
The majority of our job leads are geared toward US residents.
Check out this post for opportunities available worldwide:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
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Mary Alice
I saw a posting on this blog or another one that said there were tutoring jobs that did not require a camera or a phone headset. I lost the link. Can you find it for me, please?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Take a look at this post, Mary Alice: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/tutoring/
Mary Brown
Hi holly i am deaf and can’t hear on phones im looking for work to do from home with flexible hours i have never done anything like this before is there anything for beginner ?any ideas i would appreciate it thank you mary
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Mary,
You don’t need any experience to do short tasks, take surveys, or participate in website testing gigs.
We also have this post which includes 12 different jobs that don’t require experience: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wha-jobs-no-experience/
Some companies hire transcribers without any experience. Take a look at Ashlee’s list of transcription jobs for beginners: https://workfromhomehappiness.com/19-transcription-jobs-online-for-beginners/
Anna also has a good list of companies that hire remote workers, no experience needed: https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/jobs-that-require-no-experience/
And if you’re interested in freelance writing, check out this post:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/make-money-freelancing/
John
Holly, I am in the same position, but I’m a Veteran of 20 yrs. 90% disabled. I would like to find a legit online job, sorry to say I been a mechanic in the military so I am very limited in typing speed, etc. is there anything out there that I can do to bring in money online without phone? Thank You So Much In Advance…John
sheri
Are there real legit work at home travel agent jobs out their. what i think i like to do is something to do with traveling like pricing,Answering questions, solving problems and good flight packages.
ad i love shopping so i can talk/chat about product all day and answering questions no problem bob
what do you what to know.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Yes, there are legit work-at-home travel jobs. Check out these posts for ideas:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/travel-agent/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/travel-job-opportunities/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/remote-jobs-hospitality/
Teresa BR
Hi
I love crafts works. is there a job for doing assembly of jewelry (no sales) or any type other manual labor to do at home?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Teresa,
Sadly, Assembly Work is a scam. You can read about it here: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/assembly-jobs/
Check out these work-at-home articles will give you a great place to start your job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Ann
Hello,
I am looking for a independent contracting chat only job that I can do to earn some money to help cover medical bills. Anyone know of any legit chat only jobs available from reputable companies that actually pay? I had one of these jobs in the past and worked for 6 weeks and never once got paid for it. Please anyone that can help me out it would be appreciated. I am a disabled home bound person and would just like to get a job to help off set some medical bills. Your help would be appreciated deeply! Thanks
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Here is a list of Chat Agent jobs you can do from home: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/chat-agent-jobs/
Megin
Hey, This is a little embarrassing, but I don’t have many skills, and I need to find something online, as I have Anxiety, and social issues holding me back, I am working on them, but do not feel comfortable yet. Anyhow, I do things like crochet, and game. I doubt there are jobs I could do with my lack of like I said, skill. I did register for a few survey jobs, I just don’t feel like they’re for me, although I am desperate. I do have typing skills. I am hoping you could help me find something.
Thank you.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Megin, These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/typing-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/jobs-loners/
Deborah
I’m 51 and have not worked in years the last job I had was imprinting gold or silver lettering on photos and frames. I’m limited on internet mainly because of cost and availability. I use my personal hot spot for Internet use. Are there any at home jobs that don’t involve selling or tellmarking if I had a job online it would have to be enough to pay for Internet and help with bills. Is there anything fairly easy?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Deborah,
These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
Katie
Have spent several days researching most of the companies you recommended for survey participation. Do you know what recent reviews of Panda Research have been? This appears to be one of the few that pays cash for surveys, though I see that reviews of this company are mixed.
Thanks!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Katie,
I haven’t heard of Panda Research. This article will give you a detailed roadmap on how to avoid scams:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/how-do-you-find-a-legitimate-work-at-home-job/
You can use it to check out Panda to see if they’re legit. Good luck and keep us posted!
Joe
Thanks for this article, this is what I was looking for. Good work :).
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Glad you enjoyed the list, Joe!
Magdalena Carrillo
Hi is malena I looking for a Job of housekeep , dogs care, or laudry service on Brooklyn area star today . Call me now at 347 406 7577 Thankyou.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Magdalena, Try looking at Care.com, TaskRabbit.com, or WagWalking.com — you can apply to do those sorts of tasks via these platforms.
JD Tih
Hey Holly,
I have been actively searching your website and have noticed you had been offering advice based on poster’s backgrounds.
My story, essentially, is that I am an nontraditional adult student in the hard sciences. My wife is a traveling attorney and I am a maintenance technician/mechanic. (I am also not a bad cook and very familiar with computers)
I’ve been referred to as a jack-of-all trades master of none.
I have been pondering the thought of getting into some kind of “work-from-anywhere” job so I could be free to travel with my wife on occasion. Also, we will be relocating from Chicago to Cincinnati in approx. 8 months (permanently) and it would be ideal and convenient to be able to take work with me.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi JD, Are you looking for a job or would you like to start your own business? And when you say hard sciences, do you mean biology, chemistry, etc.?
LL
Hello,
I have ended up on your site at least once a day for the last few months(along with a few others). =) I am already working from home as a tech support rep, but looking to break free from any customer facing environment. I recently started working with Appen as an independent contractor, but still need to pick up more work before I can leave the full time position behind. I’m familiar with transcription (but unfortunately not so great at picking up on/comprehending accents). I’m also familiar with some of the big names in data entry, but from my understanding, that’s not necessarily something to pay the bills with. I really enjoy the work I’m doing with Appen and have applied for the other big companies that are currently hiring in the US that are like it. My question is this: Have you happen to come across anything that might be a similar *type* of work to the evaluation work these companies offer?
Thanks.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi LL,
I totally understand about wanting to get out of customer service! You’re correct, straight data-entry gigs usually only pay pennies per document– by no means a fair or liveable wage. But, there are positions for detailed oriented individuals who are fast and accurate typists.
Check out this post for some ideas: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/typing-jobs/
Have you ever thought about becoming a Virtual Assistant? https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/virtual-assistant/
If you have further questions — let me know. Happy to help!
LL
Thanks so much! I applied with Fancy Hands and Vicky Virtual in the past. When I never heard back, I guess I got discouraged. With that giant list, I will definitely give the Virtual Assistant route another shot!
Thanks again,
LL ;-)
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Good luck, LL!
Elizabeth
Hi holly I was wondering if you know a job thats copy and paste to work at home thats not a scam because I don’t like answering phone calls it’s not me and I have 2 year old and I would like to pick my hours to work because he is a handful so I was wondering if you could send me to my direction and that I don’t have to pay nothing to start working thank u.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Elizbeth, I don’t know of any legit “copy and paste” jobs.
This post will give you a great place to start: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
If you have further questions after checking that out — let me know. I’m happy to help =)
Skylar Williams
I’ve gotten bored with my hobbies and I wouldn’t mind a little extra spending money. I really want to look into a stay at home job and see how it goes. Freelance writing really sticks out to me, I took a lot of writing courses.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Skylar, Here’s a great place to get started — this post contains over 75 paid writing gigs: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/paid-writing-gigs/ Good luck!
Talya Davis
Hi thanks for the suggestions. I am a business teacher(courseload–Microsoft Office programs & Economics -Personal Finance). I am looking to supplement my income working online and potentially I want to work full time online. Besides the tutoring do you have any other ideas for home based opportunities? Thank you.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Talya, This post has a lot of ideas: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
Robyn
I currently work full time in a pediatric office as a medical biller. I love the work that I do but would prefer to work from home. I am a certified medical biller. Do you know of any work from home medical billing jobs?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Robyn, Have you checked out CSI Companies — they usually have a lot of listings for remote medical billing positions. Also try FlexJobs: http://bit.ly/1FXPHnD Good luck and keep us posted!
Jen
Ibota has surveys you can do, but here’s what I have experienced. As with most survey companies, they request your phone number as part of the survey. Now I am getting an enormous amount of calls and getting crazy texts asking me if I want to be paid in installments. Those text are almost on a daily basis anymore. I have started blocking calls that don’t leave messages and also blocking these text messages. It’s really getting annoying. So do surveys at your own risk.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Jen, I haven’t experienced that, but I don’t do many surveys. I always suggest if you’re going to do them — that you create a new email account just for the surveys, because you will get a ton of email. You can also create a Google Voice account and use that number instead of your real phone number. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Naomi
Holly, I’m hoping you might be able to direct me in the right direction. My sister is looking for at home work that is hands on that is legitimate and requires no start up fees or cost to join. She is legally blind and needing extra income to supplement her disability income. Do you know any such jobs that she may find in that category? Thank you
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Naomi, Assembly jobs are unfortunately scams. Maybe a customer service job where she’s on the phone? Let me think about this some more and I’ll get back to you.
Naomi
Any leads would be very helpful. Thank you
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Naomi, Have you checked out this list of remote job leads? https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-jobs/
Sophie
Hi, I live in Kenya(Africa).Do these jobs apply here as well?
Thanks.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Sophie,
Most of our job leads are for US residents.
Check out this post for global jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
Josh W.
Hi, I wanted to know if there are any companies that could possibly hire teens? I really want to earn money this summer and since I cant work at an actual job, I have to resort to online jobs. Any info is highly appreciated!
-Josh
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Josh,
This article covers some opportunities that are available to teens:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/jobs-college-students/
Anna over at Real Ways to Earn also has a great post for teens:
http://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/2013/07/how-can-teens-make-money-online.html
Good luck and keep us posted on your journey!
Kathleen
Hello I am looking for something. I have had a major neck surgery and looking for something to help me with my bills
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Kathleen,
These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/earn-income-2016/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
Janis Gray
Hi Holly I would love a p/t job in my own home on my own time …. im retiring next month when school is out and we spend all summer at camp… I do have a tablet that I can use for data entry cant get into the other job to apply virtual bee… i dont want to talk on phone but would like to earn some extra cash… Tyvm
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Janis, Check out these articles — they will give you a great place to start your search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/typing-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/earn-income-2016/
Congrats on your retirement and good luck with your search!
Deanna
I too am an RN looking for something home based. Any suggestions?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Deanna, There are lots of jobs for nurses to do from home, but sadly, the majority of them require some phone work. The areas that don’t require too much phone work are going to be teaching, consulting, utilization review, and instructional design. FlexJobs is a great place to search for these jobs, but also companies like Humana, Aetna, and McKesson hire remote nurses. If you’re interested in freelance gigs or starting your own business, you can look into becoming a legal nurse consultant. Vickie Milazzo has a course: http://www.legalnurse.com Good luck!
Elle
thanks for the great resources/leads here. I’m interested in looking into transcription. Can you share any reputable training or schools? many thanks!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Elle,
Here are some courses I’m familiar with:
General Transcription: http://bit.ly/26xWHlN
Medical Transcription: http://bit.ly/1SNnmUu
Good luck and keep me posted!
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surveys done many and seems like there scams never got a check from them.
Barbara Andrews
I agree with you Melissa, I also have done surveys and have NEVER received a check!!!!!!
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Barbara, Sorry to hear that. Which ones did you try? Have you tried Swagbucks or CashCrate? I’ve received payment with both of those platforms.
Bonnie
I have been doing surveys on line since 1998 and have received one $50 check in all of those years. I did those surveys for numerous companies. I have found that most now offer only ‘points’ that you can apply to contests for prizes.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Thanks for sharing your experience, Bonnie.
I’ve done surveys and used smartphone apps and made a fair amount (enough to pay for my Starbuck’s habit).
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Adriane
Hi. Thanks for this blog. I’d love a WFH that truly pays the bills, no phines, chat would be awesome..I never thought of that. And something where I maybe won’t have to.work nights.and.weekends. my current job is set.that wat and I love.that. how will I know.if I get a.response her just come.back amd check?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Adriane, Check out this post, it has a bunch of companies that offer Chat Positions: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/chat-agent-jobs/
Amber
Hi I am look for a job to do at home
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Amber, This post will give you a good place to start: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
Kellie M.
Honestly, I work from home via Swagbucks! I spend a few hours a day on it, just in between my regular web surfing. It’s not a get-rich-quick thing. But an easy way to have an extra $150-$200/month.
And join Swagbucks Swaggernauts FB group for tips/help from other “Swaggers”.
Ms. D
Hello, I dont know what I did wrong but it did not work for me money wise……It just seemed to keep going and going with no returns. Dont you have to purchase stuff?
Kelsey
Hello, I am looking for a work at home job that doesn’t require working over the phone. I don’t want to be an independent contractor. Also I am in college, so I need something really flexible, maybe something that I can choose when I work. If anyone here could tell me a few companies that match my description, that would be great! Thanks.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Kelsey, Take a look at this post — it will give you a good place to start: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
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Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Jenny, Click on the link of the company you’re wishing to apply with and visit their career page. Good luck and keep us posted!
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Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Thanks Sarah, good catch!
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Thanks Sarah, good catch!
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Latricia
Where do if find data entry jobs
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Latricia, Take a look at this post: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/typing-jobs/
Cathy
Holly, where do I find real, legit automated systems?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Hi Cathy,
Automated systems for what? Claims of automated work-at-home businesses and jobs are usually scams. If it sounds too good to be true — it is!
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where do i find copy paste jobs and form filling jobs
Holly - The Work at Home Woman
Copy and paste jobs are a scam. You can read about them here: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-at-home-scams/
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