The coronavirus pandemic has redefined what it means to go to work. Millions of Americans were forced to leave their work location and work remotely from home. Many companies have since recognized that there is no need to provide office space for certain positions, resulting in an uptick in legitimate work from home opportunities.

Whether you’re a stay at home mom, retiree or just prefer to work in your pajamas, there are plenty of remote jobs out there offering a steady income and flexible hours. Here are some of the jobs and industries our readers suggest as ideal work from home job opportunities.

Insurance Jobs – Whether it’s for auto, health or life, insurance companies offer many work from home job opportunities. Some of the jobs our readers specifically mentioned include insurance adjusters, claims representatives & sales representatives. Check out some of the larger companies like Cigna, Allstate, & State Farm. Many companies will provide you with the proper training and licensing necessary.

Transcription – This is a great job if you’re looking for flexible, part-time work. Transcription requires listening to audio files and typing out what you hear. Most companies will require you to take short, simple transcription tests prior to accepting you but besides that, most companies that hire newbies just require you to have a computer and high-speed internet. Some legitimate companies include Transcribe Anywhere, TranscribeMe, and Rev.

Medical Coding & Billing – The responsibilities of a Medical Coder vary from one healthcare facility to another, but their main role is to assign codes to medical procedures and diagnoses for insurance claims. The Medical Biller then submit those claims and work directly with insurance agencies to ensure timely payment. Medical Auditors ensure compliance with industry regulations as well as maintain quality assurance. Most facilities require at least a certification and associate degree. Two highly recommended certification organizations are AAPC and AHIMA.

Online Professor or Adjunct Faculty – Those of you who hold a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in your professional field are able  to teach at Colleges and Universities. With many course offerings being virtual, this is a great opportunity for you do your job from home.

ESL Teacher – This is another online teaching opportunity, but this one only requires you to have a bachelor’s degree. Some companies also require TEFL certification. Get paid to teach kids in foreign countries English from the comfort of your own time. Choose to work as much as you want! Some of the more well-known companies include VIPKID and iTutor Group.

Online Tutor – Set your own schedule and help someone out with their educational. Companies like Skooli & Preply have made it easy to tutor from you own space in your own time.  Requirements vary across companies. Skooli requires a teaching license or bachelor’s degree, but Preply is more lenient and does not have specific requirements.

Data Entry Clerk– A data entry clerk is hired to enter or update data into a computer system. These positions typically require for you to complete a test to show how many words per minute (wpm) or keys per hour (kph) you can type. You can easily practice key entry and accuracy online before applying to increase your chances of being hired.

 

Travel Agent  – If you consider yourself an expert in customer service and travel, you have all it takes to have a career as a travel agent.  You will be responsible for booking car rentals, airfare, hotel reservations, cruises, and activities for travelers. Lots of companies hire travel agents, but two of the more well-known companies include Wyndham and AAA.

Interpreter – If you are fluent in another language other than English, your skills are in high demand across the business industry. Medical and insurance offices are among the fields that have a need for interpreters in multiple languages. If you only speak English, there is still a neat opportunity to serve as a visual interpreter for the blind at Aira.

Customer Service Representative  – Customer service representatives are essential in any industry. If you enjoy communicating with customers and problem-solving, then this may be the ideal work from home job opportunity for you. You have many industries and companies to choose from, but two that we have heard positive things about include Amazon and Alorica.