Over the past year, I’ve had the chance to chat with several people who are making money in unique ways. They’re carving their own paths and thriving. If you missed their stories on my blog, I’ve put together a roundup so you can find something that might catch your interest.
Some of these opportunities are work-from-home jobs and businesses, while others let you travel the world. The key is that there are options for everyone who wants to work from home or get paid to travel.
Here are some of the careers and jobs:
– Selling on Amazon
– Becoming a virtual assistant
– Traveling as an au pair
– Proofreading
– Bookkeeping without prior experience
– Voice acting
– Creating an ebook
– Freelance writing
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I’m always looking to expand this list, so if you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments or by email.
**Sell on Amazon**
Jessica Larrew from The Selling Family shares how selling on Amazon could be a great opportunity. In their first year, working less than 20 hours a week, Jessica’s family made over six figures. If you’re looking for a new job or side hustle, this might be worth exploring.
**Become a Virtual Assistant**
Virtual assistants handle tasks like social media management, editing blog posts, scheduling, and email management. Gina, a professional writer and virtual assistant, was making over $4,000 a month within six months. She explains how this can be a viable career or side hustle.
**Travel the World as an Au Pair**
In 2016, my sister was an au pair in Italy. She shares how you can become an au pair, the benefits, the downsides, and how to find a host family.
**Proofreading**
In 2014, Caitlin made over $43,000 as a freelance proofreader while enjoying several vacations. If you’re interested in proofreading, Caitlin explains how to get started, who the typical clients are, and what kind of income you can expect.
**Become a Bookkeeper**
Ben, the founder of Bookkeeper Business Academy, helps people start and grow their own bookkeeping businesses. You don’t need to be an accountant or have any prior experience to get started.
**Voice Acting**
Carrie transitioned from her salaried job to become a full-time voice-over actor in 2014. She even created a six-week online class that sold out quickly, with several students booking jobs before the course ended.
**Create an Ebook**
Abby from Just a Girl and Her Blog made over $110,000 from digital products like ebooks in 2015. She started with no blogging experience and now makes six figures a year. Abby shares her process for writing and launching profitable ebooks.
**Freelance Writing**
Catherine Alford, a full-time blogger and freelance writer, has been published in major outlets and appeared on TV. She started with $10 per post and now earns several hundred dollars per blog post. She explains how to get into freelance writing as a career or side hustle.
**Become a Transcriptionist**
Janet started working from home as a medical transcriptionist in 2007 and later launched a general and legal transcription business. She now teaches others how to transcribe online through her course.
Are any of these ideas interesting to you? What would you like to learn more about?