I have been telecommuting as a writer for over a decade now. It has afforded me the opportunity to travel on my own terms.
As long as I go somewhere with a good internet connection, I can practically do my job from anywhere.
I have written many articles encouraging readers to take telecommuting as a new career or to get a supplemental income.
This pandemic has irrevocably changed life and culture on Earth, especially when it comes to working.
Since March 2020, over 47 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance because of coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, over 40,000 Americans were diagnosed with coronavirus in a 1-day period. If this situation does not improve, there will be more cycles of lockdowns and re-openings. That can’t help our economy.
I have realized that maybe I project my own ease of accessibility when it comes to telecommuting onto others too much.
Over 63% of Americans currently telecommute once in a while, part-time, full-time, or seasonally. Some even divide their time between working in a physical office and telecommuting.
About 41.6% of all jobs in the United States can be done remotely.
It is wrong to assume that everyone can telecommute like I do, as a way to monetize writing or artistic skills online.
Many people are not writers, computer designers, or online auctioneers. There are many brick and mortar offices that require or accommodate nonessential employees working at home.
Additionally, there are many people with families and responsibilities who must be physically rooted in one area while telecommuting.
In short, it may be in your best interests to find salaried telecommuting work instead of freelance work.
States With Freelance and Salaried Telecommuting Work
Here is a shortlist of the best cities you could move to for telecommuting based on the percentages of such work available.
45%
Over 45% of the jobs available in these states can be performed remotely:
- San Jose, California
- Durham, North Carolina
- Washington, DC
San Jose, California has the most percentage of telecommuting jobs available in the country.
40%
In these states you can remotely work in over 40% of the available jobs:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Sacramento, California
39%
You can telecommute in over 39% of the jobs available in states like:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Columbus, Ohio
- Dallas, Texas
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Rochester, New York
- Portland, Oregon
- San Diego, California
- Tampa, Florida
Now, don’t just assume that you can relocate yourself and your family to another state and instantly score a telecommuting job.
Do some advanced research. Look for employers offering salaried telecommuting work opportunities. Look for opportunities that offer appreciable benefits based on your experience.
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Allen Francis was an academic advisor, librarian, and college adjunct for many years with no money, no financial literacy, and no responsibility when he had money. To him, the phrase “personal finance,” contains the power that anyone has to grow their own wealth. Allen is an advocate of best personal financial practices including focusing on your needs instead of your wants, asking for help when you need it, saving and investing in your own small business.