Jobs with Freedom to Fit Your Lifestyle

Before you refresh your resume and fill out job applications, it is important to familiarize yourself with job options that meet your criteria and are appropriate for you. The following list of jobs are some of the most popular with today’s workforce. Examine these options, which include base salary expectations, to help narrow your selection.

Executive sales director

Average base pay: $177,892 per year

An executive sales director is head of sales and leads team members to meet company goals, manage company assets, and ensure they follow tax regulations.

Compliance manager

Average base pay: $81,353 per year

Compliance managers ensure company policies follow ethical standards and legal regulations. Periodic audits and internal investigations to regulate company processes are a standard method of ensuring the ethics and legalities.

Art director

Average base pay: $70,000 per year

Art directors determine the visual aspects of a campaign or product launch. Providing guidance and leadership to other members of the design staff steads projects to punctual completion and quality standards.

Writer

Average base pay: $51,395 per year

Writers create original written pieces such as novels, short stories, non-fiction articles, blogs, and other written documents. Writing has changed with the dawn of the internet from former limitations. Many writers work full-time and as freelancers to create copy for website text blocks, social media posts, company newsletters, advertising campaigns, and even scripts for narrative-driven smartphone gaming apps.

Photographer

Average base pay: $30,367 per year

Photographers use image to document snapshots, thus preserving memories. Although some photographers specialize in specific styles or work within niches, they often travel from shoot to shoot and create their own schedules.

Web designer

Average base pay: $52,691 per year

Web designers plan, create, and input code to new websites or use their skills to update existing ones. They work to resolve coding issues within the site and edit their own work. Most of their job requirements are solitary, so they have the freedom to work when and where they need.

Mechanic

Average base pay: $37,308 per year

Mechanics inspect, diagnose, and repair various machinery such as vehicles, engines, and factory machines. Because customers hire them like contract workers, a mechanic’s schedule varies. Contractor workers are at liberty to undertake as many or as few clients as they choose.

Personal trainer

Average base pay: $36,449 per year

Personal trainers work with clients to assess their health and nutrition needs, then develop a plan of exercise, workout routines, and diet to help clients meet their health goals. They rely on both soft and hard skills to ensure that clients are developing healthy habits and lifestyles safely.

Accountant

Average base pay: $50,379 per year

Accountants serve as financial advisers and provide services such as business report preparation, documentation of financial transactions, and income tax preparation for businesses or individuals.

Translator

Average base pay: $45,158 per year

Translators use communication skills to work with text and audio recording to convert them from one language to another and help with the accurate dissemination of information between people of different cultural backgrounds or from different areas of the world.

Recent events have shown us that there is no limit to the possibilities of remote work and finding jobs with freedom. Technology affords society the opportunity to control our days more than humans ever have, including how and when we work. Here are some additional jobs that offer varying degrees of autonomy for you to consider as you develop and plan your career path.

Business

Assistants, researchers, and consultants are typical roles that involve freedom and working at your own pace because they rarely involve a lot of collaboration. Not every career within the business industry feels as claustrophobic:

• Administrative assistant
• Business researcher
• Account manager
• Sales representative
• Actuary
• Marketing consultant
• Business development manager
• Customer service representative
• Remote business analyst
• Business data analyst

Technology

Because many careers in technology are remote, this sector offers added flexibility. There are also many opportunities for freelance services and contract work, so a career in technology allows for you to determine your workload.

• Technical support specialist
• IT Help Desk support technician
• Front-end engineer
• Software engineering director
• Project manager
• Java developer
• Senior software engineer
• IT field technician
• User experience designer
• Web designer

Marketing

In marketing, you are often in control of your own schedule and can set meetings and events according to you and your clients’ needs. There are also many opportunities to take freelance work, which gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere.

• Social media influencer
• Social media marketing manager
• Marketing assistant
• Digital marketing strategist
• Content marketing manager
• Brand strategist
• Copy editor
• Translator
• Email marketing creator
• Brand coordinator

Education

Because much of education is communication and explication, it’s an industry that offers the possibility of flexible hours and the opportunity to guide remote learning. With technological advancements and more online educational tools available, this role is no longer tied to the traditional classroom environment.

• Online tutor
• English language teacher
• Curriculum writer
• Curriculum designer
• Textbook editor
• Education software technical trainer
• Substitute teacher
• Online secondary education teacher
• Online English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher
• Student data manager

Communications

Some communications careers are completely remote, while others offer the flexibility of travel and schedule planning. A newscaster may be on call for developing stories, but has the freedom to travel for work.

• Communications manager
• Communications consultant
• Senior communications manager
• Public relations representative
• Internal communications manager
• Managing editor
• Web producer
• Journalist
• News anchor
• Content writer

Skilled work

Skilled work, or trade jobs, are jobs that require advanced training at a type of technical school but for less time than it takes to earn a degree. They are actively hiring roles that often require you to travel from location to location and how many assignments or clients to accept.

• HVAC technician
• Practical nurse
• Home inspector
• Electrician
• Construction manager
• Plumber
• Rotary drill operator
• Restaurant chef
• Millwright
• Concrete mason

Human resources

Human resources recruit, screen applications, and train new-hires. They perform the on-boarding in most companies and often travel to support recruiting efforts. With some jobs done remotely, such as application reviews, a role in human resources can provide you with the flexibility you need in your career.

• HR generalist
• HR onboarding specialist
• Talent acquisition coordinator
• Senior benefits manager
• Human resources director
• Recruiter
• Hiring manager
• Payroll consultant
• Culture director
• Senior product manager

Miscellaneous remote work

There are many other industries and positions whose responsibilities lend themselves to remote work. Here are several other options to weigh:

• Customer service manager
• Data entry clerk
• Computer programmer
• Writing coach
• Medical coder
• Network engineer
• Software developer
• Graphic designer
• Inventory specialist
• Social media manager

No matter your industry, if you are searching for a career with more freedom, there are options available to fit your needs and unique skill set. The lists included within this article only touch upon all the possibilities. With some patience and determination, you can find a job that fits your life. 

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