Are you an introvert in need of a work at home job? Or a way to earn extra cash without anyone hovering over you?
We all need time to ourselves, and if you’re not a people person and you prefer to work individually, without a boss breathing down your neck, or have to constantly interact with people, then we have found the perfect positions for you!
Remember, when going after what you want, particularly in a job role, there’s no harm in stating what you need.
Below, I have some really good options for earning at home if you are introverted.
Are you actually a people person? If you’d prefer to be interacting with others while you work at home, then you’ll want to check out this list of work at home jobs for extroverted people.
1 – Search Engine Evaluation – Internet Rater
A search engine evaluator, or “Google rater,” is a unique job position that you can do it all from the comfort of your own home, working mostly on your own!
A search engine evaluator evaluates search engine results to see how relevant they are to the query.
For example, if you Google “World of Coca-Cola,” their website should pop up as the first result, or near the top of the search engine results page.
The reason for this is that those keywords match the result. Other websites, like Wikipedia pages about the history of Coke or online stores selling Coke products, would also be relevant, but should not beat out World of Coke’s own website.
You may also be doing task work that varies from the above, primarily for the purpose of training artificial intelligence.
Pay varies by company, project, and location. Some work is paid by the task rather than by the hour. You’ll need time to focus and follow the project guidelines, and some projects require you to track your working time.
Some companies that hire for search evaluation work include TELUS and Appen.
2 – Freelance Writing
Writing is definitely a solitary activity – and an extremely joyful one!
Much of the writing itself can be done on your own, and you can do your work from anywhere, from the comfort of your bed (stay in your pj’s all day!) or in a quaint coffee shop (get hyped on caffeine!).
It can be difficult to find steady work, but the key to finding steady work is to find retained clients; it’s easy to say and hard to do.
Many writers offer blog posts in bundles – say, 10 blogs for x amount per month.
What you want to charge for a retained fee depends on your experience; of course, the more experienced you are, the more you should charge. If you have a large social media following, charge for that as well! Having numbers to back you up is extremely helpful.
You can also check out the following websites for freelance, remote work – you may find some hidden gems!
It can be difficult to get through to a decision-maker on a job board, but keep trying, and don’t get discouraged. It takes a long time to build up a resume and a following. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, but you can totally win the race!
There is a larger list of places to seek out freelance writing work here if you are interested!
3 – Transcription
Transcriptionists can make a pretty penny, especially if they’re in a niche field, like medical or legal transcription.
The primary skill for transcription, of course, involves listening – not talking. Most of the work is done on your own, although you may still need to communicate with clients. However, be forewarned – transcription is not an easy job. Like any other role, it requires training and study to excel in the field.
Medical transcription requires specialized knowledge, and the amount of work available varies.
To be good at transcription you must, of course, be good at typing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, have a good ear, be able to sit for a long period of time – the list goes on and on.
You may have to use some people skills – but don’t let that stop you! Advertising your availability is another way to find work, but won’t be necessary once you build up an impressive client base.
You can check Verbit for transcription opportunities, or apply with Daily Transcription. Daily Transcription accepts applications from experienced transcriptionists and asks for at least 50 words per minute, along with transcription software and timecode skills.
4 – Blogging
We all are well-aware by now that blogging can be quite lucrative – and it involves little interaction with other folks, unless you are doing an interview, or emailing back-and-forth with your blog followers. This all, of course, depends on the type of blog you have.
Blogging is writing, and you should blog/write about what you know. However, don’t despair if “what you know” means woodcarving – you can still get affiliate marketing posts out of woodcarving!
The way affiliate marketing works is that you sign up to promote something — a product or service — and earn commission if any of your blog readers sign up for, or buy, what you’re promoting.
Once you get some conversions, you start getting paid. And you can still make money years later from that one post.
Affiliate marketing is just one example of how you earn from blogging, and what you earn will depend on your audience, the offers, and how many people buy.
Taking a course in learning about affiliate marketing is extremely helpful, so you can learn how to be efficient in your marketing tactics. This is what I did, and it paid off many times over.
5 – Voiceover Work
If you’ve got a voice for radio, then these days, that could mean you have a voice for voiceover work!
While it certainly helps if you have an acting background, you don’t necessarily have to be an actor to be able to do the job.
Some projects may call for different character voices, particularly if you’re diving into audiobook narration.
It’s a nice solo acting gig – one in which you don’t have to interact with other actors!
Taking acting lessons or voice lessons is also a great idea if you want to excel in this field. And don’t forget the equipment – you’ll need a good voiceover microphone, studio headphones, a laptop or PC.
You can do voiceover work for sites like Filmless and Voices.com.
6 – Selling Your Goods on eBay
Becoming an eBay seller isn’t easy, but it isn’t as difficult as it may seem. There are a lot of steps to the process, but it can be ultimately worth it, as you can make a living on eBay without much interaction with others (except for your customers, of course).
It helps if you’re a vintage collector or have a specialty niche of collectibles, like PreciousMoments figurines, for example.
Be sure to research every item you list before selling so that you know you’re charging a competitive price.
If you’ve tried Ebay and aren’t much of a fan of the selling end of things, I do have a list of 20 other Ebay alternatives you might want to check out instead.
7 – Proofreading
If you’re the one who always notices misspelled words, proofreading is another way you could earn money from home! You’ll review written work for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes before it gets published.
Much of the work can be done on your own, although you’ll still have deadlines and instructions to follow. Strong grammar skills are important, and some companies will ask you to pass a test before considering you.
ProofreadingServices.com is one place you can apply. Their application includes a 20-minute preliminary test.
8 – Written Translation
If you know more than one language well, you could earn money translating written material. This might include articles, product information, or other documents that need to be made available in another language.
The writing itself can be done on your own, although you may need to ask questions or make changes based on feedback. You’ll need a strong understanding of both languages so the meaning comes across correctly.
Gengo is one place to look into. You don’t need a translation degree or previous professional experience, but you do need to pass their tests and be a native speaker of the language you’re translating into. Note that test availability and work will depend on your language pair.
9 – Graphic Design
Graphic design could be an option if you enjoy creative work and already have some design skills. Businesses need things like logos, website graphics, and packaging, and that work can be done from home.
You’ll still need to find out what the client wants and make changes based on their feedback, but much of your time can be spent working on the actual design.
99designs is one place you can apply to find freelance design work. They review your work before accepting you, and acceptance is competitive. They offer one-to-one projects as well as contests, so remember that entering a contest doesn’t mean you’ll be paid for your design.
10 – Website and App Testing
If you enjoy figuring out why a website or app isn’t working correctly, you could try software testing. You’ll follow instructions, check different features, and explain any problems you find.
This takes patience and attention to detail, along with the ability to describe a problem clearly in writing. It can be a good option if you like having a specific task to work through on your own.
Tester Work is one place you can sign up. You’ll need to pass an assessment covering testing skills and written English. Invitations depend on your profile and the devices you have, so this is more of an extra-income option than a steady job.
In Conclusion
One of the best parts about working from home is being on your own, existing as the magical introverted unicorn that you are without any interference from the outside world!
Working a regular 9 – 5 around the same people day after day can get even the most outgoing, extroverted person down, so it’s no wonder that so many people are working remotely now more than ever.
Good luck to all you introverts if you try anything listed above!
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Anna Jones is a bicoastal writer, editor, and producer currently living in Atlanta, GA. She is the proud owner of Girl.Copy, a freelance copywriting and editing business that specializes in creating stellar content in the fashion, technology, marketing, and design sectors. She has a husband, human baby, and fur baby that are her favorite parts of any day. She enjoys traveling, reading, and a nice cold Diet Coke while taking an uninterrupted shower. If you want to internet stalk her or make a business inquiry, check out her website at: www.girlcopy.org.