Those that have just finished serving their country in the military now face a different challenge of readapting to society as a civilian. Finding a job that fulfills a veteran can be tough though but with the skills and work ethic learned they can thrive at nearly any position. Working from home is an extremely attractive option during the first few years as a civilian especially if a vet spent quite a bit of time deployed away from their family. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities online that can allow a vet to earn and when you work for yourself a great work ethic/discipline can allow you to earn big. The following are tips to help former veterans work from home and thrive financially.
Establish An Office
An office space is imperative as it can be very easy to get distracted when working from home. This office should have a comfortable massage chair so those long hours will be spent in comfort rather than hunched over a desk in an uncomfortable chair. The veterans who do not think they need an office need to realize that kids and spouses are sure to distract you even with their presence. Working in the kitchen is also not advised as people tend to go back and forth to the fridge more than they realize.
Improve Your Writing Skills
Freelance writing is one of the most profitable gigs a freelancer can attain if they write at a high rate with great quality. Writing is like any other skill with a need to practice to improve it but this will come with time. Sitting down and writing for hours on end can result in a veteran making hundreds of dollars in a day without leaving the comfort of home. Content creation companies are in constant need of blogs, articles, eBooks, and product descriptions. These can provide consistent work that will help a freelancer stabilize their income.
Long Hours Freelancing Mean More Money
There are additional hours a freelancer can work that traditional professionals spend commuting. You can pick up a few hourly gigs or those that pay a fixed price to complete a project. You can take on as much work as you can handle without impacting the quality of work that you are delivering to a client. Even if your hourly wage is not as high as you would like working extra hours can easily make up for this. Freelancer platforms like that of Upwork can allow you to find multiple clients that need work done that will more than fill up a 40-hour work week.
Find Projects That Help Utilize Your Military Expertise
Finding a freelance writing job that discusses the military or basic weapons safety standards can be perfect for a vet. They can even charge as an expert in the field as they are in fact an expert. The skills that you learned in the service whether it is logistics or computer-based are invaluable in the freelance world. Take the time to search for jobs that prefer military experience online as there are plenty willing to hire veterans as they are an incredible source of information about particular topics.
Veterans can leverage that great work ethic and discipline in the freelance world to profit immensely. The freedom of working from home is nearly unmatched in the professional world!
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