Working at home sounds like the perfect way to easily earn money until you realize that you can’t alwaus keep up with customers or colleagues on the phone.
It’s not that you don’t like people, but you’ve got a lot of background noise, you have a hectic work schedule, and you might have kids at home.
Or maybe you’re an introvert and you’re looking to avoid talking on the phone as apart of your position and work duties.
And either way, maybe you’re starting to wonder if working from home is even worth it. But thankfully, there are a lot of jobs that don’t require talking on the phone and interacting with people.
Below are some jobs that don’t require you to be on the line. They’re awesome work from home jobs that have the ability to provides great pay. So check them out and see what might work for you!
1. Chat Support
Many companies right now offer the option to chat with a customer-service representative, rather than talking with one on the phone.
And you might be a great agent and like stepping into the role of online chat support. Your task would only include assisting customers via chat and email (no phone required).
Perfect for someone who might live in a bit of a noisy home.
2. Bookkeeping and Accounting Jobs
If you’re good at numbers and organizations, then accounting and bookkeeping may be the right job for you.
You’ll be given tasks that’ll help organizations or companies keep up with their income and expenses.
And some of the companies don’t even require degree or experience to apply!
3. Proofreading
When it comes to proofreading, there are endless opportunities available to use your skills.
You can earn good money at home by proofreading websites, blogs, articles, and more. You just have to fix errors, correct grammar usage, and proper punctuation.
Also, you can work in coffee shops, restaurants, or even while traveling!
4. Short-Task Completion
This job is exactly as it sounds: jobs that take a short amount of time to complete, often only minutes. It includes watching videos, testing websites, internet searches, and many more easy task.
The payments can be quite good if you do enough of the tasks, and this job can fill in the gaps between other types of work from home jobs.
Usertesting is a great site to get started with this sort of work!
5. Academic Test Scoring
Many companies are looking for some home based workers that’ll score standardized tests for students in elementary, middle, and high school.
This job typically requires some type of educational background and certain qualifications. If you think you can fit the role, then try applying.
6. Social Media Managers
Here’s a job for all the people who are really into social media.
Being a social media manager, you’ll be the voice (and sometimes face) of the company’s brand. You’ll be assigned to manage their social media accounts, response to comments, delete inappropriate comments, etc. It’s a fun and enjoyable job that doesn’t need a phone at all.
If you want to find work like this, then definitely try applying for social media manager positions on sites like Upwork or Fiverr.
7. Film and Video Editor
If you have an eye for the aesthetic, consider editing videos and films. It doesn’t require a college degree or any certifications, you just need to show that you’re good at editing.
You can work as a freelancer in film production, editing, animation, advertising, and so much more.
8. Paid Experts
By giving your expert advice to various people who need it, you can start earning money in your pajamas.
There’s plenty of people who need guidance in so many fields (how to grow a social media following, graphic design, teaching English, etc.), so why not take this opportunity to help them and make money from home?
9. Software Developer
Another flexible non-phone job that you can get is to be a software developer.
It can make good money and is definitely in demand.
And if you’re interested in trying this career out, but you don’t have enough knowledge, I’d highly suggest checking out Youtube for a free crash courses (or spending some money on a paid courses).
10. Translator
If you’re good at two languages, then you’ll love this job. You just need to convert one language to another, whether written, audio, or spoken. The payment has the potential to be good, so it can make a great work from home job!
11. App Testing
App testing is a fun and easy way to make money by testing newly released apps.
Many companies want to know what their consumers think about their new app and want you to share your opinions.
It doesn’t pay a full-time income, but it can be a good and simple way to make a bit extra without having to talk on the phone.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
Interested in working as an app tester
Interested in working from home for several if these jobs. How dio I get started?
Hey Karen! Which ones were you interested in specifically? 🙂