Want a remote job? 10 Facebook groups to join to find remote work fast
'Where there is a will, there is a way.'
Let this be your motto for finding remote work. Even if you feel like the chances of finding remote work quickly are slim, don't let that be your mindset. Think abundance and you will find it!
Facebook groups are a great place to find a remote job for the following reasons:
- People spend a lot of time on Facebook
- People are very responsive
- It's a good way to put a face to a name, unlike a CV or resume.
When I first started looking for remote work, I joined all the digital nomad/remote work/telecommute Facebook groups I could find. Here's a few (some are gender specific, sorry!):
1. Remote Work and Digital Nomads: 51,618 members
2. Digital Nomad Jobs: Remote Job Opportunities: 26,714 members
3. Digital Nomad Girls Community: 17,165 members
4. Freelance and Telecommute Job Leads 1, 722 members
5. Female Digital Nomads: 34, 558 members
6. Remote Jobs and Coworking for Digital Nomads: 1,691 members
8. Let's work remotely: remote jobs and digital nomad jobs: 19,723 members
9. Remote Work Hub: 5,262 members
10. Remote Work and Travel: 4,879 members
stats are correct as of August 2018
You have to be quick off the mark when applying, but scan these groups on a daily or weekly basis, and you'll soon find something that's right for you. Your dream job may feel like finding a needle in a haystack, but it is out there!
I'd love to know how social media has worked for you when creating your ideal work life.
If you'd like more specific advice in leaving your office job to become location independent, you can schedule a chat with me.
And if you'd like more resources, including a list of Youtube channels and inspiring books, check out Freedom Seekers.