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AIBU to only want to work remotely?

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ChildcareIsBroken · 25/11/2022 07:03

Currently working remotely full time, but looking for a new job. Do you know what companies offer fully remote jobs? I can see some hybrid, but realistically I can't do more than one day in the office per week if working full time.
I'm in a role that's part of most industries so the type of company doesn't matter.

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ButterflyBiscuit · 29/11/2022 20:11

Chilly what sort of role? I'm thinking I could hack lower pay if it meant from home!

ChillyFingers · 29/11/2022 23:41

@ButterflyBiscuit It’s admin role in an NHS contracted partnership so private co but NHS pay scales. No patient contact and all done via email and system tasks so no need to be in the office. Lots of MS Teams contact with colleagues so not lonely at all and being at home when my 12 yr old gets in from school (or nipping out to pick him up if raining), being able to keep on top of washing by shoving it in during breaks and being able to wear fluffy slippers and leggings at my desk or sit in the garden in summer at lunchtime kind of makes up for the low pay!

I’m sure if you look up NHS, or NHS partnership admin jobs, there might be something similar.

Heavyraindropsarefallingonmyhead · 29/11/2022 23:47

I will only do practiallly fully remote (e.g. I will go in once a month for a day if necessary)

I will apply for hybrid roles but I am upfront with the recruiter. I have a disability which means I can't drive so employers tend to be a bit more flexible (post pandemic, pre pandemic most of them were shit although I did manage to get remote work pre pandemic)

Just be upfront about what you can and can't do, the worst they can do is not put your CV forward for the role.

It does help if you can cultivate a few more unusual skills to make you more attractive as an employer. For example I am a software developer but also a certified scrum master. Which means companies who cannot afford a dedicated scrum master are more likely to make allowances for me.

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