Eric Tomasso
Here are some of the top work-from-home positions for anyone with a felony on their record.
As a felon, you may have learned firsthand just how hard it is to get a job. Even if your interview went smoothly, once the employer asked about a criminal past, they might have instantly lost interest. Add in the obstacle of background checks, and you may be wondering if you’ll be able to find work soon. Luckily, working from home is another option for felons looking to earn income without the stress of job interviews and background checks.
2023
Tax Forgiveness
We know how challenging it can be to pay off your tax debt.
The IRS just announced the 2023 Fresh Start Program, to qualify more people for tax relief!
Working from home has become a lot more popular since the pandemic. And while such work lets you bypass interviews and background checks where your felony may come up, it has another huge benefit: The freedom to set your own schedule.
The Top Work-From-Home Jobs For Felons
Here are some work-from-home jobs you can use to get your feet wet in the online space. While more advanced positions are out there, these are ideal for beginners with little to no experience who need to start bringing in some income ASAP. As for where to find such jobs, a good place to start is on sites like Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer.com, Guru, Jooble, FlexJobs, SimplyHired, and more. You could also look for work via actual companies like LiveOps, Alpine Access, Arise, VIPdesk, TTEC, and Convergys.
Virtual Assistant
Getting an Internet job as a virtual assistant is a great place to begin since it typically does not require any advanced skills. As long as you can follow directions, you can perform tasks like managing schedules, answering emails and phone calls, responding to online comments, etc.
Some virtual assistants can make $15 to start. With experience, you could earn $30 per hour or more.
Customer Service Representative
Many companies used to rely on massive call centers to handle customer service needs.
Now, they rely on work-from-home talent like yourself to do the same, but at a fraction of the cost. As a customer service rep, you must be good at talking with people to resolve issues. If you do not have experience, most companies will be willing to train you.
Depending on the company, you could earn $10 to $15 hourly as a customer service rep working from home, despite your felony.
Data Entry
Can you type quickly with minimal mistakes? If not, there are plenty of online resources to help you learn. And once your typing skills are up to snuff, you can put them to work by doing remote data entry, as many companies need such workers.
You won’t get rich doing data entry, but it can build your online resume and give you $9 to $11 per hour to start.
Other Work-From-Home Positions For Felons
The above examples are the most basic work-from-home jobs you could get without experience. However, you could enjoy many more opportunities, depending on your skills. Here are some examples:
- Online translator (if you know a second language)
- Blogger
- Online tutor
- Audio or video transcriber
If you are unsure of what positions are the best fit for your skills, visit Fiverr, Upwork, or any other site listed above and look at the available categories. You’d be surprised at how many jobs you could do and what online tasks employers are currently willing to pay for.
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