10 flexible jobs that can meet your needs after job loss

Last updated: January 18, 2025
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So you lost your job. It can be hard to know exactly where to go from here But despite a general lack of clarity you may feel, one thing remains clear. You need income! Your job loss may have provided a severance package and you may qualify for unemployment benefits, however you will eventually need to get another job. If you’re looking for your next job right away, here are some great options to get you started depending on your needs.

I want a job with the highest hourly rate possible

Maybe you don’t have a lot of time to commit to a job right now, but still need to get the most out of the time you do spend working. Maybe you have kids at home that you need to care for, perhaps you have other responsibilities, or maybe you just need income while you spend time seeking the job you really want. Whatever your reasons, here are some jobs that offer a high rate of pay and a low time commitment so you can have time for everything you need to manage in your life after a layoff.

Jobs that will pay you well by the hour for your time

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User Testing - Make $10 for every 20 minute survey you complete.

VIPKids - Earn up to $22/hr running 25 minute ESL tutoring courses.

TaskRabbit - Do small tasks for other people and get paid at a rate you set.

I want a job that will help me build a new career path

If you want to pivot away from the work you were doing before, you might be more interested in a job that’s going to offer you some long term prospects as a career. While there are many options for building a remote career, you want to understand your transferable skills you have to work with. Using those skills will help you immensely in understanding what you’re qualified for and how to get your career where you want it to be.

Jobs to help you build a new career path

Click the links below to explore these jobs and get started.

Become a translator.

Become a captioner.

Become a virtual assistant.

Become a voice actor.

Build your own freelance business.

I want to stay busy and get a job quickly

For some, the worst thing about being newly unemployed is having too much time to spare. If the thought of being stuck at home makes you feel trapped, these jobs will get you up and out there. These may not have the highest rates of pay and they may not help you discover your next career path, however they'll be perfect if all you really need is to stay active and busy while you wait for jobs in your field to become available again.

Jobs that will keep you moving

Click the links below to explore these jobs and get started.

Amazon Flex delivery

Instacart personal grocery shopping and/or delivery

Postmates hot meal delivery.


Which of these jobs would you like to try?

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STEVE EFE
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Hi, my name is Steve Efe, I am highly interested, how can I be engaged, especially, in the graphics area. Thanks

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Fikre Anglita
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I need full time work but in this time I am working full time in Southern Ethiopia.

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Paula Mostillo
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I am currently working full-time, but need some extra income. I'm looking for a part-time job after hours.

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I’m Definitely interested

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Brian Rayborn
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I am so interested in a job working from home. I hurt my leg and it’s hard for me to get out and about.

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Peter Graves
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I am looking for remote jobs from home. I recently lost the fingers on my left hand in an accident but, I still need to work....

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Favour Jonathan
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Can someone from Nigeria partake in some of this opening? I am actually looking for a remote work that I can do from Nigeria. Isn't it possible?

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Joyce Thompson
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Patient Access Representative at Diagnostic Clinic Medical Group

open to at home or in the office that practice's safe guards against COV-19. Data Entry back ground, Customer Service. Don't want high production type work.

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REYMUNDO GRAFIA
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How

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scott cavanaugh
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I work full time and would like a flexible work at home for some extra cash job.

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