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December 17, 2023
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The Admiral Staff
The article explores how Zoom backgrounds have evolved from playful experimentation to a tool for projecting professionalism and personality. Inspired by the viral “Room Rater” account, it offers four budget-friendly ideas for creating impactful virtual backdrops: using wrapping paper as wallpaper, creating a faux flower or ivy wall, displaying framed album covers, and crafting pressed flower art. Each suggestion includes a supply list and simple instructions, demonstrating how to elevate your Zoom presence without breaking the bank.
August 6, 2023
By
The Admiral Staff
The article highlights two grassroots advocacy groups, Next Wave Advocacy and DDC Advocacy, that offer work-from-home opportunities. These companies hire individuals to contact potential advocates, discuss political issues with them, and draft letters to Members of Congress on their behalf. The job requires good communication, listening, and writing skills, and typically involves working 20-25 hours per week during campaigns lasting a few weeks to months. Pay is around $12-$15 per hour, and while no
May 16, 2023
By
The Admiral Staff
Photoblog.com is rebooting its website and seeking remote, part-time workers. They are hiring Photography Writers ($15/hr) to create educational content and a Community/Social Media Manager ($10-$15/hr) to build their online presence. Writers need a strong photography portfolio and ability to produce 2-3 articles monthly, while the social media role requires communication skills and basic photography knowledge.
April 4, 2023
By
The Admiral Staff
A FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics study reveals a significant rise in telecommuting – growing 115% between 2005 and 2015 – driven by employer savings ($44 billion in 2015) and technological advancements. Contrary to common assumptions, men make up nearly half of telecommuters, and they earn an average of $4,000 more annually than traditional workers, often due to higher education levels. While only 7% of
January 18, 2023
By
The Admiral Staff
The article discusses the growing shift towards remote work and provides advice for navigating this transition. It highlights that while remote work offers benefits like flexibility and increased productivity, it’s not for everyone. The article then offers eight key suggestions, including assessing personal suitability, proactively discussing remote work with employers, ensuring a proper home office setup, seeking expense reimbursement, prioritizing reliable internet, understanding potential tax deductions, considering a job change if necessary, and actively seeking remote job opportunities. Ultimately, it suggests that for those who
