Why Proofreading Is a Great Work from Home Job

With many choosing to work remotely even as offices reopen, it’s clear people are becoming increasingly aware of what freelance proofreaders have known for years: how great working from home can be! For example, working remotely means you can:

1. Balance work with your lifestyle with flexible working hours.
2. Vary where you work, whether that’s around the home or on the go.
3. Save on office and travel expenses.

Let’s take a closer look at why proofreading is a great work from home job.

1. Have a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Working from home as a freelance proofreader is great for flexibility, which makes achieving a healthy work-life balance much easier. And that can translate to:

• More time to spend with people you love.
• More time for your hobbies and other projects.
• Control over your hours and taking time off when you want.
• The ability to work more and earn a little extra when you need it.
• Freedom to set your own career goals.

In other words, you can put your life before your job, not the other way around.

2. Vary Where You Work

Freelancing means you can choose where you work. For many, this means working from home. And setting up a home workspace means you’ll be able to create a space that’s tailored to your needs (as well as letting you skip the commute).

However, you’re not limited to just working from home! All you need is an internet connection and a place to plug in, then you’re free to work just about anywhere you please. And this means you can get out of the home office and vary where you work as needed.

For example, if you’re bored of your usual workspace and the sun is out, you can work in the garden instead. Or, if you need a change of scene after a morning at home, you can take your laptop to a local cafe for the afternoon. And if you want to visit relatives, you don’t have to book time off work, as you can take your work with your wherever you go, whenever you like.

If you get tired of working from home, moreover, why not try traveling the world? Freelancing means you can keep working on the go. And many of our graduates, like Zak and Samira, have used freelance proofreading to support their adventures around the globe.

3. Save Money

Because you have more control over your expenses, working from home is great for helping you budget, especially when you follow our budgeting tips for freelance proofreaders. But even without budgeting, as a freelance proofreader, you’ll be able to save money by:

• Not needing to hire an office or co-working space to freelance.
• Dodging the daily commute.
• Making your own morning coffee or tea rather than buying it from a shop.
• Having a home-made lunch rather than buying one.
• Not being obliged to join co-workers for after-work drinks
• Not having to buy new work clothes.

With how expensive clothes, transportation, and dining out can be these days, savings here will really add up in the long run. And, as they say, money saved is money earned.

Become a Proofreader

If you want a rewarding work from home job that gives you the flexibility to put your life before work, why not become a proofreader? Our Becoming A Proofreader course gives you all the skills you need for a career in freelance proofreading. Sign up to our free trial today!

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