7 Jobs That Are Perfect for Night Owls

 Are you a night owl who's tired of working 9-to-5? Here are some jobs that are perfect for you.

Originally published on Makeuseof.com by SANDRA DAWES-CHATHA

Whether you prefer working late hours because you struggle to get out of bed before 10 a.m. or find you're more productive later in the day, finding a job that accommodates your desired schedule can be challenging. The good news is that there are jobs that are excellent options for people looking for work beyond the 9-to-5.

The skillsets required for the jobs listed below range from possessing a driver's license to receiving specialized training. All the jobs included in this list offer the complete flexibility of being freelance so that you can control your work hours.

1. IT Support Technician

Technology doesn't have a schedule for when it stops working. You may have been on a support call troubleshooting technology you bought somewhere and been grateful that someone was available to help you at 11 p.m.

As an IT support technician, you handle technology-based questions and provide troubleshooting. While some technicians travel to locations to repair hardware, others provide technical support on the phone or online.

Most IT support technician jobs can be done remotely, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home office or even a vacation spot. Since many IT companies have international customers, you can work the late shift to meet their needs.

2. Customer Service Representative

Customer service reps are professionals that help customers by solving problems and answering questions. As a customer service representative, you can work on the phone or answer questions online via the company's chat service.

Depending on the company you work for, you may be able to work late afternoon, evening, or overnight shifts. While many customer service representatives work during daytime hours, some companies may need workers for late hours, particularly in a call-center environment.

Effective customer service representatives have specific skills that help in their work. Being an excellent customer service representative takes patience and good problem-solving skills. If this is your current profession, you may be interested in learning how to integrate ChatGPT with WhatsApp for customer support.

3. Freelance Writer

If you're interested in creating written content, then freelance writing is an option for you to consider. You can do the work for one specific company or several clients.

As a freelance writer, your responsibilities may entail researching, writing, and editing content while following specific content style guides. You can set your own hours as long as you meet your deadlines.

A career as a freelance writer is an excellent option for late risers because it offers flexibility in when and where you work. For some organizations, it doesn't matter if you write from a local café or on a beach with good Wi-Fi as long as you get the work done.

One of the things you need, if you're starting your career as a freelance writer, is a portfolio of your previous work. If you don't have one yet, you may be interested in learning how to create a writer's portfolio using Contently.

4. Ride-Share Driver

As an independent ride-share driver, you can set your schedule and work whenever you can. Whether you drive for Uber, Lyft, or both, you can start working whenever you want, even if it's at 4 in the afternoon.

To qualify as a ride-share driver, you must have at least one year of licensed driving experience if you're over 25, and three years if you're under 25. You also need to have a four-door vehicle in good working condition with no cosmetic damage and pass a vehicle inspection.

You can choose to pick up customers arriving at the airport from late-night flights or transport party-goers on the weekends and weeknights. If you're considering becoming a ride-share driver, or you already are one, you may consider learning tips for staying safe as an Uber driver.

5. Freelance Website Developer

You can work with clients across the globe as a freelance website developer. Since your clients can be anywhere and in different time zones, their morning may be your night.

As long as you let your clients know when they can reach you with questions or concerns, you can control your work hours as a website developer. To start as a freelance website developer, you should assemble a portfolio of your previous work and a summary of your technical languages and skills knowledge.

If you're already a web developer, you may be looking for a new job or ready to move to freelance. Before your next interview, you should learn some common web developer interview questions and how to answer them.

6. Freelance Graphic Designers

Graphic designers are artists that create on a digital platform. As a freelance graphic designer, your responsibilities may include connecting with clients to discuss styles and designs, choosing fonts and colors, and developing logos.

Like web developers, to get started as a freelance graphic designer, you need a portfolio of your previous work, attention to detail skills, and an eye for design. A graphic designer is another job where you can work with clients worldwide in different time zones.

Often graphic designers collaborate with website developers on projects, so being part of a community can be helpful to your career. You may be interested in learning about the best online communities for graphic designers.

7. Tutor

Tutoring is another excellent option for people who don't like to wake up early. You can offer help to adults or children in various subjects.

You can tutor in languages like Arabic, German, Korean, or Spanish or academic subjects such as reading, algebra, and physics. You can create your own schedule if you offer tutoring services on platforms like Wyzant or Amazing Talkers.

Tutoring is another career where you can find customers in different countries, and time zones, who want to learn English as a second language. If you'd rather work for yourself, you can learn how to start your own online tutoring business.

You Can Find Work That Fits Your Schedule

It is possible to find employment that fits your schedule. You can find a job that allows you to drop the kids off at school or allows you to work when you're most productive.

Employers are increasingly aware that the 9-to-5 workday isn't a one-size-fits-all situation. As globalization causes organizations to have international customers, they need to provide support and service 24 hours a day, opening the door for late-night shifts, so you can find employment that fits your lifestyle.

Gen Z want to work ‘lazy girl jobs’. Who can blame them?

 

‘Lazy girl jobs’ mostly refer to people on computers, sending a few emails and taking home a comfortable salary. Photograph: PixelsEffect/Getty Images

originally published by The Guardian 

Daisy Jones is a writer and author of All the Things She Said

aisy Jones

A new TikTok trend sees young women eschewing hustle culture to focus on life outside of work. Perhaps they are beating capitalism at its own game.

In the mid-2010s, I worked in a cafe in a south London art gallery. Every day I’d make a few coffees, gossip idly with customers and then take home my little sack full of generous tips. It smelled nice in there, too: like baked bread, and salty anchovies fresh from the tin. And though I’ve had jobs more suited to my genuine interests since, that cafe job was one of my favourites, mainly because of the pure leisure of it. I got paid more or less the same as I did later, as an editor at a major media publication. But I was relaxed, all of the time, and never checked my emails.

Young women have taken to calling these sorts of jobs – as in, jobs that are undemanding but well enough paid, with little personal passion involved – “lazy girl jobs”. Mostly the term refers to menial office jobs as opposed to the service industry: people on computers, sending a few emails and taking home a comfortable salary. On TikTok, the #lazygirljob hashtag currently has about 14m views, and the mood is overwhelmingly aspirational. “I love my lazy girl job,” reads one post. “I don’t have to talk to people, only come to the office twice a week.” “Me at my lazy girl job that lets me do whatever the heck I want as long as I answer emails and keep everything clean,” reads another. The posters appear to be unanimously women – I’ve seen no evidence of a “lazy boy jobs” hashtag. Perhaps the concept of men being paid more to do less isn’t quite as novel or interesting. (Similarly, there’s no male equivalent of the “girlboss” phenomenon.)

While the phrase “lazy girl job” might be relatively new, an anti-work, anti-ambition sentiment has been brewing among gen Z for quite some time now (see also: quiet quitting). These are the post-pandemic twentysomethings who spent their teens witnessing the rise and fall of the girlboss, and, disillusioned with hustle culture and the resultant burnout, would rather just take home a solid monthly wage and enjoy life within the parameters possible under capitalism. At a time when creative industries are becoming next to impossible to enter for swathes of the working class, why not just focus on having an easy life, while finding meaning and life satisfaction outside of career stress?

It’s an emergent attitude broadly backed by stats: according to a survey from Workspace Technology, almost half of gen Z would leave a workplace if they weren’t given a “hybrid work option”. Meanwhile, just 49% of gen Z say work is central to their identity, in comparison with 62% of millennials. Plenty of #lazygirljob posts echo this sentiment: “Realising at this age that I don’t care about building a ‘career’ or climbing the corporate ladder,” reads one. “All I want to do is make the most amount of money working the least amount of hours so I can spend the majority of my time with my family living life on my own terms instead of spending 40 years working for a boss who’s paying what they think is ‘fair’.”

Look closely, and it’s a shift reflected in wider pop culture, too. Consider the films and TV shows that millennials were spoonfed growing up: Sex and the City, Ugly Betty, The Devil Wears Prada, Legally Blonde. These were stories about high-flying, stressed yet sexy women who dared to “have it all”. A decade or two later and the mood has substantially shifted. Young people are more interested in shows such as Euphoria, The Last of Us and Sex Education, in which interpersonal dynamics are prioritised over anything related to careers. People have jobs on screen, sure, but it’s no longer the central premise of our most beloved culture (bar, of course, Succession, although that’s hardly hustle propaganda). In a way, there’s something almost old-fashioned, even 1950s, about this approach to work: jobs are for making money and supporting the home, while the real drama of life goes on around them.

Lazy girl jobs obviously have a certain appeal (who doesn’t want to fill out a few boring spreadsheets for a nice little pay package and holiday leave?). But they aren’t within reach of lot of people. There’s an inherent privilege in being able to land one of these jobs, which aren’t necessarily accessible to those who aren’t university-educated, for example, or easy for those who face workplace discrimination or recruitment bias.

But the fact that so-called lazy girl jobs have become aspirational is an interesting development. While it’s deeply depressing that making a living from our passions is becoming practically impossible for many people, any move away from our careers having to be our entire identity can only be a good thing. Or, at least, the better of two evils.

Indeed, the days of asking people, “So, what do you do?” might finally be over. Maybe we’re moving a little closer to something more like, “So, what do you do outside of work? What are you into?”

• Daisy Jones is a writer, editor and author of All The Things She Said

25 High Paying Jobs for 18 Year Olds With No Experience

Originally published by Ramish Cheema on www.insidermonkey.com

In this piece, we will take a look at the 25 high paying jobs for 18 years olds with no experience. For more jobs, head on over to 5 High Paying Jobs for 18 Year Olds With No Experience.

The labor market is one of the hottest topics in America right now. Politicians and economists are at odds on whether the recent job growth in America is a good thing. While President Biden is ecstatic that the American economy is roaring and jobs are growing, officials at the Federal Reserve would really like the jobs market to slow down and the economy to cool.

This divergence in opinion is due to the impacts on the economy from first the coronavirus pandemic and then the Russian invasion of Ukraine. To counter the effects of the virus, which came in the form of lockdowns that slowed productivity and created job losses, the Federal Reserve undertook a historic stimulus package and a low interest rate environment. Cumulatively, these injected trillions of dollars into the economy. Estimates suggest that the U.S. government provided more than $5 trillion through stimulus checks to people, and this increased the money flowing into the economy. The more money that people have, the more they spend, which then increases product demand. To keep up with the demand, manufacturers expand their capacity, which in turn leads to higher prices also called inflation.

But how is this related to the labor market? Well, higher demand and low interest rates make businesses expand their operations and hire more people. At the same time, they also increase salaries, which further boosts purchasing power and contributes to price increases. To slow this economic growth, the Federal Reserve has to increase interest rates, and right now, it's basing its decisions on a couple of factors - out of which one the most important is the labor market. A slowdown in the labor market indicates that businesses find it unfeasible to grow their operations, which then gives the Fed confidence to stop its monetary contraction and wait for the market to stabilize.

The importance of the labor market was evidenced during Fed Chairman Mr. Jerome Powell's comments after the bank's latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held earlier this month. After the meeting, Chair Powell while addressing reporters shared:

I don't think you can deduce exactly what you said about what participants [analysts, economists] think because you don't know what they were thinking for first quarter GDP at that point. They could have been thinking about a fairly low number. Anyway, in any case, I'll just say I continue to think that it's possible that this time is really different. And the reason is there's just so much excess demand, really, in the labor market. It's interesting as, you know, we've raised rates by 5 percentage points in 14 months, and the unemployment rate is 3 1/2 percent, pretty much where it was, even lower than where it was when we started. So job openings are still very, very high. We see by surveys and much, much evidence that conditions are cooling gradually. But it's -- it really is different. You know, it wasn't supposed to be possible for job openings to decline by as much of the -- as they've declined without unemployment going up. Well, that's what we've seen. So we -- there are no promises in this. But it just seems that -- to me that it's possible that we can continue to have a cooling in the labor market without having the big increases in unemployment that have gone with many, you know, prior episodes. Now, that would be against history. I fully appreciate that. That would be against the pattern. But I do think that it -- that this, that the situation in the labor market with so much excess demand, yet, you know, wages are actually -- wages have been moving down.

So, it's clear that the Federal Reserve believes that the number of job openings can fall in the near future - an essential development for inflation to come down. But, what does the future hold for the jobs market? To gauge long term prospects, a solid proxy for the labor industry is the staffing market. This is made up of firms that help people look for both temporary and permanent jobs, and a research report from Spherical Insights provides more details on the matter. It outlines that the global contract and temporary staffing services market was worth $90 in 2021 and will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.06% between then and 2030 to sit at an estimated $130 billion by the end of the forecast period.

This indicates that despite the near term uncertainty, the long term holds better prospects for the overall labor market. The research firm adds that there are a couple of stimulants that will drive this industry in particular. Among these is the fact that companies find that it is more expensive to both hire temporary workers and replace existing ones, which creates a preference for an industry that is capable of performing these tasks as cost efficiently as possible. Additionally, just as is the case with nearly every other industry, the staffing industry is also being disrupted by technology since a boom in internet usage has made it easier for recruiters to cast a wide net and for job seekers to apply to dozens of vacancies all from the convenience of a computer.

As a concluding note, currently, the staffing industry believes that job hopping that kicked off after the coronavirus will slow down now that the interest rate hikes are starting to take their effects. On this front, the management of contract recruiting services provider Korn Ferry (NYSE:KFY) shared during a recent earnings call:

Clearly, going back to August of last summer, at the end of last summer, with the move by central banks and particularly the Fed to become more hawkish, companies are clearly looking at their cost. And so there was this massive upswing after the pandemic in terms of hiring. And as you would expect, that is moderated and that’s exactly what we’ve seen. So we’ve seen moderation in the perm parts of our recruiting business. Wage growth is — it’s still at elevated levels. It’s probably 6%, 7%.

People that are jumping jobs are not getting what they were getting coming out of the pandemic. It’s more like a 15% uptick in wages. And so that clearly has moderated. And I would expect that, that moderation is going to continue on the perm side, particularly given the comments yesterday or the day before by the Fed. The RPO business is like it always has, I mean, it’s held up incredibly well. And yes, we’ve seen some degradation of the base business, the kind of a nominal amount. Going back to last fall, it was around the technology sector. But we’ve also picked up some just enormous wins, both in the industrial area and health care. And then you look at the consulting and digital business in the quarter, on a constant currency basis, Consulting was up 9%, new business and digital was up 6%.

With these details in mind, let's take a look at some high paying jobs for 18 year olds with no experience.

Our Methodology

To compile our list of the best and highest paying jobs for 18 year olds we consulted multiple sources to make a collection of 33 high paying jobs. Then, they were ranked according to their hourly rates, and for jobs that were present on more than one source, the average of their rates was taken. After they were ranked, the top 25 high paying jobs for 18 year olds without any experience were selected and they are shared below.

High Paying Jobs for 18 Year Olds With No Experience

25. Data Entry Clerk

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $13.75

A data entry clerk is one of the simplest yet highly important roles. It requires taking details from documents and entering it into systems for digitization. The role requires razor sharp attention as incorrect data can travel up the chain and affect business decision making.

24. Customer Support Agent

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $13.79

A customer support agent is at the frontline of a firm's customer facing business segment. It involves dealing with customers to help them with any problems they might face with a product.

23. Bank Teller

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $14

A bank teller is responsible for counting cash, accepting deposits, and conducting other functions in a bank. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to regulations.

22. Dog Walker

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $14

A dog walker really needs no introduction or experience. What it does need is comfort with animals.

21. Landscape Technician

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $14.46

A landscape technician maintains trees, shrubs, and plants on a property.

20. Swimming Instructor

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $15

A swimming instructor is a simple role if you know how to swim and are comfortable teaching others.

19. Transcriptionist

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $15

A transcriptionist requires attention to detail and fast typing skills. Like a data entry clerk, it is also an important position.

18. Grocery Delivery

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $15

Delivering groceries through online platforms such as Instacart requires little training but can pay quite well.

17. Rideshare Driver

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $15.5

The only thing you need to be a rideshare driver is a car and a driving license.

16. Administrative Assistant

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $15.6

An administrative assistant is responsible for helping executives and offices run their daily tasks.

15. Construction Worker

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $15.76

While being a construction worker often requires no experience, it does require physical fitness and endurance.

14. Virtual Assistant

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $16

A virtual assistant is in most cases a digital secretary.

13. Apprentice Electrician

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $18.55

An apprentice electrician provides on the job training for a decently paying career while also paying you at the same time.

12. Online Tutor

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $19

Online tutoring picked up steam during the coronavirus pandemic and hasn't stopped since.

11. Online English Teacher

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $19

While a simple tutor can teach a variety of subjects, if you're good in English, then this might be the role for you.

10. Babysitting

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $19

Babysitting can provide a good income depending on where you live.

9. Postal Worker

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $19

A postal worker can be in a variety of roles such as sorting and delivery.

8. Proofreader

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $21.5

Love to read books? Well, you can also help editors proofread articles for any mistakes.

7. Tutor

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $21.75

To be a good tutor, you need to be good in your studies and have patience.

6. Personal Trainer

Hourly Wage Rate Estimate: $23

Love the gym instead of class? Help others get in shape and make some money.

 

Disclosure: None. 20 High Paying Jobs for 18 Year Olds With No Experience is originally published on Insider Monkey.