Remote Work Retirement
The Remote Work Retirement podcast helps mid-career professionals and retirees design a flexible, fulfilling, and financially secure future through remote work. Whether you're leaving the traditional workforce, looking for part-time remote opportunities, or building a location-independent business, host Camille Attell shares expert strategies, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you make remote work work for you. Tune in for actionable insights that bring you closer to the freedom and income you deserve—on your own terms.
Remote Work Retirement
Five Ways to Increase Remote Work Opportunities This Year
This episode focuses on increasing remote work opportunities despite headlines suggesting a decline. Some companies are recalling employees to the office, while others have maintained or expanded remote work options, including hybrid models.
Camille emphasizes that despite job market shifts, you can take proactive steps to create or find remote work opportunities instead of waiting for the market to dictate your options.
She builds on the topics of her two previous episodes: the February jobs report and potential recession.
She highlights that, as with any economic shift some opportunities will close while others open. The key is to position yourself strategically to take advantage of these changes rather than just waiting to see what happens.
The five main strategies Camille discusses include leveraging existing experience, embracing technology, using specialized job boards, networking strategically, and considering contract, part-time, or freelance work. These approaches will help you stay competitive in the evolving remote work landscape.
First, leveraging past experience allows you to highlight transferable skills relevant to remote work.
Second, by embracing technology, including AI tools, you can streamline job searches and increase efficiency in work processes. Third, specialized job boards help you target remote job opportunities and freelance roles.
Fourth, networking is key when seeking remote jobs. Camille encourages relationship-building to help you access hidden job markets and potential client work.
Finally she suggests considering alternative work arrangements—contract, part-time, or freelance positions—which can provide flexibility and open doors to long-term remote opportunities.
In summary the episode encourages you to be proactive in adapting to workforce changes rather than feeling discouraged by negative headlines. By implementing these strategies, you can increase your chances of securing remote work in 2025.
Key Takeaways:
- Leverage Existing Experience – Highlight transferable skills relevant to remote work
- Embrace Technology – Use AI tools and learn new digital skills to stay competitive
- Utilize Specialized Job Boards – Target platforms that cater to remote jobs and freelancing
- Network Strategically – Build meaningful professional connections to access hidden opportunities
- Consider Alternative Work Arrangements – Explore contract, part-time, or freelance work for flexibility
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Five Ways to Increase Remote Work Opportunities This Year
Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.
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