1. Find out if your current boss will allow you to work remotely
Think about whether or not it’s possible to do the work you do from home. This will depend on the type of work you do and your employer, but you won’t know for sure until you ask. If your boss is hesitant, perhaps you could work from home once or twice a week until you have earned the company’s trust.2. Update your resume
Assuming you won’t be able to turn your current job into a remote position, you should update your resume and add any experience you think is relevant to the type of flexible job you want. Include any actual remote work you’ve done, and list all the skills you have that will translate. For example, mention any video conference and chat platforms you’re familiar with, and play up your online communication skills.3. Apply for jobs
If you’re working already, you may decide to wait until you have remote work lined up to quit your job. But if you’ve been out of the workforce for awhile, you can start applying whenever you’re ready. Appen always has open flexible jobs you can do from anywhere, and nearly every major job site has a “remote” filter you can search.
4. Do some reading
There are all kinds of blogs, articles, and newsletters that cater to the work-from-home life. You can get tips on what it’s really like, links to job leads, and hear success stories, all without spending any money. This is great “job training” you can do on your own time.
5. Build your workspace
Whether you dedicate a spare bedroom to serve as your home office or just carve out a corner of a room for your desk, setting up a workspace is very important. Not only will it help you stay organized, but it will also help you take your work more seriously.6. Set official work hours
One of the best parts of working from home is setting your own work hours. You can figure out when you’re most productive and plan accordingly. That being said, it’s not always easy to find a healthy work-life balance when you work remotely since your work is practically always right in front of you. Giving yourself office hours (and sticking to them) will keep you on schedule.7. Choose a planner or project management tool, and use it
Keep track of your to-do lists and assignments with a planner or project management tool. If you’re working several part-time jobs at once and applying for others, you’ll be able to keep track of everything in one spot. A personal planner or project management tool is also a great place to keep track of your hours, finances, and work-related expenses.![](http://s40188.p1443.sites.pressdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/iStock-944148592-750x450-1.jpg)