Comments on: Recommendations for finding good virtual employment

Question: Recommendations for finding good virtual employment

device55 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:40:16 -0800

I'd like to work for a virtual company, or work virtually for a real company.

My wife and I are likely to be moving in the next year, and likely to be moving again shortly thereafter, within maybe 2 to 4 years.

I work in web/software development, and we'll be likely relocating from Portland, OR to Des Moines, IA.

Working virtually for a company seems like an ideal scenario - I could build a (virtual) relationship with (virtual) colleagues and perhaps enjoy some non-virtual benefits like health insurance and be more stable than hunting down wild freelance.

Beyond going to CareerBuilder.com and clicking "telecommuting jobs only", what are some recommendations for finding good virtual employment?

By: futility closet

futility closet — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:55:53 -0800

I can't vouch for it, but Virtual Vocations claims to do this.

By: COD

COD — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:49:29 -0800

I wouldn't focus on telecommuting jobs only. My job wasn't a telecommute job when I first talked with them. I'd apply for anything that does not specifically state that they are a "be in the office wearing a suit at 8 AM" kind of company. If they want you, the job can become telecommute in a hurry.

By: device55

device55 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:34:47 -0800

That's a good point.