Finding the motivation to get yet another job in your field after your third move in five years is tough. If you work in a field that requires licensing, it’s twice as hard. But you also don’t want to sacrifice that career you took four years earning a degree for. Honestly, with the student loans you used to pay for that degree, you can’t afford to not work, so you open up your laptop again and start the digital resume grind. 

But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you could just pack up your laptop with the rest of your life and have your same job when you arrive in your new location? It’s totally possible, especially in today’s digital age. 

There are tons of jobs you can do remotely, and depending on the job, you don’t need a degree, either. These are jobs that provide benefits and fair wages. Real, honest-to-goodness jobs. Equipment may vary, but, generally, you just need a computer with an internet connection, and you’re set. 

Pro Tip: Don’t have a computer yet? Your local library does. Work there until you get your first paycheck, and then use that paycheck to buy a simple computer.

If your job pays the bills, it’s serving its purpose. This might not be the job you wanted, but it’ll work in this busy season of your life. Here’s five jobs you can work remotely from anywhere.

1. Bookkeepers.
   Get your foot in the door in the accounting world. Entry level bookkeeping jobs often come with on-the-job training to certify you after the required number of work hours. To start, you usually just need a high school diploma.
2. Virtual assistants.
   Tasks will vary by employer but often include managing email inboxes, scheduling meetings, etc. These are usually with smaller companies or entrepreneurs just starting out. Big companies are still clinging to in-office jobs. 
3. Tutors.
   Math, English, music, foreign languages (including English as a second language) are all high-demand areas that pay tutors well. You don’t need a degree in English to tutor English as a second language. You’ll want a good headset, though, to help hear and practice with pronunciation.
4. Research assistants. 
   You don’t have to be in a lab with test tubes to be a research assistant. Sometimes, they just need someone who can take data and display it nicely in charts and graphs. Authors frequently need help researching topics for their next books and might need concise briefs with references on how dairy farms operate, for example. There’s a wide range of opportunity with this job, but it can be trickier to find when you’re first starting out.

Now, here are two more remote job options that I had to include, because I’m sure they’re the first things you thought of when I said “remote jobs,” but these need to be considered with caution. No job is completely safe, but these jobs in particular are often the first to go when times start to get tough.

They’re still worth your time if you have a passion for them and there’s still demand for it, but keep a close eye on world events so you can start to prepare for lean times. 

1. Travel agents.
   No, you don’t have to run your own agency. Join one of the large host agencies like Inteletravel or Fora, and they’ll provide training and marketing materials to help you get started. You will have to pay a fee to join their networks and use their booking software, but the reputable agencies will work with you to make sure you earn that back and start making an income. Success here is directly tied to how well you can market yourself. You’ll eventually tap out interest from just your friends and family, so you’ll need a way to bring in outside customers, usually from social media or a website. Travel is usually the first thing to go when money gets tight, so be prepared for reduced income. 
2. Freelancers.
   Writers, photographers for media, and graphic designers are the most popular areas for freelancing. This typically requires a lot of self-promotion and marketing to get your first clients, but once you’re more established, it’s easier to drive consistent income. Unfortunately, since you’re a freelancer and not an employee, finding work when the economy dips can be much harder.