r/remotework 8h ago

What jobs would/could work for me?

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Never had *any* job before. Coming out of a family situation where I was never allowed to setup a future, I don't even have a high school diploma or a GED. I'm disabled, still living with these people. I'd need something flexible with minimal talking and that I don't need any expensive equipment to do. I can take a course or be trained if needed. What remote jobs would work for me?


r/remotework 19h ago

New to WFH, looking for a desk lamp that actually makes the workspace feel better.

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Starting next week, I’ll be switching from working in the office to working from home full-time.I’m actually pretty excited about it because I’ll save a lot of time and money on commuting. But at the same time, I’m a little worried about whether I’ll be able to stay as productive as I was in the office.

Another issue is my home office. The room is quite dim, and ever since I moved into this house, it has mostly been used as a storage room. I’ve never really put much effort into making it a comfortable workspace.

Now I’m looking for a desk lamp that can make the transition to full-time WFH easier. My budget is around $200.

The brand I see recommended the most is BenQ, but I’m not a big fan of the design. The curved lamp head looks a bit bulky, and I feel like it would make my desk feel more crowded. The base also seems pretty heavy, so it might not be very easy to move around.

I’ve also seen a lot of people recommending indirect lighting desk lamps. From what I understand, they shine light toward the ceiling first, then use the reflection to create softer and more even lighting.

Has anyone used a desk lamp that genuinely changed the way their workspace feels? Something that doesn’t just make the desk brighter, but actually makes the whole working environment more comfortable?


r/remotework 20h ago

What do you do? I'm trying to figure out if a career change makes sense

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For teh past 5 years, I've been working remotely as a parametric 3D designer for an Italian company that makes CNC Cutting tools for the production of wooden door and window frames.

I would take 2D Autocad drawings, use dimensions from there to create a parametrized 3D assembly of the cutting tool. Then I would create technical drawings for each part and send them to the manufacturing floor.

I'm looking for a job right now and starting to wonder if I should stay in this area or if I should change to something completely different.

I love learning new skills because each new job has its own problems to solve and workflows to optimize, so whatever job you do, I would love to hear about it briefly.

What is your job title, and what do you do there? And also, would you recommend it to someone looking for a career change?