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OCT. 20, 2023

Happy Rebellious Friday!

We hope you have a beautiful weekend coming up. Here in the Bay Area (where I'm visiting), everything's new for me, so I'll spend the weekend in Discovery Mode. There are cougars in the hills behind my friend's house, so that's one place I'll probably save for later!

On the WFH front, if you or someone you know is dealing with a felony conviction, you're familiar with how tough it can be to find a job. So Christa Barbari (our indispensable "Jill of All Trades") put together a list of companies that are open to hiring folks with a record. Hope this helps!

The WFH jobscape has definitely gotten more competitive. So think about upgrading your resume any way you can. And don't pay for help when you can get it gratis! Here are 20+ free resources for everything from free certifications to skills training to financial help.

The Dark Side of Remote Work - FBI Busts North Korean IT-Worker Ring

Thousands of IT workers contracted with US companies to send their salaries to North Korea for its ballistic missile program, the FBI and AP recently reported. The workers paid Americans to use their WiFi, to make it look like they were located in the US. But they were actually working from China and Russia, the AP noted. More here. (With thanks to RRR's Christa for the tip!) 

More below - Have a wonderful day, and good luck in your applications! ~ Mike

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Parenting IS WORK! Explaining "Parenting Gaps" in Your Resume
If you took time out of the workforce for your child(ren), you may have a “gap” in your resume that prospective employers will wonder about. Here's how to transfer your parenting skills to your resume, so the gap becomes a strength!

Click here for pointers and tips.

Don't Forget the BIG LIST of WFH Jobs! 
There are many more jobs and gigs than we can share here or in our daily posts. Don't miss out - see them in our newly-updated Big List!

Also Screened - Get Paid for Your Opinions – YouGov: YouGov’s surveys cover trending topics like race relations, politicians, the state of the economy, sports and more. Get paid in cash or (if you prefer) gift cards for Amazon, Walmart, Target and other leading brands.

Side Gig – Couriers Wanted – American Expediting: If you or someone you know is looking for a side gig, and you’ve got a reliable car, this might fit. You can earn up to $1,200 a week delivering time-sensitive parcels locally. Medicine, for example, or legal documents. No groceries or people. Hiring nationwide, pays weekly, fuel discounts. Pick the assignment you want, the time you want.

WFH Customer Service Needed for Skincare Brand, $18-$20/Hr.

This may fill fast... If you like skincare products, this might fit. Appears to be nationwide, no state hiring exclusions mentioned. College not required. Benefits included. Click here for more.