What I Learned Talking to Hundreds of Remote Job Seekers
The search for a remote job is not a search for a different way of working. It is a search for a different way of being.
Jobicy Journal · AuthorBarbara Best
Career Coach · Remote Work Evangelist - USA
Hi, I’m Barbara. With over 12 years of experience helping people pivot careers, I specialize in remote job strategies and personal branding. After spending a decade in corporate HR, I shifted focus to coaching mid-career professionals. I believe that work should fit into your life — not the other way around.
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