Remote work has many appealing benefits. That said, not all remote work is ideal. Whether boring, stressful, isolating, tiring or low-paying, the remote jobs on this list are some that experts call the "worst."
"[These jobs] usually pay little, are boring and call for very little in the way of talent or originality," says Sukhy Dhillon, brand director at E-Careers.
Online Surveys
You'll rarely make more than minimum wage, despite putting in significant time and effort. Plus, many online survey sites are fake.
Call Center Agent
"Call center remote jobs can be highly stressful, repetitive and demanding," says finance blogger Meika Welds. "I would avoid this like the plague."
Content Mill Writer
A freelance writer for these sites will likely be asked to produce many articles very quickly, and for low pay.
Phone Sales
It's hard enough to make sales when you're in person, but imagine trying to do it by phone or Zoom, says Sean Stevens, director of Immerse Education. "This line of work is actually very cutthroat in nature."
Internet Sales
"A job in online sales can be quite competitive and takes a significant amount of marketing and promotion effort to be successful," says Jonathan Rogers, founder of Credexel. It's also highly unpredictable.
Multi-Level Marketing (MLM)
These sales pyramid schemes work where you make money by recruiting other people into a sales team "below" you, so that you earn commissions not only on your own sales, but on your affiliates' sales.
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Jobs
Due to the fast-paced nature of the industry, working from home can often lead to burnout or disengagement, says Marius Grigoras, CEO of BHero.