Best of Remote Work — February 2025

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   Hacker News·1y

   freelancing: How I got clients, part 1 (5min read)

   It took the author two years to get his first freelance client, but the process gradually sped up thanks to structured methods. He outlines the importance of preparation, including having a well-crafted resume, a short verbal presentation, understanding the best times for seeking contracts, and utilizing tools like Calendly and Briskine to optimize the job search process. Essential tips include providing numerical details in resumes, practicing self-descriptions, and using dedicated communication tools to streamline interactions with potential clients.

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   A Java geek·1y

   Remote Development made simple with DevPod

   Remote Development Environments (RDEs) address the challenge of maintaining consistent development setups across teams, mitigating issues related to discrepancies in OS, SDKs, and other tools. DevPod is an open-source, client-only tool that leverages `devcontainer.json` files to create repeatable dev environments compatible with various infrastructures, IDEs, and programming languages. It simplifies the setup and management of development environments and supports providers like Docker and Kubernetes. DevPod enhances team productivity by ensuring aligned configurations and easy project setups.

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   Community Picks·1y

   zulip/zulip: Zulip server and web application. Open-source team chat that helps teams stay productive and focused.

   Zulip is an open-source team collaboration tool that combines email and chat features, designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Used by Fortune 500 companies and various organizations, Zulip has a large community of contributors and extensive documentation. It offers multiple ways to self-host or use its cloud hosting options, and encourages contributions across coding and non-coding activities.

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   10 Repetitive But High-Paying Remote Jobs Always Hiring

   The most stable, well-paying remote jobs are often repetitive but can pay more than $70,000 annually. These high-paying careers include roles such as history prompt generation specialists, medical transcriptionists, project coordinators, claims adjusters, technical writers, support engineers, and more. Each job has specific tasks and required skills, with the potential to work remotely and earn a solid income.

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