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13 Online Jobs You Can Do 24/7 (Boring Online Jobs)
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Key takeaways
Business-focused summary (remote “boring” job platforms/roles)
Core theme / positioning
- The video argues that most “work from home” money-making claims are scams—such as dropshipping, “passive income,” and get-rich-quick schemes.
- It reframes the goal as legit, entry-friendly remote work that you can do during evenings/night without becoming a business owner.
- Many recommendations focus on platforms that match workers to tasks and/or customer support / data / feedback roles, rather than requiring entrepreneurship or deep specialized skills.
Frameworks / playbooks referenced (implicit) + tactics
- Risk mitigation via diversification of income
- “More streams of income” is framed as safer than relying on a single employer.
- Legitimacy checks via social proof + tenure
- Examples include ratings (e.g., Glassdoor/App reviews), years in operation, and well-known clients.
- Job-hunting execution tactic
- Use direct company/brand job pages (e.g., search “Comcast,” then select remote roles) instead of browsing vague listings that may be fake.
- Screening and fit optimization
- Platforms claim they automatically show you assignments that are a “perfect fit” to reduce searching time.
Job/platform-by-job business details + claimed metrics
1) Respondent — paid research participation platform
- Pay / volume / payout
- Avg $75 per task
- ~4,000 new assignments per month
- $300,000 monthly payouts
- 3.9 rating from 400+ reviews
- Business model / operations
- Research tasks sourced from “billion-dollar companies” (examples: IBM, Microsoft, Dropbox).
- Claims instant cash-out to PayPal.
- Actionable recommendation
- Set up your account and let the platform auto-match you rather than endlessly browsing.
2) Comcast — virtual inbound sales chat representative
- Pay / shifts
- $14.50/hour base
- Commissions tied to plan profit share
- Shifts: 3:30pm–midnight
- Weekend requirement
- Process / role
- Inbound chat for customers trying to cancel or change plans.
- Uses a script to retain customers or upsell premium plans.
- Outcome examples
- Some workers report ~$1,400/month extra (≈ $17,000/year additional).
3) LabRoots — virtual event moderator (science community)
- Scheduling / role design
- Work at night/evenings; moderates Zoom-style events.
- Legitimacy signals
- 4.1-star Glassdoor rating
- 200,000+ Facebook followers
- YouTube activity for 12 years
- Constraint
- Claims a bachelor’s degree / science knowledge requirement (noted as lowering candidates’ scores).
4) Belay — remote contractors via partner matching
- Pay / time
- Example role: $28–$33/hour (marketing assistant)
- Common schedule: 10–30 hours/week
- Business model
- Belay partners with companies (example: Google) and acts as a connector.
- Claims it reduces fake-listing exposure by handling job matching.
- Market warning addressed
- Video claims 36% of remote jobs are fake or already closed (attributed to a Forbes-shared study).
- Payment operations
- Claims direct monthly payouts to a bank account.
5) Three Play Media — game/typing-like data entry & content writing (remote)
- Role specifics
- Writing-intensive work requiring strong writing/communication.
- Pay
- No specific hourly rate given; described as not top-tier.
- Requirements
- 18+ years old
- English/Spanish (or other languages)
- Execution tip
- Higher typing speed may increase earnings.
- Risk / ops note
- Warns about wrist/forearm pain from heavy typing; advises caution.
6) CrazyEgg — customer support / site improvement feedback company
- Company / market proof
- Founded 2006
- Founder: Neil Patel
- Named clients: Dell, Etsy, Yahoo
- Claim: “Thousands of companies use Crazyegg”
- Work model
- 100% remote with flexible schedule
- Hiring path
- If no experience: start in support/customer success
- Pay
- “Pay well” is asserted, but no exact figure is provided in the excerpt.
7) PlaytestCloud — game playtesting for feedback
- Pay metrics
- Typical 15-minute playtest pays ~$9
- Equivalent estimate: ~$36/hour if fully stacked
- “One or two per day” → estimated $270–$540/month
- Payment operations
- Paid after every test; no minimum payouts
- Constraint
- Not always enough playtests available.
8) Smith.ai — AI virtual receptionist
- Pay + coverage
- Starts at $15/hour
- 100% remote
- Used by 3,000+ companies
- Ratings / tenure
- 4.7 rating
- Notes a sentiment drop since 2023 (about two years before the video).
- Fit / timing tactic
- Suggests “night shift” is possible by living in a different time zone from the client.
9) Honeygain — “share unused internet” app (passive claims)
- Business model
- You install an app; it “borrows” unused bandwidth to supply companies needing internet connectivity.
- Constraints
- The video emphasizes you won’t make much money.
- Described as “100% passive” and “easy.”
- Earnings KPI (qualitative)
- Very low earnings potential (rated 1/10 for money, 10/10 for ease).
10) ABC Legal — outbound customer service for delivering legal documents
- Role execution
- Calls lawyers from a list to confirm availability for court-related document deliveries.
- Uses a script and coordinates schedules.
- Pay
- Starting pay ~$12/hour
- Mentions potential for higher pay later.
- Requirements
- Basic English + critical thinking/problem solving.
11) Coinbase — remote customer service / entry-level roles
- Remote hiring scope
- Remote roles across multiple countries: US, Canada, India, UK, Brazil
- Pay examples
- UK: ~£40,000/year
- US: ~$70,000/year
- Company leadership reference
- CEO: Brian Armstrong
- Hiring caveat
- Not “pick up and do right away,” implying screening or preparation.
12) Foundever — large BPO/customer support employer with remote options
- Company scale
- 150,000 workers in 45 countries
- Legitimacy
- Operating since 1994
- 28,000+ reviews
- Operational nuance
- Some listings look on-site due to location details; you must filter/search for remote to avoid office roles.
- Work options
- Broad variety of jobs “at their disposal.”
13) Activis / Actrivis — “Ambassador” (customer support)
- Employer value proposition
- Work-from-home
- Better compensation (as claimed)
- Work-life balance
- Flexible shifts, including nights
- US benefits: medical/life insurance + 401(k)
- Role definition
- “Ambassador” = customer support (computer + headset + internet).
- Pay
- Starts at $15.25/hour
- Hiring constraint
- Claimed: no experience/degree required.
Cross-cutting metrics / KPIs mentioned (as stated in the video)
- Pay rates (examples)
- $12/hour (ABC Legal starting)
- $14.50/hour + commissions (Comcast)
- $15/hour (Smith.ai starts)
- $15.25/hour (Activis/Actrivis starts)
- $28–$33/hour (Belay example)
- ~$9 per 15-min playtest (PlaytestCloud)
- $75 per task (Respondent average)
- Task/platform scale
- Respondent: 4,000 assignments/month, $300,000/month payouts
- Smith.ai: 3,000+ companies
- Honeygain: “millions of users” (no numeric earnings)
- Foundever: 150,000 workers / 45 countries
- Ratings / social proof
- Respondent 3.9/5 (400+ reviews)
- LabRoots 4.1-star (Glassdoor)
- Smith.ai 4.7 rating; sentiment shift since 2023
- Timing windows
- Comcast shifts 3:30pm–midnight
- Belay: often 10–30 hours/week
- PlaytestCloud: 15-minute tests; availability varies
- Remote scheduling flexibility emphasized for night work
Actionable recommendations embedded in the video
- Prefer platforms with:
- Instant/regular cash-out (Respondent claims instant PayPal; Belay claims monthly direct-to-bank)
- Clear legitimacy signals (ratings, long operating history, recognizable clients)
- Matching logic that reduces time spent searching (Respondent, Belay)
- Avoid scams by steering away from:
- “Passive income” and dropshipping-style hype
- Fake remote listings (video claims 36% may be nonexistent/closed)
- Operational caution:
- If typing-heavy (Three Play Media), manage ergonomics and avoid overuse injuries.
Presenters / sources mentioned
- Presenter: Lucas
- Founder/leadership references:
- Neil Patel (Crazyegg)
- Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)
- Study/report reference (high-level): Forbes (used for the claim that ~36% of remote jobs are fake)
- Named companies used as legitimacy examples:
- IBM, Microsoft, Dropbox, Google, Dell, Etsy, Yahoo
- Also referenced: Comcast, LabRoots, Belay, Three Play Media, Crazyegg, PlaytestCloud, Smith.ai, Honeygain, ABC Legal, Coinbase, Foundever, Activis/Actrivis
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