Career Options

[kalishakti]

Inspired by the previous post in another sub-forum...I am looking for advice about career paths to pursue. I am open to nearly any industry or job function, my problem is that I like everything   I did take a career interest test in high school and scored high on every interest category.

However, it is critically important to me that any job I have is 90-100% remote. I am a caregiver for an elderly relative and also do not want to leave my rural southern location. I already work remotely, and like most of us I obtained my education remotely, so hopefully future employers will see that track record and allow me to be fully remote. I want the highest earning potential possible while still remaining fully remote.

My background: I am 22 years old and I have 9 years of total experience (including paid employment, independent contracting, volunteering and work-study). I am currently working in insurance claims (auto, motorcycle and RV) as an independent contractor. Technically and legally, I am owning my own business. I also do compliance audits and mystery shopping on the side (on an independent contractor basis) for several industries, including the automotive, retail, restaurant, financial services and distance education industries. I also am involved in focus groups and market research panels (also on an independent contractor basis). Previously, I was a Registered Pharmacy Technician licensed by the state and certified by the national board. I worked for one of the major drugstore chains and helped to train other employees on drug safety, legal compliance, insurance claims, pharmacy logistics and customer service skills. I also volunteered at a Critical Access rural hospital and helped train new volunteers. I had a retail marketing work-study position in high school and also worked in child care. Additionally, I have helped plan and execute many community, religious and social events on a volunteer basis (including key roles such as Master of Ceremonies, etc.), done farm work caring for crops and animals on my family's land, tutored my nieces and nephews, and currently co-manage (along with my husband) our investments including rental properties and stock portfolio.

I have my BSBA and AA and am about to start my WGU MBA. I also have 2 technical diplomas in child care.

I think my biggest weakness at this point is my lack of IT skills but I have no idea where to start developing some computer/technical skills. I can learn and adapt to new systems very quickly (such as the system I use to file insurance claims or the computer system in the pharmacy) but I have no technical skills beyond Word, PowerPoint and basic internet skills. I was considering becoming an actuary, because I like statistics and have insurance experience, but I am not sure if I will be able to successfully learn the technical aspects, or possibly a project manager.

If I had to narrow down one skill or function that I really love and am good at, it would be creatively transforming low-budget “ingredients” into a polished and attractive masterpiece that looks and feels like something much more expensive. This has included everything from testing out of my degree, to making beans and rice taste gourmet, to floristry arrangements made from dollar-store artificial flowers, to making my own wedding invitations with Microsoft Word and a 12-year-old printer, to flipping one of our properties. And, yes, this also includes resume, cover letter and interview techniques to creatively highlight certain aspects of your background and find valuable experiences and skills others might have overlooked

I love my current job but I need to move to a higher pay grade and move to employee status for health insurance purposes. Thanks for any help