FlexJobs Guide + Stop Drowning in Notes—Do This Instead

This week, we’re digging into FlexJobs for real remote leads—and a smarter way to organize your thoughts without getting buried in notes.

April 08, 2025

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Remote Work Hotspot of the Week

If you’ve been wading through sketchy job boards or clicking on “remote” listings that turn out to be... not remote, this one’s for you.

FlexJobs is a goldmine for anyone serious about finding legit remote work.

They’ve been around since 2007, and their whole thing is screening every job they post—no scams, no pyramid schemes, no bait-and-switch office jobs pretending to be remote.

They do charge a small membership fee, but it keeps the job quality high and the spam out.

You’ll find everything from entry-level gigs to six-figure roles. Full-time, part-time, freelance—you name it.

And they’ve got career resources, skill tests, webinars, resume tips... the whole toolkit.

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Now, let’s talk about the top 3 in-demand roles on that platform:

Accounting


If you’re good with numbers and love a clean spreadsheet, this one’s for you.

Accounting roles on FlexJobs include bookkeeping, tax prep, and financial reporting.

Businesses are always looking for reliable pros to help them stay on track financially—especially remote-friendly startups and small teams.

If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly, this is a steady lane with solid demand.

Software Engineering


If you can code, you’ve got options—and a lot of them.

These roles include everything from full-stack development to niche backend work and app building.

Skills like Python, JavaScript, React, and cloud platforms are in high demand.

Whether you’ve got startup experience or have built your own side projects, software engineers are among the most hired remote workers out there.

Sales & Account Management


If you’re a people person and know how to close deals, this is your zone.

Account executive roles focus on building relationships, pitching services, and helping customers find the right fit.

You don’t need a tech background—but you do need confidence, communication skills, and the drive to follow through.

If you love connecting with people and helping businesses grow, this is a great way to go remote without learning how to code.

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This Week’s Remote Work Hack

You’ve probably heard the advice: use Notion, Obsidian, or Evernote to create a “second brain” and organize your thoughts.

But here’s the catch—most people build a second brain that’s just as messy as their first one.

They dump links, clip articles, save half-written ideas... and never see them again.

The whole point of a second brain isn’t to hoard information. It’s to make your thinking easier.

So instead of stuffing your tools with random notes, start building a system that mirrors how you actually think and work.

Think in terms of actionable categories, not folders:

  • Ideas you want to test

  • Projects you’re actively working on

  • Things you’re learning right now

  • Stuff to reference when needed

Even better? Add simple tags like "next step," "needs review," or "ready to publish."

That way, you’re not just storing content—you’re making it easy to act on later.

Set a weekly “brain maintenance” time to review and clean things up.

10 minutes on Friday is all it takes to turn your note graveyard into a goldmine.

Bonus hack:
Use voice memos on the go (via apps like Otter or Notion Mobile) to capture fleeting ideas before they disappear.

Your best thoughts rarely show up when you’re staring at a blinking cursor.

The second brain isn’t about storing more—it’s about thinking less.

And when you set it up right, it becomes your most powerful remote work tool.

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Here’s to building a second brain that actually thinks with you. Set it up once, tweak it weekly, and let it take the mental load off your plate.

See you next week!

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