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Remotive.io + Tame Your To-Do List in Under 5 Minutes
This week, we’re diving into Remotive for quality remote jobs—and a quick daily system to cut through task overload and stay on track!
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Welcome to you and the 11,741 other remote hustlers!
First, here’s a list of remote work companies (we keep this updated).
And from that list, we’re spotlighting the newest additions…
Remote Work Hotspot of the Week
Remotive is one of those rare job boards that actually helps remote workers to find real work.
Started in 2014 by someone who’s been on both sides of the hiring process, it’s grown from a simple newsletter into a full platform with handpicked remote jobs across tech, marketing, design, and support.
What makes it stand out? The listings are curated.
You won’t waste time with fake remote roles or vague “hybrid maybes.”
It’s also free to browse, and the filters make it easy to find jobs that fit how you want to work—full-time, part-time, freelance, async-friendly, etc.
Beyond jobs, Remotive has a few tools that can help you stand out.
There’s an AI resume builder, a helpful job seeker blog, and a Slack community where you can connect with others navigating remote life.
It’s low-pressure and useful—more like a resource hub than a job board with ads everywhere.
If you’re in the middle of a search or just keeping an eye out, Remotive’s worth adding to your regular check-in spots.
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Now, let’s talk about the top 3 in-demand roles on that platform:
Software Development
If you’re a builder who loves solving problems with code, you’ll feel right at home here.
Software development is by far the most active category on Remotive.
Companies are hiring for everything from backend engineers to AI researchers and Shopify developers.
Skills like TypeScript, Go, C++, and PowerBI are showing up across listings. Many roles are senior-level, but there are solid mid-level openings too.
If you’ve got experience and want to work remotely on real products, this category has depth and range.
Customer Support
If you’ve got patience, empathy, and solid communication skills, customer support roles are wide open.
These jobs focus on helping users solve problems, feel heard, and stay loyal to the brand. Some roles are chat-based, others are phone-heavy, and many are asynchronous.
Companies like Clipboard Health and Greenway Health are looking for people who can manage support queues, troubleshoot, and represent their brand with professionalism.
Great fit if you enjoy working with people and want a remote role that doesn’t require a tech background.
Marketing
If you know how to get attention and convert it into action, marketing roles on Remotive are waiting.
These include social media managers, digital strategists, content writers, SEO pros, and affiliate marketers. Many jobs come from growing SaaS companies that rely on lean, remote teams to run campaigns.
If you’ve got experience with analytics, email platforms, paid ads, or growth strategy, this category gives you room to shine.
It’s creative work that also pays well—and it’s in steady demand.
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This Week’s Remote Work Hack
Most remote workers start the day with a giant to-do list and end it feeling like they barely made a dent.
That’s where the 3-2-1 Rule can save your focus.
Instead of juggling 15 tabs, 3 inboxes, and endless half-finished tasks, this rule helps you cut through the noise:
3 priorities that absolutely need to get done today
2 smaller tasks that are quick wins (think: email replies, admin cleanup)
1 stretch goal you’ll tackle if time and energy allow
Why it works:
It forces you to define what “done” looks like—before the day runs away from you.
It keeps your task list from becoming a dumping ground and turns it into a realistic roadmap.
You also build momentum. Starting with your top 3 keeps you moving forward. The smaller tasks give you quick wins.
And the stretch goal gives you something to reach for if you’re in a flow.
This balance helps you avoid burnout and decision fatigue. You’re not guessing what to do next every hour—you already decided.
How to make it stick:
Write your 3-2-1 list before the day starts. Use a sticky note, whiteboard, Notion page—anything visible. Don’t let it hide in a tab you’ll forget to check.
If you’re managing your day in a digital calendar, go one step further and block time for each item. This turns your list into a plan, not a wish.
Bonus hack:
Track your completed 3-2-1 lists each week. Over time, you’ll start seeing patterns—what keeps slipping? What tasks always drain your energy?
That insight helps you plan even better going forward.
This one shift can turn a scattered day into a focused one—and help you feel like you’re actually moving the needle.
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Here’s to finally feeling in control of your workday. Set your 3-2-1 plan before the chaos hits, adjust as needed, and let it guide you through the noise.
See you next week!