Remote Work News
Keep up with the latest news, tips & resources to help you live a life of freedom & flexibility!
December's Job Numbers Look Good. Here's Why That's Misleading.
December layoffs hit 18-month lows, but hiring is frozen. Why the 2026 job market is worse than the data suggests - and what senior professionals must do now.
Land Your Dream Remote Job: How to Stand Out & Get Hired | Work It Like A Mum
In this week's episode of the Work It Like a Mum Podcast, we're joined by Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, a consultancy dedicated to helping people secure meaningful remote work.
Stand Out Without Boundaries | Pitch Live with Amy Summers
This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Michelle Coulson, founder and CEO of Remote Rebellion, a company that empowers people to design their dream lives with freedom and flexibility by building meaningful, location-independent careers through remote work.
Working Remotely Can Make Your Kids Smarter
Remote work isn't just changing your career – new data reveals it can boost your kids' test scores by 9%. Discover the unexpected educational advantage of working from home.
Why Remote Work Hasn't Solved Ageism
If you're over 40 and remote, you've noticed it. The exclusion. The "technical glitches." The younger colleagues getting your opportunities. This is digital age discrimination. Here's how to document it and what to do next.
20 Years of Experience. 6 Seconds of Attention.
Your 20+ years of leadership experience should command respect, not get filtered out by ATS. Learn why senior leaders struggle with modern hiring systems and the strategic shift needed to land remote leadership roles that match your expertise.
The "Remote Promotion Penalty" Is Real.
Remote workers get promoted 31% less than office employees. Learn the executive-level strategies to beat proximity bias, increase visibility, and advance your career without going back to the office.
The Gift Nobody Wants This Christmas
Another year of commuting. Another year of office politics. Here's the brutal truth about landing a senior-level remote role in 2026 - and the 90-second reality check you need.
The Golden Cage Tradeoff
You've got the salary, the title, and the house…but you're miserable. The trade-off for your golden cage is costing more than you think. Here's how to escape.
The Q2 Intelligence Leak (Part 3 of 3)
The median time to first remote job offer just hit 68.5 days - a 22% increase in 3 months. But the top 1% aren't waiting. They're bypassing the system entirely. Here's how.
The Q2 Intelligence Leak (Part 2 of 3)
The "list everything" resume is dead. Discover why top remote job candidates are adding less, not more - and how to beat the ATS with a smarter resume strategy.
The Q2 Intelligence Leak (Part 1 of 3)
Uncover the truth behind remote job hunting with exclusive Q2 data insights: 461,000 real applications reveal what's working, why you're being ghosted, and how to beat the system.
The Invisibility Trap: Why "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" Is the Quiet Killer of Remote Careers
Being good at your remote job isn't enough. Learn the 3-part "Working Out Loud" framework that keeps you visible, proves your impact, and positions you for promotion.
The Senior Curse: Too Experienced for an Algorithm
Tired of being invisible to recruiters? Discover how senior professionals can bypass algorithmic job market barriers and strategically connect with decision-makers who need their expertise.
The "Fake Remote" Trap
Most "remote" jobs are traps in disguise. Learn the 4 hidden red flags recruiters use to spot fake flexibility, location restrictions, and toxic cultures before you waste another application.
It's My Birthday. And I Have A Confession.
Stop chasing remote jobs that trap you in the same system. Learn how to design your freedom-first life and build a location-independent career around it. For women over 30 who refuse to settle.
The Application Graveyard: Why 97% of Candidates Never Make it Out
Tired of getting ghosted on remote job applications? Discover the invisible 6-Second Test recruiters use to discard 97% of resumes. Learn 3 secrets to beat the system.
Feel Like You Should Be More Grateful?
Feeling guilty for wanting more from life, even though you “should” be grateful? Learn how remote work and aligned choices can help you break free, reclaim your time, and finally build a life that feels like your own.
What Do You Really Want?
Most people chase society’s version of success without stopping to ask what they truly want. Here’s why that question matters, and how it could change your career path.
Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Visa: Work From Paradise
Costa Rica now offers a digital nomad visa for US remote workers. 1-2 years of tax perks, beaches, and pura vida living. Discover what it means for your remote career and how to position yourself to take advantage.