📝 The pandemic has changed the future of work forever

Over the past year, we’ve seen major shifts in the way people work throughout the world. 😷 🏠 The COVID-19 pandemic closed office buildings everywhere seemingly overnight and people have had to adjust to working from home, caring for families, trying to stay healthy, and not losing their minds while doing so. It has put immense pressure on so many individuals and this collective trauma has also raised a lot of questions about the future of work.

Lots of companies started transitioning to remote work last year and it’s clear to see that this trend will stick around for a long time after. In speaking with my friends and other creatives in my community, I keep hearing more and more people share how much they’ve come to value having a flexible schedule, working from wherever they are, and not having to commute or go into an office every day. Even with vaccines becoming more widely available and as office buildings begin opening back up, I truly believe that people will continue wanting the flexibility and autonomy they’ve gained this past year. Companies will have to adapt to support this long-term and with that comes the growing opportunity to find work from anywhere! ✈️✨

Never before was it this easy to find new jobs, clients, or collaborators remotely. This major shift in work culture has created access to a huge array of talent from all over the world. Designers🧑🏼‍🎨, developers👩🏽‍💻, strategists🕵🏿‍♂️, producers👨🏻‍🔧 from everywhere are taking control over their work-life, and choosing when and where to work, and who to work for!

Sure, there are lots of people who do still want to return to an office building and work nine to five, but a growing number of professionals are choosing to go independent or seeking out permanent remote roles to maintain their flexible work-life. 💃 Working this way gives you the freedom to pause when you want to, dictate your own schedule, and choose which projects you take on. Also, the power to work from anywhere in the world! 🌎

Several years ago, it may have been a lot harder to find flexible work, however now there are a number of platforms and services available that are connecting clients with creatives. One of them is Contra!💥 Contra allows you to showcase your past projects online and advertise services to connect you with new clients. No resume, no networking needed. It also is a growing community of creators from all over the world. However, unlike other platforms, Contra is made by creatives for creatives and it’s putting the power back in the hands of professionals and allowing them to make choices about their income and the life they want to live.

So If you’re thinking of making a change in the way you work, I encourage you to give Contra a try! ✌️🔥