# Trying to decide how long i should hold out for a remote job **URL:** \ **Category:** School and/or work\ **Created:** [January 29, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295 "2026-01-29T19:04:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/1 "2026-01-29T19:04:00Z")
Unless we sell our condo soon, its pretty important that I get a job sometime soon. I dont want to see our savings shrink , as we are on fixed incomes without me having a job. I’m wondering what are my chances of landing one? Should I just give it a couple months and then start looking for work outside of the house? What do you think my chances are of landing something I can do from home part time? Should I be considering other opportunities? What are your opinions? ---
**Author:** ![everhopeful](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/everhopeful/32/605_2.png) [@everhopeful](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/everhopeful)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/2 "2026-01-29T19:06:13Z")
I think you should take @77nick77 's advice here: > [@Job hunting thread](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/job-hunting-thread/2256/8): > > I always suggest using employment agencies but it seems like no one has ever used one. I’ll post it again though. Employment agencies are where you can go and fill out an application and give to them and then they will do all the job hunting for you. If they find an employer looking for someone then they will notify you and you can put in your application and interview for the job. The employment agency does all the work of finding job openings. Some agencies charge for this service, sometimes… ---
**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/3 "2026-01-29T19:29:06Z")
I hate to say it but I spent almost a year looking for a remote job. I did find one but it was too stressful for me. Signing people up for Medicaid. Essentially it was customer service. They like to hire people who are disabled. Do you want their info? They might have something in your area. Here I’ll share it [https://share.google/HaElYHX2vbUGZQPEy](https://share.google/HaElYHX2vbUGZQPEy) ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/4 "2026-01-29T19:34:14Z")
Thanks for the link @FreeLunch . I can probably go a few months without having a huge impact on our savings, but I dont think its wise for me to take a year looking. Unless we sell the condo, it will put a significant strain on our resources. If I cant find something remote sometime soon , or we sell the condo, I might have to go the “brick and mortar” route. If we can sell the condo, it will buy me quite a bit of time to shop around at my leisure. ---
**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/5 "2026-01-29T19:35:19Z")
Good luck with selling the condo! ---
**Author:** ![Catman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/catman/32/14_2.png) [@Catman](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Catman)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/6 "2026-01-29T19:57:35Z")
> [@SzSupportAdmin](#): > > I’m wondering what are my chances of landing one? Should I just give it a couple months and then start looking for work outside of the house? I would look right now; I wouldn’t wait for a remote job that may or may not happen. If you do get hired soon by a brick and mortar job, take it. If a remote job does happen, and you don’t like your current job, you can always resign and take the remote job. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/7 "2026-01-29T20:02:08Z")
Thanks for your input @Catman . ---
**Author:** ![jukebox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b487fb/32.png) [@jukebox](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/jukebox)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/8 "2026-01-29T20:24:09Z")
could you mow lawns or do landscaping? I doubt it…just thought of it. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/9 "2026-01-29T20:33:38Z")
I am signing up for doordash for now. Doing the background check right now. ---
**Author:** ![shutterbug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/shutterbug/32/900_2.png) [@shutterbug](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/shutterbug)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/10 "2026-01-29T21:10:45Z")
> [@SzSupportAdmin](#): > > I’m wondering what are my chances of landing one? Medium to low. More people after remote jobs than there are remote jobs. You need to have a specialized and in-demand skillset to up the odds. ---
**Author:** ![POET](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/poet/32/485_2.png) [@POET](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/POET)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/11 "2026-01-29T21:35:29Z")
i’d say get it done as soon as possible. dont leave til tomorrow what you can do today. The fact is its winter now, and its nearing the end of winter so the world at large is naturally reaching the end of the resources its saved up over the abundant times in the summer. So the late winter months tend to be financially tougher times. So my advice would be to be proactive about making money now if you can rather than waiting until february, march, april etc. things will be tougher then. ---
**Author:** ![shutterbug](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/shutterbug/32/900_2.png) [@shutterbug](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/shutterbug)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 12:13am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/12 "2026-01-30T00:13:16Z")
> [@Catman](#): > > I would look right now; I wouldn’t wait for a remote job that may or may not happen. Absolutely. Take the job you need in the moment while searching for the job you want. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/trying-to-decide-how-long-i-should-hold-out-for-a-remote-job/2295/13 "2026-02-14T06:51:05Z")