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by vericiab 1948 days ago
An option for entry-level remote work that might be worth looking into is working as an insurance claims adjuster. I work for a company that makes software for the insurance industry and from what I've heard from clients, it's not uncommon for their junior adjusters to be 18-year-olds that just graduated from high school. So it can be a true entry-level, learn on the job type of role and the pay is decent. It will probably be a bit harder to find positions that are both entry-level and remote but your familiarity with computers would definitely be a point in your favor. Other roles in the insurance industry (eg claims intake, insurance processor, underwriting support) might be an option as well. It won't lead to a career in tech but it may be easier to get into and can pay the bills while you continue studying.

For more tech focused options, you may be able to find remote internships or co-ops that don't require you to be a current university student. You'd be sacrificing some stability compared to a permanent position but they'll be expecting applicants to have little to no practical experience. A data analyst type role could also be an option, but I'm less familiar with the typical job requirements for that.