100 Top Companies with Remote Jobs in 2017 - CareerEnlightenment.com

Why People Want to Work RemotelyAt FlexJobs, we hear regularly from job seekers who are actively looking for jobs that allow telecommuting. We recently asked people to tell us why they value work flexibility, and over 600 people responded.When it comes to remote work in particular, professionals told us they want to work from home for a huge variety of reasons:To Find More Time, and to Be More Efficientâ€"at Home and at WorkChristina L.: “I like work flexibility because I waste too much time daily getting everything prepared to bring to work for my husband, myself and my son, especially commuting for two hours each day. I would be so much more productive and efficient if I would work from home!”To Volunteer and Be Involved in the CommunityCindy B.: “I like work flexibility because it allows me to keep running my after-school program for homeless kids. I love the synergies that working with the kids and flexible work allow.”To Manage a Chronic IllnessNancy A.: “I love workin g from homeâ€"setting my own schedule and be able to work in my pjs. I have been a remote employee for about 15 years now and would never go back to an office. I have fibromyalgia and some days are really tough. If I had to add a commute onto my day, I would never be able to do it. Working from home with flexible hours allows me to take care of myself as well as get my work done.”To Reduce StressJames: “I like work flexibility because I love the freedom of making your own schedule and not having to punch a clock. Plus, doesn’t hurt that I don’t have to be stuck in rush hour traffic or in a stuffy cubicle. A lot less stress and more time at home=success to me!”To Juggle Life as a Military SpouseJulie P.: “I like work flexibility because my husband and I have a rainbow baby making a grand entrance into the world in seven  weeks and I don’t want to miss any little smile or cry because I’m at work. We thank God for another opportunity to be parents and aren’t going to take a single moment for granted. My husband is in the military and works long hours, so I’m excited to work from home and have the flexibility to help support our family while raising our little bundle of precious, and still be there to make my husband lunch when he comes home!”To Be HealthierJess: “I like work flexibility because I enjoy working at my own time and having work-life balance. A big plus: cooking healthy meals throughout the day is SO much easier with a work-from-home job versus a traditional 9-to-5 site!”To Balance Work with Being a CaregiverElizabeth H.: “I like work flexibility because it is essential for me to work from my home office/studio. I am my mother’s primary caregiver. She is 95. Work flexibility allows me to be close by in case she needs anything. This gives us both peace of mind and the best quality of life for her. It allows me to work hours that accommodate her needs and still serve a company or client, who can benefit from my skills and e xperience. It is the means for me to have a life balanced with my work. I am very grateful to FlexJobs for helping me find credible employers that allow me to work remotely with flexible hours.”To Find Stable Work Situations Amid Regular MovesSara S.: “I like work flexibility because my husband’s education and job as a pastor has moved our family to six different states. With a flexible job, I can continue working with the same company and do not have to be on the job hunt every time we move.”To Make EVERYTHING BetterSusan: “I like work flexibility because…of many reasons. I can travel to exciting places and work from there, then play the minute I am free. If I need to be with aging parents or sick children, I can work from home with a flexible job. When I suffered an injury and had to walk around on crutches on the ice to drive to my job, I saw the value of having a flexible job working from home to avoid bad weather situations. Choosing to work a flexible home-based jo b saves on carbon emissions. The type of foods you eat from home are much healthier compared to take out or preserved dinners. A flexible job gives a person time to participate in physical activities with family and friends instead of commuting two hours every day. Having those two hours back in a day to do productive things towards my house like cleaning or cooking or just spending time with my family and friends is amazing!”Readers, are you ready to find a great remote job in 2017? What stands out to you from this list of the 100 top companies with  remote jobs? Share your thoughts below!