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Balancing Work & Career as a Special Needs Parent
By Tracy Peterson | Last Update: September 23, 2025
Navigating the complexities of both work and family life, particularly a family life with special needs, can be challenging. As a parent to a non-verbal person on the autism spectrum, I had to be creative in finding ways to earn a legitimate income to help support my family while being available to care for my family. This unique experience has shaped my career path in remarkable ways.
Technology enabled a shift in the way I found and leveraged my experience in retail to find flexible 1099 & W2 roles that included mystery shopping and merchandising. Through a mystery shopper platform, I landed my first hybrid remote role in 2006, where I gathered store-level data on a device that I would later transmit and manage the administrative side of my role via dial-up from home. This incredibly flexible opportunity evolved into scheduling, sourcing, and eventually recruiting...the role that I absolutely enjoy with every ounce of my being. Outside of the occasional gig economy opportunities that I enjoyed for an abundance of reasons, I have worked fully remotely since 2012, learning some of the most effective and efficient means to earn an income while navigating a positive and productive work-life balance.
As a Recruiter/Talent Acquisition Specialist, Affiliate Marketer, and otherwise 1099 Independent Contractor, I am partnered with multiple organizations with different hiring needs and opportunities. Whenever possible, the name of the organization is provided in the relevant job description. However, some roles will be listed as confidential due to third-party client requirements or linked directly to the partnership website.
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AI & IT
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DRIVERS / DRIVING
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Human Resources / RECRUITING / TALENT ACQUISTION
- Merchant Services Recruiter - Nationwide (Part to Full-Time, 1099 Commission-Only, Fully Remote/Work-From-Home, NO Investment Required)
LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS
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Sales & MARKETING
- B2B Lead Generation Specialist - Nationwide (Part to Full-Time, 1099 Commission-Only, Fully Remote/Work-From-Home)
- B2B Sales Agent - Nationwide (Part to Full-Time, 1099 Commission-Only, Hybrid Field-Based to Fully Remote/Work-From-Home)
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