There are very few things in life that we have full control over. Even with the best-laid plans and hard work, you may still find yourself without a job and struggling to make ends meet, all because of circumstances that are often beyond your control. It’s never a pleasant situation to be in, and you may find yourself mired in grief and despair.

But of course, if there’s one thing that you can control, it’s how you approach the hand that life dealt you, and no doubt, you are going to want to find ways to continue earning an income while in between jobs—and maybe even find a worthwhile career while you’re at it. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of ways you can do exactly that, thanks to modern technology. Needless to say, it will serve you very well, indeed, to make use of the tools and resources that are, more often than not, literally at your fingertips. Here’s how.

Choose flexibility.

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