Perhaps at this moment, you are glued to a laptop in living quarters rented out to you in Cluj or an apartment in Iași, contemplating on whether or not there is some way to avoid the daily grind.
It is possible to start a new professionally enriching life, brimming with opportunities, if you have a job paying in dollars which gives you the ability to cross oceans, literally or metaphorically.
Turning through listings, one could easily find positions for remote work with organizations from New York, San Francisco and even Chicago. It is normal to be amazed: those remote companies that feel half the globe away, are actually hiring out of Romania, right? Surprise: they are already hiring.
Key Takeaways
- Within the right remote jobs portals, LinkedIn, and applications, assigned remote profiles, by 2025, US based companies could easily hire Romanians without them stepping outside the borders of the country.
- With Romania freelancing practitioners, US employers focus on clear statements of work and outcomes regardless of geography, making competition virtually non-existent for them.
- International clients can effortlessly be served thanks to reliable payment systems like Wise and Payoneer, coupled with fast international bank transfers.
- Freelance registration in Romania, allows to formalize income, build reputation, and adapt to new professional benchmarks making it easier to reclaim the country of shrinks.
- Establishing a profile on freelance platforms involves a client-centric model which applies to working for an American client. It requires remote control for them self-discipline, self motivation, professionalism, and absence of supervion.
Why US Companies Are Looking Farther Than Ever Before
A while ago, employees were offered a limited set of options through which they could get hired.
An American business used to look and recruit from a certain radius which was convenient for commuting to an office-based job.
This practice ceased to exist due to the pandemic and has not returned since. Most people seem to expect all work to be remote, and recruitment radius has expanded considerably.
Do we know where these people are? It spans way beyond suburbs, metropolitan areas, and even coastal countries, time-zone countries, and Romania.
As long as the location is technologically advanced and geographically desirable in Romania, borders do not exist. Combine geographically being in Eastern European zone with western inclination, and the country becomes immune to the nature of work provided.
Expectations are no longer limited to an agency or a senior consultant level, which fogs the demarcation lines around promotion. Being present in a position indicated creates the trust necessary for hypodescent alongside an unambiguous offer.
When Your Strength Isn’t Where You Live — But How You Work
In the case of such companies, the remote work location is only an ancillary consideration. The internet connection, hierarchy level, as well as personal work ethic are among other greater considerations.
This is especially to the advantage of Romanians. For one, you are situated in a timezone which conveniently aligns with half of the US working hours.
Your life story has equipped you to navigate uncertainty quite well. You have dealt with a wide array of obstacles in a resourceful manner. Just that attitude is far more important than any testament.
Undoubtedly, American clients are some of the most frequent users of Romanian subcontractors, commending them for their sharp intellect and high levels of motivation.
The need for pointless oversight is non-existent, as everyone is focused on achieving results. Furthermore, their focus on outcomes is virtually unmatched.
In the case that you support a US company from afar, and maintain a borderless professional attitude towards employment policy, you will be viewed as an essential contributor rather than a potential risk.
Elevate your self esteem and go further. Justifications for your roots are not needed. What truly counts is the value you bring.
You Can Get Hired Without Ever Leaving Your Home
Suppose you are hoping to secure a job at a US based company and do not own a green card, you have not visited the country before and do not plan on visiting it either. No problem because remote jobs will not require you to move.
For tax and business operational spending purposes, many companies prefer contractors. Most likely, you are categorized as an international freelancer or independent contractor, which means you freelance for an American firm while living in Romania. You freelance at your own time and place.
This isn’t a loophole. It’s simply the way business works today. You can always be hired from anywhere in the world graphic designing, providing customer support services, writing content, marketing, data entry, along with project coordination.
Your work contract could be simple with a straightforward monthly retainer or task-based payment systems, or hourly on freelancing websites. The point is you get money from an American company and are living and working in Romania.
Where To Find American Clients Who Are Actually Hiring
At this stage, it appears everyone is confused and stagnated, wondering things like, “How do I even begin?”
To set the record straight, there isn’t a single one-size-fits-all solution that will be right for you. Instead, what you have is a wide array of what can work for you based on your skill self-esteem, your level of self-appraisal, skill level, and the benchmarks you have for yourself.
Just like other Romanians, some prefer freelance platforms like Upwork where they sign up, bid for jobs, and receive payment via the platform.
Others take the more direct approach and simply… use Remote OK, AngelList, We Work Remotely to directly search for openings that startups and agencies post for remote employees.
Some people also reach out to firms through LinkedIn, Twitter, or their own websites, and then get social media accounts where they can do projects for them that can earn them some credit.
Something not openly told is that you don’t have to do all or any of it. Pick one course of action which is aligned with your thinking and work on it long enough to make a difference.
The key is to make sure that you do not spread yourself too thin, rather foster your veins of effort until there is a response which is positive.
The Message That Gets You Noticed Is Clear, Not Clever
Most beginners make the mistake of thinking that buzzwords will impress clients. Clients don’t care for sycophantic phrases or grandiloquent words. All they care for is clarity.
Let’s take American clients as an example. They will want to know every detail of the services being presented, how each step will be executed, and what the so-called outcomes are, even if those outcomes sound trivial to you.
To those just starting out, mediocre skills can be displayed in rudimentary ways. As an example, cover letters can be written stating every project undertaken, even if those were self-sponsored. At that stage, the focus should be on what may be offered at that time.
While applying for a position, do not copy and paste responses from one job to the other as we have all seen your generic responses. Generic does not apply when you’re trying to talk specifically about the job in the ad. Read the posting. Respond as a human, and explain to them what attracts you to the role, how you want to do the work, and what in your work history relates to the position.
Every answer should be concise, thoughtful and to the point, Demonstrating that care was put into them encourages tailored responses.
What Happens After You Land Your First Remote Job
The “yes” confirmation is likely to come from something rather straightforward. It could be that a client wants a document formatted, a blog written, a logo designed or a chat for an hour. It is very low paying work, but it sets a precedent.
In this case, that feedback enables a trust relationship to be built. And trust allows for new tasks to be delegated to you, which completes the above cycle.
You will begin to notice changes at this point. For one, responsiveness improves. Clients begin to respect your engagement history. Interview invitations start pouring in.
An ongoing engagement is quickly created from what initially is a small activity. You start receiving payments in dollars on a regular basis.
You now understand how much your life has transformed. Not via flight, but by platform.
Getting Paid From the US Without Any Hassles
Upon completing this task, the burning question that is at the forefront of your mind is, where do you actually go, in this case to collect payment? Romanians are lucky as they have many reliable routes to refer to.
The front-runners are Wise, Payoneer and Revolut. These services enable you to receive payment from international customers in dollars and their conversions to RON are quite good.
With most platforms, it is still possible to link these accounts directly, and even payments through contracts directly with clients from the US can be done safely using these services.
No forms to fill out, no need for a US bank account, just create the account, submit the necessary payment link, and it is possible to withdraw funds to US dollars.
It is safe, fast and easy. A portion of freelancers in Romania get paid weekly, some get paid after a project is done, yet others, at the end of the month.
The terms of services can be customized with the client, but what matters is that the funds have been received and are awaiting withdrawal.
When It’s Time To Register Your Work Officially
It would be best to register as a freelancer in Romania if your remote job pays you regularly.
A Personal Freelancer Authorization (PFA) is the most common option. With this legal status, you can issue invoices, declare your income, and pay taxes. No business partner or office is required. Only a few documents needed for the registry office suffice.
Although step might be overwhelming to think about, it helps you evolve significantly. It also helps you avoid legal issues down the road.
The PFA registration comes with significant advantages. It boosts your access to professional resources as well as bigger clients. Many unregistered remote workers in Romania formalize their status after a few months. While there is no ideal time, the effort is worthwhile if steady earnings are already coming in.
Working With US Clients Means Thinking Like a Pro
Paying attention to American clients may pay attention to work deadlines. They provide efficient check-ins and need updates at progress intervals. Every agreed upon delivery date must be met without exception.
This does not justify working round the clock. This means streamlined communication and expectation management. Notify them early if the communication revolves around reallocating timelines. When uncertain, seek clarification. If completing work early, proactively communicate the completion timelines.
No one is expecting you to meet the expectation. Simply demonstrate that there was an effort put in and your expectation were clearly communicated.
You do not need to have 12 am responses and US accent does not matter, but valuing the trust, autonomy and outcomes matters. Meeting these consistently will ensure job security while expanding professional relationships that leads to an easier life.
This Isn’t Just About Money | It’s About Freedom
Certainly, upon receiving a job offer from an American firm while based in Romania, your net income will increase, however, you gain even more – control.
To be more specific, you are no longer constrained with local pay grades, you have control over the unemployed panic, and what was once a restricted brand and controlled system turns into your own system granting you freedom over your future.
The change is remarkable once you grant yourself freedom everywhere. You can now stay alongside your family while earning international salary. Select even to reside in a village or large city.
This process allows you the flexibility of deciding when you would like to pause, expand, or relocate. Relocation allows expansion. Change emerges through that one self-defining decision – your career is not determined by your geography.
