The Future of Work Is Flexible

Our understanding of work is evolving. An increasing number of opportunities have moved away from the traditional model where, every weekday, people commute to an office and sit at a desk for eight hours before returning home. At Outlier, we marry that flexible work ethos to our mission of building great AI. We offer short-term, project-based work that allows our contributors to flex their expertise, earn some extra bucks, and do so on their own schedules.

And we’re serious when we say you can work when and where you want. Our contributors work as freelancers, not full-time employees. Some work as little as a few hours a week, others far more depending on current demand for their expertise. The choice is yours.

Outlier is especially compatible with other forms of work. Many people have side projects that don’t mesh well with a full-time, onsite job. They may be artists or writers whose workload varies greatly from week to week, or they’re trying to get their own businesses off the ground and need supplemental income that adapts to their demanding schedules. 

“My favorite part is the freedom,” says Valeria, an Outlier contributor. “You can adjust it to any type of career that you have on the side. I’m an artist and my schedule can change from week to week. If you have time, you can just make money on the side and it's very helpful.”

Outlier’s project-based model is also conducive to non-work-related obligations like school or family. Students, parents, and caregivers often have irregular schedules — amd most part-time opportunities pull them away from their important obligations. Outlier allows them to get their work-life balance just right. 

“I'm a mom with five kids,” says Outlier contributor Gabriela. “I feel like there's flexibility if I need to take a day off because one of the kids is sick or if my oldest needs a ride. I can be there for my family and still provide for my family. So it's perfect.”

If you're interested in working on Outlier and getting paid on your own time, check out opportunities here.