Nowadays, thanks to the internet, you don’t have to spend 4 agonizing hours in traffic just to get to your place of work. You catch up with your clients even when enjoying a well-deserved holiday in Mombasa.

Or you can even hold a conference from the comfort of your bedroom with your pajamas on. Moreover, you can spend more time with your family and get the freedom to spend the day as you wish.

Does this story sound too good to be true? Well, don’t take our word for it. We recently caught up with Sheeroh Kiarie who works as an online video transcriptionist on odesk.com and elance.com.

Read her story here.