Frequently asked questions
The questions we get most often from working parents, caregivers, and employers using FlexCareers.
What does "parent-friendly score" actually mean?
It's a 10-99 score we calculate for every listing by reading the words the employer chose to put in their own posting. We look for explicit signals — asynchronous, part-time, parental leave, flexible hours, school hours, four-day week, no on-call — and add weighted points for each. We subtract points for signals that suggest the opposite (on-call rotation, fast-paced startup, long hours, in-office, hybrid required). A score of 75+ is a strong signal that the role was written with flexibility in mind. A score of 50-65 is the baseline for fully-remote roles that didn't surface explicit caregiver-friendly language. A score below 50 means we found language that suggests the role might be high-pressure even though it's remote.
The score is a starting filter, not a verdict. Always read the full listing and ask clarifying questions in your first interview.
Where do the listings come from?
Primarily from We Work Remotely's public RSS category feeds, with supplementary listings from the Remotive public API. We do not scrape paywalled job boards, repost private listings, or accept listings from sources we cannot legally republish. Every listing links directly to the original employer application page — we are a discovery layer, not a recruiter.
How often are the listings refreshed?
The current snapshot was generated on the date stamped at the top of the data file. We re-run the seed script periodically to refresh the listings; if you see a job posted weeks ago, it's likely still active on the source site, but always confirm on the application page before investing time.
Why don't I see the role I want at the company I want?
FlexCareers only sees what the source feeds expose. If a company posts directly to their careers page without syndicating to a public board, we won't have it. We're working on accepting direct submissions — see post a flexible job.
I'm a caregiver, not a parent. Is this site for me too?
Yes. The flexibility signals we score for — asynchronous work, part-time hours, no on-call, control over your own schedule — are valuable for anyone doing care work. That includes caring for elderly parents, partners with chronic illness, siblings with disabilities, or yourself during recovery or treatment. The site copy mentions parents most often because it's the largest segment of our users, but the filters work identically for any caregiving situation.
Do you charge applicants?
No. There is no signup, no resume parser, no fee. You can use the site fully without giving us any information.
Do you charge employers?
Not currently. We may introduce optional featured-listing tiers in the future, but the parent-friendly score will never be influenced by payment, and basic listings will always be free.
How do I get email alerts for new roles?
We don't currently offer email alerts. Right now the best way to follow new listings is to bookmark the category page that matches your search and check it weekly. If enough users ask for alerts we'll add them.
Why is the part-time category so small compared to full-time?
Because honest part-time remote work is genuinely rare. Most "remote" roles posted publicly are 40-hour-a-week salaried positions. We don't pad the category with full-time roles tagged as "flexible because it's remote" — if the listing doesn't say part-time, we don't list it as part-time.
What's the catch?
There is no catch. FlexCareers is a small independent project. The cost of running it is low, and the benefit (helping working parents and caregivers find honest flexible work) is high enough that we're happy to keep it free. If we ever introduce paid features, they will be optional, transparent, and never compromise the integrity of the listings.