Why Remote Working is Better

Are remote jobs the future of work?

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It’s no secret that remote working has risen in popularity over the last few years, making the ability to work from home more of an expectation than an option. With more and more people accepting jobs that require them to work from home, it has become necessary to know the perks and drawbacks of this practice so you can decide if working remotely would be a good fit for you or not. Here are some reasons why remote working is better!

4 Reasons You Should Work Remotely

In recent years, more and more companies have started adopting a remote work policy. They’ve found that remote employees can be more productive when they’re not tethered to an office and they don’t have to worry about commuting costs. The reasons are many, but there are four main reasons why working remotely might be right for you. Here’s what you need to know

1. You can live wherever you want: There are lots of people who would love to live in New York City or San Francisco, but it just doesn’t make sense financially for them — or even logistically (it’s hard enough dealing with all those hills in SF). If you don’t want to spend two hours each day on your commute, or if it just makes sense financially for you to move somewhere else (maybe where housing is cheaper), working remotely gives you that flexibility.
2. You can get rid of your commute: Commuting sucks. It really does. If you live close enough to walk or bike to work, that’s great! But most Americans don’t live in walkable communities, so driving is inevitable for most people and sitting in traffic isn’t much fun either. Plus, if you take public transportation into the city every morning, chances are you’ll sit around waiting at a station at some point during your trip as well. Working remotely means never having to sit through rush hour traffic again!
3. Work/life balance becomes easier: Have you ever felt like you needed more hours in the day? When was the last time you had an evening off without any meetings scheduled? Or spent a weekend doing something other than catching up on emails? Working remotely allows you to better manage your time and energy, which will ultimately improve your productivity.
4. You’ll save money: Commuting costs money, whether it’s gas or train tickets, or Uber rides, not to mention wear and tear on your car. Let’s face it, nobody likes paying extra fees because their employer is too cheap to offer free parking! Once you’ve paid for parking and gas, eating out because you’re too tired from work to cook dinner, how much money do you think is left over at the end of each month?

A Disclaimer

Not everyone can telecommute. Not everyone should telecommute. Some jobs require you to be in a certain place at a certain time, like construction workers or emergency responders. Still, more and more companies have been experimenting with remote working, and more and more employers are coming around to its benefits.

So if you’re going to try it out yourself, here are some tips on how not to suck at it About 10 years ago, I had an office job. I commuted for about an hour each way every day (plus time spent getting ready in the morning). After about four years of that routine, I started having panic attacks.

One day I couldn’t breathe because my heart was racing so fast from being stuck in traffic for over an hour. This was after three weeks of horrible sleep because of those awful panic attacks during which I would wake up drenched in sweat and sometimes crying uncontrollably.

The Pros of Remote Work

Let’s be honest, remote work isn’t always easy. But it can be highly rewarding, especially if you know why it’s so great. The main advantages of remote work include:

1. More time to focus on high priority tasks
2. More flexibility to manage your life
3. Reduced office politics and drama (and related stress)
4. No commuting stress
5. Increased opportunities for professional development and training (in fact, 63% of telecommuters say they have more opportunities for training at their current job)
6. Less time in an office means more time with family. So when it comes to remote work, there are clearly pros and cons. But overall? It might just be worth a shot!

The Cons of Remote Work

At its core, remote work allows workers to have a more flexible schedule. This works for many people, but it’s also important to recognize that working from home poses challenges not always present in a traditional office setting. For example, it can be easy to lose track of time when you don’t have anyone looking over your shoulder or to fall into a distracted state when no one is there telling you to hurry up!

These are important things to consider before making the switch. If you’re still keen on ditching your desk job and becoming an entrepreneur, make sure these points don’t scare you off.

Why Remote Work Is Better For Companies

Why not hire talented people who can get their jobs done without having to be on-site? A growing number of businesses are turning to remote workers. The efficiency and productivity that comes with using these employees make it more than worth it.

Health Benefits Of Working Remotely

One of the biggest reasons why people love working remotely is that it allows them to create a better work-life balance. Working from home saves you money on gas, and having a life outside of work can make you more productive at work.

Being able to find a balance between your professional and personal life can make working far more enjoyable. You’ll also be able to get more done if you don’t have to worry about leaving early or showing up late because of transportation issues.

Working Remotely Final Thoughts

There are many things to consider when deciding whether or not to work remotely and there will be trade-offs no matter what you choose. But at its core, working remotely allows you to work on your terms and in a way that suits you.

Ultimately, remote work can give us more freedom over our lives and more time for what really matters. Some may miss certain elements of being an office employee but I’ve found something better than that, I have more control over my life.

There are advantages to working from home including reduced stress levels and a healthier lifestyle, as well as increased productivity for some workers. I hope this gives you some insight on working remotely.