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is working from home better than working out in the world
im not sure which one would be better for me #business
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Sara Beth’s Answer
Hi Christian! There are pros and cons for working from home or in the office. Depending on your personal preferences either option could be a great fit! Here are some benefits and drawbacks for each work environment.
Working from home:
Pros
-Flexible schedule
-Relaxed dress code
-No commute
Cons
-More time management
-Distractions
-Less social interaction
Working in the office:
Pros
-Social interaction
-More defined time management
-Easier to focus
Cons
-Commute
-Dress code
-Strict schedule
Working from home:
Pros
-Flexible schedule
-Relaxed dress code
-No commute
Cons
-More time management
-Distractions
-Less social interaction
Working in the office:
Pros
-Social interaction
-More defined time management
-Easier to focus
Cons
-Commute
-Dress code
-Strict schedule
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi Christian,
The answer to this question is it depends. I have a job that is perfect for working from home. I do not have to be in an office to do my job. I can be on a beach on the other side of the world and do really well. Virtual technology has allowed me to stay connected and even be very successful in my work. The challenge for me - I don't like working from home. If I am not careful, I will just work and work and work and work, because my home is my office. I used to be a workaholic, working 80 to 90 hours a week. So when I changed to my current employer, I was excited to be able to go to an office and have a place separate from my home to work. Then when I left the office, I could leave my work behind. I have always worked from a computer so I could work from home when I needed to. And my job can be mobile, so I have traveled to 15 countries for work. But the best days for me are those where I am able to be around people and have those conversations that never come up when you are working from home.
That was my long way to say that you are going to need to determine if what you want to do is a good job to do from home and then you will need to figure out how to make a life that isn't completely full of work.
Gloria
The answer to this question is it depends. I have a job that is perfect for working from home. I do not have to be in an office to do my job. I can be on a beach on the other side of the world and do really well. Virtual technology has allowed me to stay connected and even be very successful in my work. The challenge for me - I don't like working from home. If I am not careful, I will just work and work and work and work, because my home is my office. I used to be a workaholic, working 80 to 90 hours a week. So when I changed to my current employer, I was excited to be able to go to an office and have a place separate from my home to work. Then when I left the office, I could leave my work behind. I have always worked from a computer so I could work from home when I needed to. And my job can be mobile, so I have traveled to 15 countries for work. But the best days for me are those where I am able to be around people and have those conversations that never come up when you are working from home.
That was my long way to say that you are going to need to determine if what you want to do is a good job to do from home and then you will need to figure out how to make a life that isn't completely full of work.
Gloria
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Donna’s Answer
Dear Christian,
We have answered your question as a team of colleagues with various backgrounds of either being fully remote workers to hybrid workers to formerly in person workers. We collectively agree that there are pros and cons to both. Here are some answers that we compiled:
- Some of us expressed a preference is to work in the office - more focused, less home distractions, more productive in the office setting, sense of community in the office, easier to access colleagues who are also in the office and this could also be more efficient use of time, hearing other people's conversations would mean picking up more things and sitting in on more things that can't happen from home. when in the office, more collaboration/networking by being in the realworld is not easy or not the same as doing it remotely.
- Some of us expressed a preference to work at home to achieve work life balance, meal planning, dress comfortably, multi-tasking, more mobility (work from anywhere - ie starbucks) , complete tasks on own pace. After not working in an office, it can feel slighly overwhelming to return. not having a long commute time is another important consideration.
Having been remote before the pandemic (6 years) acknowledge that everyone works differently - our organization supported hybrid work early on (ie remote and in-person) so we had good preparation for this fully remote environment. There can be less distractions at home, less chatting - loss of productivity, able to hyper focus at home.
For those who are mature in career it makes working from home easier versus early in career in more of a learning mode.
Per haps the best solution might be hybrid model - what works for individuals best. remove expectations for being in office all the time.
We have answered your question as a team of colleagues with various backgrounds of either being fully remote workers to hybrid workers to formerly in person workers. We collectively agree that there are pros and cons to both. Here are some answers that we compiled:
- Some of us expressed a preference is to work in the office - more focused, less home distractions, more productive in the office setting, sense of community in the office, easier to access colleagues who are also in the office and this could also be more efficient use of time, hearing other people's conversations would mean picking up more things and sitting in on more things that can't happen from home. when in the office, more collaboration/networking by being in the realworld is not easy or not the same as doing it remotely.
- Some of us expressed a preference to work at home to achieve work life balance, meal planning, dress comfortably, multi-tasking, more mobility (work from anywhere - ie starbucks) , complete tasks on own pace. After not working in an office, it can feel slighly overwhelming to return. not having a long commute time is another important consideration.
Having been remote before the pandemic (6 years) acknowledge that everyone works differently - our organization supported hybrid work early on (ie remote and in-person) so we had good preparation for this fully remote environment. There can be less distractions at home, less chatting - loss of productivity, able to hyper focus at home.
For those who are mature in career it makes working from home easier versus early in career in more of a learning mode.
Per haps the best solution might be hybrid model - what works for individuals best. remove expectations for being in office all the time.
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Pro’s Answer
Definitely!!! You can set your own hours, not have to worry about being stuck in traffic or late, and if you're your own boss, then you won't have to worry about being fired! You can eat or sing at the top of your lungs the whole time you're working, and no one can tell you not to! You can even work in your pajamas and not worry about brushing your hair (or your teeth)! If you're a remote employee working for someone else, then you may have to work set hours, or they may offer you the flexibility of setting your own!
Think about what kinds of remote work you want to do
Check out a site with virtual job opportunities, like Indeed or Simply Hired
Apply for any job openings that interest you
Start working!
Be the best worker they've ever had so they'll want to keep you working for them!
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Mounia’s Answer
The answer to this question depends on several factors:
1- The nature of the work: if your work requires human presence and interaction.
2- The conditions in which you’re working from home: I find it cumbersome to work from home especially if there is have too much distractions. In such case, I would prefer to work from office because I can concentrate.
3- The flexibility offered by your company: if your job can be done from home then you can benefit from the flexibility offered by the firm and avoid driving back and forth especially if you live far.
1- The nature of the work: if your work requires human presence and interaction.
2- The conditions in which you’re working from home: I find it cumbersome to work from home especially if there is have too much distractions. In such case, I would prefer to work from office because I can concentrate.
3- The flexibility offered by your company: if your job can be done from home then you can benefit from the flexibility offered by the firm and avoid driving back and forth especially if you live far.