Picture this: You wake up, roll out of bed, grab your coffee and walk mere steps to your home office to begin the day. The dream of working from wherever you are in the world is an actual reality for many GenX pros…what about you? On today’s episode we dive into remote work – pros, cons, controversy and more.
Resources Mentioned On Today’s Show:
Malcolm Gladwell Interview About Working From Home On YouTube:
Work From Home Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Better work-life balance. …
- Control over your commute. …
- Work from where you want. …
- Access to more opportunity. …
- Improved inclusivity, diversity, and exposure to different cultures. …
- Lower cost of living. …
- Earn more money. …
- Lower environmental impact and improved sustainability.
Cons:
- Isolation
- Lack of Interaction w/Co-Workers
- Access to equipment
- Speed of reply from co-workers
- Direct Message Interpretation Often Lost In Translation
- May end up working more
Tips on Working Remote:
- Ask Employer Directly
- Search Job Boards using “REMOTE” as location
- Flexjobs.com
- Look for a “Hybrid” work model
- BONUS**** – Listen until the END of the episode for the tip I’ve used to secure remote work.
