Work At Home–Pros and Cons

The Surprising Truth About How Many Employees Want To Keep Working From Home

Like every thing we do, there are always pros and cons.

PROS OF WORKING AT HOME:

Less commuting-This can be a huge benefit depending upon the distance traveled.

Better work-life balance- More flexibility to address work and personal needs.

Less stress- Avoid problematic relationships with certain co-workers/meet deadlines on your schedule.

Can build international relationships- Can adjust to time differences with international clients.

CONS OF WORKING AT HOME:

The possibility of overworking- Without rigid office hours, you can lose track of time.

Isolation- It might be a big adjustment w/o the socialization of the office.

Less likely to be promoted- Out of sight, out of mind.

Need to purchase work-at-home supplies- furniture and equipment.

CONCLUSION:

The ideal solution may be to split your work between office and home

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