The number of people working from home has been on the rise in recent years. Some people love working at home rather than commuting to the office each day, while others hate it. Private companies employ the majority of home-based workers, whereas the government hires very few remote workers. Let’s look at the pros and cons of working from home.
Advantages:
- Reduce traffic: Working from home or remote areas reduces traffic congestion in cities. If most people work from home, there will be fewer people on the roads and less traffic.
- Flexible working hours: Working at home makes you more flexible. You can plan your work during your most productive time, helping you create a workflow that works for you.
- Saves employers money: Employers don’t have to incur more expenses for office space and other office equipment. Employees can work in the comfort of their homes and submit the work once done.
- Increase productivity: Working at home makes you more productive. It enables you to learn time management, self-discipline, motivation, and focus, which are critical components for your success.
Disadvantages:
- Loneliness: Sitting in your home office all day without interacting with other coworkers can make you feel lonely.
- No full access to technology platforms: Although cloud technology has made it possible for remote workers to work from anywhere, data security and consumer protection concerns limit telecommuters from having full access.
- Overworking: Sometimes you may end up overworking yourself, especially if there is less distinction between your work and personal life.
- Difficult to build relationships: If you don’t have daily face-to-face connections with clients and colleagues, it can be hard to establish a great relationship and trust with them.
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