Pros & Cons of Remote Working
Pros
- You don't need to commute to work. Instead spend that time doing things you love instead (did someone say morning yoga?).
- Ability to travel and work at the same time.
- Set up your work space exactly as you like it.
- Possible to spend more time close to loved ones or animals.
- More flexibility in the times you're working. (We practice ASYNC working as much as we can).
- Easier to have concentrated focus time.
- Work in your pyjamas?
Cons
- The lines between work and personal space can become blurred unless you make specific efforts to plan your time & working space.
- Easy to get distracted and "over commit" to family activities.
- Hard to really get to know your colleagues and spend time having small conversations beside a coffee machine.
- Easier to get lonely without personal interactions.
- Days can suddenly become meeting heavy since small conversations aren't happening naturally in the office.