{"id":2990,"date":"2020-12-04T13:58:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T10:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multilingua.edu.gr\/2020\/12\/04\/10-reasons-working-remotely-is-even-better-than-you-thought-it-was\/"},"modified":"2022-09-07T16:45:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T13:45:26","slug":"10-reasons-working-remotely-is-even-better-than-you-thought-it-was","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/multilingua.edu.gr\/en\/2020\/12\/04\/10-reasons-working-remotely-is-even-better-than-you-thought-it-was\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Working Remotely Is Even Better Than You Thought it Was"},"content":{"rendered":"
by Adda Birnir<\/div>\n

Work in your PJs, avoid the commute, answer emails from a hammock while sipping a pineapple daiquiri\u2014you\u2019ve heard the common benefits of working remotely (and yes, they\u2019re true!). But there are some things that might surprise you about what it\u2019s like when you don\u2019t have to go into the office every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a look at these 10 ways your life can be different when you work remotely, then go out and get that great remote job you\u2019ve dreaming of!<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Your Office Can Be Any Kind<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You\u2019ll probably work from home if you work remotely. But that doesn\u2019t mean you have to have fill a corner of your living room with a clunky desk, a huge monitor, and an ugly rolling chair. You can fit your office wherever it fits in your life. I\u2019ve heard about a remote worker who uses her kitchen breakfast bar as a standing desk (all those health benefits with no investment!) and one who converted part of her bedroom closet into a \u201chidden\u201d office so she can just shut her work away at the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Your Office Can Be Anywhere\u2014and I Mean Anywhere!<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      And you\u2019re not tied to your home, either. That doesn\u2019t mean your only other location will be the coffee shop around the corner: You can take care of your job while traveling (passengers only if you\u2019re in the car, please!), enjoying the great outdoors (thanks to long laptop battery life and tethering to your phone), or even listening to your favorite band at a live concert (a tested and true location of a remote customer service manager I know who\u2019s a die-hard country music fan).<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. You\u2019ll Save Money<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Of course you\u2019ll see an immediate difference in your bank account when you don\u2019t need to bear the costs of commuting. But you\u2019ll also find savings in other areas. You won\u2019t have to force yourself into a suit and polished shoes anymore if that\u2019s not your style\u2014no more separate wardrobes for work and for the rest of your life! And you can also save on food costs since you\u2019ll easily be able to whip up your own lunch and coffee if you work from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Your Schedule Can Be Your Own<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          A lot of the work that can be done remotely nowadays can also be done on a flexible schedule. For example, if you\u2019re a web developer or a content creator, you can most likely do your coding or writing whenever it suits you as long as you meet your deadlines. So, night owls, rejoice! You can still put in your eight hours without starting at 8 AM.<\/span><\/p>\n

          If you do need to work specific hours, you\u2019re sure to still have some break time\u2014time you can use however you\u2019d like! Even if you have just 10 minutes, you can do something that just wouldn\u2019t be possible in a traditional office: bust those samba moves, play a few tunes on your guitar, or take a refreshing power nap. You\u2019re guaranteed to come back feeling more refreshed than you would after 10 minutes at your desk surfing Facebook.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. You Can Learn More and Become More Independent<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Because you don\u2019t have colleagues just a few feet away or a tech team one floor down, you\u2019ll find yourself developing the skill of looking for your own answers and becoming more proactive to find what you need on your own. Of course you can still ask questions and get help if you need to. But, a lot of the time, you can do a Google search, download a free guide, or check out your company\u2019s wiki to find the answer yourself just as quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

            And you\u2019ll also end up with some skills simply because you need them to work well remotely. For example, you\u2019ll probably notice that you\u2019re writing more clear and concise emails and being more sensitive to your team\u2019s different schedules out of necessity once you\u2019ve worked remotely for a while. Not bad things to be good at!<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. You Can Actually Have Enjoyable and Effective Meetings<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              I bet you don\u2019t know anyone who enjoys meetings. (No amount of free coffee and donuts can make up for having to sit in a stuffy conference room next to the pen-clicking guy from sales!) When you work remotely, you\u2019ll not only be able to choose your breakfast and your seat, but you can also be much more effective. With just a few clicks, you can have 10 people on a video call that\u2019ll probably last just 15 minutes instead of 45. And you can use the chat function in the video call to quickly share docs (forget making copies or having everyone search their emails) or to add important comments without interrupting anyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. You Can Keep in Touch More Easily\u2014and Maybe Have Some Fun Doing It!<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Most people are afraid that they\u2019ll be lonely or left out when they work remotely. But the opposite is usually true, as there\u2019s a huge range of communication tools for remote workers available now. Some will even let you have a little fun together with features like emojis, chat room \u201cbots,\u201d or silly effects in video chats. With them, you can celebrate a colleague\u2019s birthday by putting on a virtual top hat and monocle in your Google Hangout instead of suffering through an out-of-tune round of \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d and a grocery store cake!<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. You Can Keep in Touch More Effectively<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Because you don\u2019t have everyone physically around you all the time, you become much more aware of the importance of keeping in touch. Instead of just knowing that you can pop around the corner to chat with Rena about the site redesign whenever you like, you know that you need to write her or at least have a video chat. So, either in the process of composing your message or planning the meeting, you\u2019ll refine your thoughts and questions and end up saving time for both of you when you do have that discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. You Can Stay More Focused<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    With some willpower and a steady routine, you\u2019ll soon learn to avoid being distracted by the TV or your next load of laundry. And, in fact, you should find yourself getting more done when you work remotely. That\u2019s because you can control your working situation much more\u2014you don\u2019t have to worry about co-workers stopping by to \u201cjust ask a quick question\u201d (and 20 minutes later…), obligatory socializing when you grab more coffee, or offending someone by shutting the door to your office. When you\u2019re remote and need to really concentrate, you can just change your status in the group chat to \u201cdo not disturb\u201d and buckle down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. You Can Avoid Office Politics<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      There\u2019s the old saying about relatives that \u201cYou can\u2019t choose your family,\u201d and the same goes for your co-workers. You might not be best friends with everyone when you work remotely. But, because idle chatting and time just hanging around the break room isn\u2019t possible, remote workers tend to skip the gossiping and posturing th<\/span>at happens in traditional work settings. And that\u2019s a huge bonus for everyone involved, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

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                      Source: www.themuse.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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