Pros & Cons of Teleworking

You wake up at 8:00 with no alarm. You shower calmly because you don’t have to take the subway to the office. Sure, you have a couple of projects to deliver today, but the deadline is 9 hours away. This may be your morning routine, but it’s not all flowers and violins. If you are looking to start doing your job from the comfort of your home, in this article we have compiled the pros and cons of teleworking, so you can decide if working from home is for you… or not.

Pros of teleworking

• Flexibility

With all the tools the internet has to offer, there are a few things you can’t do from home. In theory, if you have a good internet connection and all your work tools, you could work from home.

• No traffic and no stress:

Avoiding spending two hours inside the subway can be a blessing for some. By not having to go to the office, you will avoid the expenses of the transfer and you will have more time to carry out other activities. You can even put washing machines at normal hours or go shopping at times when the queues are no longer than the supermarket itself. If you have children at home, this option can be very viable.

• Concentration:

Being alone at home encourages your concentration times to dilate. In addition, you can condition the space as you like best: music, silence… whatever you decide.

• You need motivation:

It takes a very high amount of self-discipline to work when you really don’t have to be in the office at 9:00. And remember, you will be alone most of the day, so you have to be very clear about your tasks and objectives.

Also read : 17 Ways to boost your motivation

• The companions:

Working from home you lose that camaraderie that is created by working every day, side by side with your work colleagues. You’ll also miss out on all the team lunches and gossip hangouts in front of the water machine. In addition, the feedback on your projects can arrive with more delay due to being lost in the middle of so many emails sent. Let’s face it, it never hurts to get a little support when you’re in a pinch.

• The work-life balance:

Separating the workspace from the entertainment space is tricky when you work from home. It can be difficult to take a break and impose a clear schedule of work hours. If you’re not careful, a relaxing day at home can turn into a work day.

Also read : Healthy habits for teleworking

Tips for working from home:

Working from home can be a good solution for some. To find out before you start doing it, you must ask yourself: is this style of work the one that best suits what I want to do?

If you decide to work from home it is important that you remember these tips:

1. Maintain your presence before your customers. Send them updates and let them know you’re still alive and working.
2. Treat your workplace like an office. Close the doors at 18:00 and do not open them until the beginning of the following day.
3. Dress as if you were going to the office and be consistent with the hours. Act as if you are in the office and not at home, and you will have the opportunity to be more productive.