Pros and cons of remote work
Not everything is perfect, nor is it intended to be. It is simply another way of working
Pros:
- You can dress comfortably and as you like. I like pajamas with a robe
- You can save money on transportation
- If you like to cook, you can enjoy your food without having to reheat it
- You can watch the news at your leisure
- You don't get cold or wet on rainy days
- You can eat and smoke whenever you want
- You can listen to music or watch TV while you work
- If you live in a big city, you can avoid the traffic (assuming you are your own boss)
- Flexible hours. You don't have someone controlling your schedule. If you prefer to work at night (as in my case), you work at night and that's it
- You can use the operating systems and programs you want
- Your work does not have to pass the filter of your boss, to see if the client likes it
Cons:
- There may come a time when you do not distinguish home life from work life.
- You can become a big procrastinator
- Being cooped up all day in your own home
- You have no social life during working hours since you are not in an office with other colleagues (some may like this, I don't have much of a problem with this point) (solution 1)
- You can become accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle and spend too much time sitting. Which can lead to obesity or eating disorders (solution 2) (In case you work alone, as a freelancer)
- You don't have a fixed salary per month, you have to get used to saving in case one month you don't have much work.
- In the beginning, if you don't have some clients, it can be difficult to earn money (solution 3)
Solutions to the cons:
- Call a friend/colleague to go out to lunch together
- Join a gym or play sports regularly
- Partner up with someone to get more job opportunities
And well, those are the ones I can think of, if anyone can think of any others, feel free to send a comment.