{"id":3426,"date":"2018-11-24T00:31:58","date_gmt":"2018-11-24T00:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychicoz.com\/blog\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2021-12-13T02:01:40","modified_gmt":"2021-12-12T18:01:40","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychicoz.com\/blog\/pros-and-cons-of-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of Working from Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what job you have or where your workspace is, you\u2019ll always have some complaints about it. It\u2019s not all perfection. Long hours, the struggles and annoyance of commuting, <a href=\"https:\/\/psychicoz.com\/blog\/career-first-passion\/\">doing work that isn\u2019t fulfilling<\/a>, boring co-workers who try your patience, and horrible management practices are just some of the complaints that people lament about their workplaces.<\/p>\n<p>But much to the delight of workers everywhere, many companies are starting to accommodate their workers and provide telecommuting positions. This means that they can work from home and avoid the hassles of the office environment.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, many people are seeking work-from-home positions, thinking that it will be an easier job. The problem is that just because the job can be done from home doesn\u2019t mean that it\u2019s an easy job, and, just like any job, any work-from-home job has its drawbacks, too. <strong>So, before you take a work-from-home job, here are some of the pros and cons about working from home that you should consider.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pro<\/strong>: Being able to better balance your work and home lives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most people would prefer to live in a world where they didn\u2019t have to work at all. However, this is sheer fantasy for most of us, as work is necessary. Balancing your working and non-working life is easier to do when you work from home.<\/p>\n<p>It takes diligence and practice, however. When you\u2019ve got fewer people to report to, you can give yourself a break when you need to and manage your workload so that you aren\u2019t over-worked. You\u2019ll need to make your work environment productive and inviting so that you aren\u2019t tempted to take too many breaks and are still able to get your work done.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Con<\/strong>: Distractions are rampant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is something to be said for having a boss around. Without your boss breathing over your shoulder and keeping you on track, it\u2019s easy to find yourself becoming distracted from your work, or just not even working at all.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not usually a big deal to turn on your tv so that you have some background noise while you\u2019re working, but if you get sucked into the show and stop working, you\u2019ll get behind, which is never good. You have to learn to keep on task, which requires strict rules, excellent time management and lots of boundaries. Not everyone is up to it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pro<\/strong>: Savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can actually save money working from home. It may not seem like you\u2019re spending money to make money when you work at an office, but you are. You spend money on gas to commute there, money on lunch, money on fundraisers, cards for co-workers, and for your work clothes.<\/p>\n<p>The great thing is that when you are working from home, you don\u2019t have to spend any of that money. You can even get money back during tax season because some of the things you do end up buying can be counted as business expenses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Con<\/strong>: Loneliness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you work from home, you really have to be comfortable with your own company because that\u2019s all you\u2019ve got. Even if your co-workers were annoying, you at least had someone to talk to at work.<\/p>\n<p>Working from home leaves the only person to talk to as yourself, or maybe your pet. Loneliness is a very real problem for those who work from home, and it\u2019s one that\u2019s not easily solved. So, if you\u2019re a social person, you may need to consider this aspect carefully.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pro<\/strong>: Freedom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because you don\u2019t have to commute to work, your schedule and routine don\u2019t have to be as strict. You don\u2019t have to make it to work on time. Lots of work-from-home jobs offer flexible schedules so that you can work when it\u2019s convenient to you. This means that you have more time in the morning to do things you want.<\/p>\n<p>You could work out, watch a couple of episodes of your favorite show, go for a walk, enjoy a lengthy breakfast that isn\u2019t hurried because you\u2019re rushing to work, play video games for an hour, or whatever else you want to do. You can also take some extra time for your lunch break, which is a good idea just to keep your spirits high and keep you from becoming distracted or frustrated with the job.<\/p>\n<p>Go ahead, call a friend up and go to lunch with them since you have the freedom and flexibility to do so.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Con<\/strong>: No one to compete with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the benefits of working in a group setting is the fact that you can compete with them. Knowing how well you are doing can make you feel better about your job, or prompt you to improve the quality of your work.<\/p>\n<p>When you work from home, you have no one to compete with or to learn from. There are also fewer incentives, as well. Since you aren\u2019t working on site, you\u2019re not going to win a prize for doing a better job than your co-workers. This type of appreciation can be sorely missed when you\u2019re working by yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Before you take the plunge and decide to work from home, make sure it\u2019s the right decision for you. It isn\u2019t for everyone, and it would be a bad career move to quit your job to work from home, only to discover that you couldn\u2019t handle it. Always consider the benefits and drawbacks carefully before making the decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what job you have or where your workspace is, you\u2019ll always have some complaints about it. It\u2019s not all perfection. 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