Working from home or working from the office?
Is working from home more productive than working in the office? What do you think?
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Jan 31, 2019
Working from an office is totally different. You need to be on time (unless you have flexible hours), dressed accordingly, spend time in the traffic, find a parking space and then, need to please your colleagues on whatever is expected from you. With all the tools we have under our hands, on our computer or smartphone, I don't think we need an office anymore with the work which is getting more and more dematerialized. If you need to meet with someone, I will recommend you to invite your guest to a space you rent for the occasion. There are a lot of such premises available for short term rental.
Apr 17, 2018
My best advice is to experiment with both to see what you like and dislike to find the right fit (or a ratio of the two of them) for you.
Apr 15, 2018
You are free to do as you please. You can work in shorts and a t-shirt. No one looks over your shoulder. You can write off a small portion of your home office expenses on your taxes.
Apr 4, 2018
Hi Robert,
Yes, it's pretty much up to you. I, for example, work from home because my job lets me, but I did have to create a home office for myself. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to get peace and quiet I need in order to get the job done.
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But when I used to work at the office, it was also good, sometimes, but sometimes the people there were just unbearable. So basically, make a list of pros and cons and do the math. :)
Mar 28, 2018
I frequently work at home if I don't have any in-person appointments (maybe just phone) and mostly computer work, etc. However, I have two chihuahuas who have my nerves shot because it can be super quiet and they'll bark all of a sudden and scare me to death!
That said, I do make it happen, working from home, but if I really want to have uninterrupted focus on something with a major deadline or important project, I have to head to the office.
As a side note, even if you work from home, DRESS for the day. Don't work in your PJ's. Dress as if you're going to see clients or customers, even if you'll only be doing phone calls, for example. Dressing for the job, keeps you focused and driven while working at home. I ALWAYS dress for the job, no matter what :)
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Mar 28, 2018
I think it depends on the employee and your positon. I have worked from home periodically during my career and feel that it is definitely a great way to get things done without interruption. I currently work from home one day a week and that day is my catch up day. It is the only day I am not bombarded by meetings or being pulled away.
On the other hand I worked from home exclusively for 3 months before leaving a company as I relocated to another city. The problem was that I did get my job done yet I felt very left out regarding everything that was going on in the office. Because I was at home most would forget to include me in meetings, I wouldn't get to hear announcements in the office on the fly and I really missed the collaboration with my fellow co-workers.
I have worked with others that do not work well in an at home environment. There are a lot of distractions and the person working from home needs to be disciplined.
In conclusion I feel working from home is something that is very necessary in management positions for at least 1-2 days per week so the manager can stay focused. Any employee has to know that working from home requires a lot of discipline and they have to be able to stay focused. Lastly, working from home to much or all together can make someone feel like they are not really a huge part of an organization. This is my experience. I feel each individual and each position is different so it is a case by case basis.
Jan 31, 2018
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Jan 30, 2018
I'd like to 'work' from home but I know, nothing would be done.
And in my job,IT Support Analyst, I'm unable to work from home.
Some users require face to face interaction to explain to them how to switch on a laptop/desktop or even their monitor.
Jan 27, 2018
The answer to this question largely depends on your personal preference, the company culture, the work from home policy your company adheres to (if relevant), just to name a few factors.
I appreciate working from the office when I need some accountability, need resources that are only available at work, want a general routine and need someone to bounce ideas to/from.
I enjoy working from home when I need some personal time or heads down time, my work is mostly independent or I want some more control over how I run my day.
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Now I’m lucky that I work for a company where working from home is just as convenient as working from work. This is a choice I get to make every day.
My best advice is to experiment with both to see what you like and dislike to find the right fit (or ratio of the two of them) is right for you.
Jan 26, 2018
As on my experience, I don't like working from the office. Why? Because of frames are everywhere. I could do all tasks for 4 hours but I should be at the office until 6 p.m.
Advantages of the working from home:
-I can work anytime (in the early morning, or at night);
-I can work anywhere (at the seaside, in the bed, in the coffee-shops);
-I can spend time with my family;
-Can work and travel;
So, I really like working remotely! :)