Pros and Cons of Working From Home

 

Quiz - Teleworking 2020 16 questions 

Would you make a good telecommuter?

  1. Do you work well alone and enjoy communicating using virtual tools such as email and instant messaging?
  2. Can you sit down and work for several hours in a row without getting distracted?
  3. Are you able to manage your time and stay focused without getting distracted?
  4. Can you create a clear separation between your work and home life even though they are in the same place?
  5. Are you comfortable staying home ALL day?
  6. Do you take a proactive approach to your workday and work without direction?
  7. Are you willing to set the necessary boundaries with family, friends, and neighbors when it comes to you working at home?
  8. Do you have the willpower to avoid your favorite home activities?
  9. Can you navigate technical equipment to ensure you are connected?

Your Quiz Results: Tally Up Your Yes and No Answers

If you answered “no” to any of these questions, telecommuting may not be your ideal situation. Being a successful telecommuter requires a lot of dedication, focus, and willpower to maintain clear boundaries and stay on track, just as if you were in an office but without the human interaction.

If you gave a resounding “yes” to all nine questions, telecommuting may be right for you and you may just be ready to take the leap into the telecommuting realm!

Working From Home ProsWorking From Home Cons
1. More flexibility to take care of appointments and errands.1. No physical separation between work and leisure time.
2. Fewer interruptions from meetings and chitchat.2. Easy to misread cues via electronic communications.
3. No commute time or expense.3. You have to make the effort to get a change of scenery.
4. More time spent with family.4. Less in-person contact with co-workers.
5. You can often do your work when you're most productive.5. You are not on site for the in-office perks.