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COVID-19 has caused remote work to become a necessity instead of a luxury for many professionals. But which environment allows us to be more productive: the home office or the office office?
In the office office, your colleagues often pose the greatest threat to keeping you from getting some real, heads-down work done. They drop by your desk, engage you in conversation, and invite you to lunch — or so I hear. The social benefits are nice to have, but they can become a challenge if you're easily distracted.
However, at the home office, while family members can be a distraction, I find that it's easy for you to become your own worst enemy. Because without coworkers around, you’re free to drop those pesky inhibitions. At the home office, no one's watching. You don't necessarily feel that same peer pressure or communal obligation to get stuff done. (Also, you don't have to wear pants.)
There are some great rules to learn about working from home.
Communicate expectation with anyone who will be home with you.
Take clear breaks.
Interact with other humans.
Prepare meals the night before.
Pick a definitive finish time.
Eat and sleep.
Talk to your employer.
Join a remote-friendly company.
Start a career as a freelancer.
Start a home business.
If you do plan to work from home for another company always be wary of scammers.
1. Do not give out your personal information unless you are sure you are dealing with a legitimate company.
2. Be wary of requests that come out of the blue online. Always insist on researching any company you plan to work from and apply directly on their websites.
3. Legitimate companies will not ask to send you money and then have you purchase something such as equipment or software, and they will NEVER ask you to send them a gift card.
Remember if it seems too good to be true it probable is. Always be safe.
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