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Last Updated on March 6, 2018 by Work In My Pajamas
Working from home is increasingly popular and more and more people find that they are working from their house. It’s understandable as there are many benefits as you’ll see below.
- You Can Use Any Kind of Office
Many people are afraid of working from home because they think they’ll have to convert a whole room into an office, with a huge desk, file cabinets, lamps, and all. This could cost valuable home space and make living a little but more cramped – but this isn’t really the case at all. You can work anywhere in your home, especially if you have a modern portable laptop with a bright screen and long battery life. You can work in the kitchen, on the couch, or in your own bed, and keep your files and other equipment in the attic or in the back of a closet – that is, as far out of sight as possible.
- You Don’t Have to Work Out of Your Home All the Time
Another thing people are afraid of when going over the decision of whether or not to work from home is that they’ll be trapped in a stuffy house all day and end up never going anywhere or doing anything. This couldn’t be further from the truth, especially if you have a laptop. Many people will work out of coffee shops or other restaurants or cafes with wifi connections – you can even work out of a Panera or a McDonald’s these days. If you have a strong wifi connection in your home, you can even work while relaxing in your front or back yard. Many people will even use their mobile data plans to work from the relaxing comfort of a park. If you get a waterproof case for your laptop or tablet, you can even work while relaxing with a drink in your pool. Mobile work solutions provide so many options.
- Working from Home Costs Much Less
The most obvious savings of working from home is that you don’t have to waste time and money on gas or public transportation fees every day to get back and forth to work. But another type of benefit that’s a little more hidden is that you also won’t be putting as much wear and tear on your car, so it’ll last you longer and need fewer repairs. You also won’t have to spend your hard earned cash on suits and work shoes, because the ones you have won’t need to be repaired, replaced, or dry cleaned nearly as often. You also won’t be spending a big chunk of your daily paycheck on greasy, unhealthy fast food or cafeteria food every day, and you can instead eat health, home cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here is a good site that allows you calculate costs.
- You Can Set Your Own Hours
Depending on exactly the type of work they’re doing, many people who work from home are able to have highly malleable schedules. What this means as that you can wake up and get started whenever you want, and take breaks and naps whenever you feel like you want to. You might even be able to get all your work done for the week in just a couple days sometimes, leaving four or five days for rest, relaxation, and even a little vacation with your boss none the wiser.
- You’ll Have Far More Opportunities for Learning and Advancement
When you’re working from home, you have to take care of everything you need to work yourself, including your tech and other equipment. This might sound like a burden, but really, it’s a great idea to learn how to take care of your own equipment. You’ll also be able to meet with and learn about many more new people, giving you much higher possibilities for career advancement.
