Remote Worker Insights
140 companies answer 6 questions
Learn a bit more about some of the great people who answered the Remote.co Q&As as they share some of their remote worker insights and anecdotes on work-life balance, remote work environments, and more.
What is your personal remote work environment?
I have a treadmill desk (which I love!) and an office with plenty of light.
I have a dedicated home office that contains my standing desk, computer, other hardware, and bookshelves. It’s painted a lively, energetic color (yellow) and there…
I live in a tiny house in northern Nevada. One of the bedrooms is my office, and it’s pretty much a desk, treadmill desk, cat…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
The continued personal growth, alongside professional growth. You get to live an amazing life – whatever that means to you.
One of the biggest benefits is the flexibility it offers. It allows workers to strike a balance between work, family, and other responsibilities.
If I have to imagine a 9-to-6 life at the office for the next 5 years, I’m confident that this will drastically affect my productivity,…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I’m currently living, working and traveling as a digital nomad with my wife. I’ve never been more productive, creative and satisfied in everything I do…
You have to be very disciplined; when you are done with your day, I need to walk away from my office and not go in…
I live across the street from the beach, so taking frequent breaks is easy. Plus my dog, Honey Badger, tells me when it’s time to…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
I think it’s pretty similar to working non-remotely. Different people have different preferences, but I am quite outdoorsy and I like to move. Go for…
Be sure to have an active social life outside of the home. Even if you just do a routine walk through the neighborhood, that is…
I try to plan something for right after work, even if it’s just going for a walk. I think it’s important to close my laptop…
What is your favorite business book?
Phoenix project or How I raised myself from failure to success in selling.
Brigid Schulte’s book, Overwhelmed, Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time. Brigid does a great job describing why so many of us…
The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
“A .300 hitter, that rarest of breeds these days, goes through life with the certainty that he will fail at his job seven out of…
It’s about the journey, not the destination.
The best boss I ever worked for told me, “She with a plan wins.” I reiterate this statement to the team quite often — it…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Earlier this fall, I spent the day working in a grassy area nestled in the middle of Catholic University’s campus. It was a few yards…
This is a tough one. I’m not one to think that the best place is on a beach somewhere. When I’m working best, I’m probably…
I’ve answered work emails from a lot of places. The worst has probably been public restrooms while waiting for a kid to “go”. The weirdest?…