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 work from a fairly basic home-office. I have an adjustable-height desk for my laptop, an external monitor, and the ever-present mug of coffee. One…
Laptop on a docking station feeding into dual monitors. Printers. Dedicated room in the house. Pretty standard.
I have a designated office (which morphs into a “family room” in the evening) which is a bonus room over our garage. It’s spacious, colorful…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
The flexibility. I love being able to go to a café and work there for a few hours each day, then return home when I…
One of the biggest benefits is the flexibility it offers. It allows workers to strike a balance between work, family, and other responsibilities.
I love being able to travel and visit family and friends around the world. The freedom to work from anywhere is absolutely incredible and I…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I take breaks and spend time with family at times throughout the day, but I also will turn off email etc. notifications on my phone…
Stick to relatively fixed hours. Communicate personal time (e.g. through the calendar).
I have a home routine with plants and animals, so I schedule in such a way that I can accommodate my need to stretch and…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
Have your office space in an appropriate location not within areas used during personal time. Learn that the work will still be there in the…
Once you’re done for the day, really try your best to be done for the day. It’s tempting to check in on your work email…
If you’ve done a good job building your business, you should be able to disconnect and trust your team. I find the first 2-3 days…
What is your favorite business book?
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg.
Raising the Bar by Cliff Bar Founder Gary Erickson. Gary’s inspiring story about how to lead a business with integrity and passion is absolutely riveting.…
Pagely is essentially built on the principals of three books. Turn the Ship Around, Extreme Ownership, and Team of Teams. All of them reinforce the…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
You don’t get what you don’t ask for. It’s probably the most valuable lesson most first-time entrepreneurs learn.
“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later!” –…
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst – wherever there is intermittent internet connectivity! Best – Shaw Island, Washington.
I’m a pretty mobile worker, so I’d say I have always worked remotely no matter my location or job. However, I’ve had two experiences working…
It’s usually a family member’s house during a trip. Extended family and in-laws never seem to have good internet connections – it is like a…