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I have a home office that is unremarkable, filled with the cheapest possible furniture, an outdated MacBook Air and a comically old and small Dell…
I work from my home office in Florida, USA.
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…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
The flexibility and the ability to focus on things without distractions. If I need to get my head down I can close the door, mark…
No traffic to deal with or wasted time on the commute to and from work. You don’t worry about the elements outside or what to…
There are so many benefits, but one of my favorites is that my office is totally pet friendly! My dog and cat keep me company…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
Consciously disconnecting — it’s an art, and something that I continuously refine.
My husband and I run Greenback together and we have three small children (ages 5, 2 and 11 months), so it’s always a bit of…
For me, the ability to work remotely and flexibly lets me be there for all the important moments for my family. I can volunteer at…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
I have a room where I work, a home office. When I enter the room then I’m working, and when I’ve finished for the day…
It’s very difficult to do, but extremely important. I try to have time with my family and friends as a regular part of my day…
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…
What is your favorite business book?
The Power of Nice by Ron Shapiro
It’s a personal finance book called The Simple Path to Wealth. Take care of your own financial house and it will free up your mind…
Inspired by Marty Cagan! It’s AMAZING, it’s my business bible. In the book Marty explains how to create product management processes that allow you to…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
No excuses, just results.
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”
You don’t get what you don’t ask for. It’s probably the most valuable lesson most first-time entrepreneurs learn.
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst: The car on the side of the road. Best: Any Four Seasons Hotel.
Worst: Whenever getting my car’s oil changed or something else done. At least the time is productive. Best: Anytime I find myself sitting on a…
Worst: Crunching myself into the corner on a tiny table and chair in a hotel room in the hopes of getting enough signal from the…