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?
Currently operating out of a partly finished basement, but working on improving that. 😉
I work from my living room, or from our HQ in SF.
View some examples in this video highlighting what life is like for remote workers at Dell.
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.
Flexibility to take on work during my energy upticks. Being able to create my own schedule to meet both business needs and my personal goals…
Flexibility in life as life happens and no commute. Just saving on commute time is huge. Also, the ability to have deep work and not…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I absolutely do not check email (personal or work) or Slack messages on the weekend. I’ve found this to be immensely powerful for balance.
I’m both an author and a business owner. I do my writing in the morning, then transition into work in the afternoon, which is when…
I’m a bad person to ask that question! I personally work quite a bit, but that’s mostly because I love what I do so much.…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
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…
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…
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…
What is your favorite business book?
The latest fad book that overly simplifies very hard problems 🙂
“Twitter for Dummies” – ha ha 🙂 Just kidding, although it is pretty informative! You’ve caught me here, I much prefer novels over business related…
Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
The best boss I ever worked for told me, “She with a plan wins.” I reiterate this statement to the team quite often — it…
We like to say here that working from home is 95% awesome! (There are definite downsides!)
“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!” –…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst location is probably going to be tomorrow. It’s my youngest son’s first day of daycare. I want to be present, but not get in…
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…
Great question! I love taking my laptop and finding a great, local restaurant (with wifi and outlets) for an extended lunch once each week. Otherwise,…