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 my living room, or from our HQ in SF.
For me, we’ve converted an upstairs guest room into my office. My wife home educates our four kids — so this is a productive, happening…
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?
There are so many benefits whether personal or professional. For me I’m able to take additional time to focus on physical well-being and my family.
Flexibility, better work-life balance, and the ability to manage my own schedule so I have more time for family, friends, and hobbies.
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…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
Not really good, I’m always available, so many times I don’t completely separate between work and life. But if I really want to, I do…
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…
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…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
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…
Don’t work in your house all day long. Work in a coffee shop or in a co-working space if you can. If you can’t, then…
I make time to exercise daily. I do ten miles on my bike each day at sunset on a bike trail near my house. I…
What is your favorite business book?
The Power of Nice by Ron Shapiro
I would say it’s “Crossing the Chasm” by Geoffrey A. Moore. It’s one of the first business books I read and it was very insightful.…
“The Progress Principle” by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer is one of the most important books for our business. The two researchers — and investors…
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.
We like to say here that working from home is 95% awesome! (There are definite downsides!)
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. – Colossians 3:23
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
I strongly prefer not to use any coworking spaces. I find these really odd. I guess it’s my personal freaktivity thing, as many people love these.…
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…
My “worst” was also the funniest for me: Jury Duty. They had free Wi-Fi and there is always a lot of waiting around, so I…