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I have a home office that is unremarkable, filled with the cheapest possible furniture, an outdated MacBook Air and a comically old and small Dell…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 at a co-working environment in a 6-person “campsite” dedicated to my company. I also work from my home office, or wherever I happen…
Most of the time I work from an office in my house in Arizona. This is a picture of that office. When I feel like…
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.
I love working from the coziness of home—that’s one of the biggest advantages for me. I don’t care if it rains, if it’s freezing cold,…
No commuting! This leaves me with more time for working, instead of to-ing and fro-ing.
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I try to make sure that when I’m at work, I’m at work, and when I’m at home, I’m at home. I don’t have my…
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…
With everyone being constantly connected I think it’s important to make sure you get enough downtime from work — even more so in a remote…
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…
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…
When working remotely, it can help to set designated times for work. You can still retain flexibility, obviously, but working at certain times each day…
What is your favorite business book?
The best by far is How to Win Friends and Influence People. Everyone should read it. The title is very catchy, I know, and in…
I don’t have a *favorite* but I love getting great tips from inspiring leaders!
I recently finished reading Brigid Schulte’s “Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time”. I read it for her research and writing related…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
“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!” –…
It’s about the journey, not the destination.
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst was a Lake House my family rented with a wifi router circa 1915. I had to work in the kitchen on top of the…
Worst place: a house in Mas, outside of Ubud, several years ago. The internet line was weak and would go down every time it rained…
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…