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 I’m working from a co-working space in Sydney, Australia. I use a 13” MacBook Air. I’m surrounded by great coffee and a bunch of…
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 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?
Never having to disconnect from family.
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…
Flexibility, better work-life balance, and the ability to manage my own schedule so I have more time for family, friends, and hobbies.
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
Both my husband and I have made a series of changes to flex our work, and to even work reduced hours when our children were…
I prefer to maintain a distinct separation between my work life and my personal life – it makes it easier to focus when I’m working…
It is a real challenge. Every day. I am learning to compartmentalize, to chunk my work into smaller pieces, and to set more realistic daily…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
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 think it’s pretty similar to working non-remotely. Different people have different preferences, but I am quite outdoorsy and I like to move. Go for…
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?
‘What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” Mark Reiter, “The Design of Everyday Things” Donald A Norman, “Lean In” Sheryl Sandberg, “Spark” John J…
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.…
I’m not huge on business books just because they tend to suggest one-size-fits-all approaches for problems that are typically very unique for each company. But,…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Structure without bureaucracy is essential.
“If it’s not a little scary, it’s not worth doing!”
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst: In Cuba, having only a cell phone, bad internet and at a bus station. It was raining as hell and we had an emergency,…
Worst: On the sofa with my own kids nearby. Best: In my garden, when the weather is good.
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…