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 designated office (which morphs into a “family room” in the evening) which is a bonus room over our garage. It’s spacious, colorful…
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…
I work on a treadmill desk (crazy, I know). I started with a standing desk a little over a year ago and eventually switched over…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
The glamorous answer is that I get to travel and work, which is true! The cool answer is that I get to work with amazing…
One of the biggest benefits is the flexibility it offers. It allows workers to strike a balance between work, family, and other responsibilities.
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…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I set clear boundaries regarding work and personal time. This lifestyle means that they are always intertwined, but I do my best to try and…
It’s difficult since I am very passionate about the work we are doing and I could spend all my time on it. Nevertheless, as the…
I try to keep to a schedule. I get up and get out of the house and bring my kids to school, then I “go…
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…
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…
What is your favorite business book?
Brigid Schulte’s book, Overwhelmed, Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time. Brigid does a great job describing why so many of us…
I read too much to pick just one. Here’s an entire list of my favorite business books.
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…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
If you see something, say something. One of the most important things you can do as a manager, especially in a virtual environment, is to…
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
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…
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…
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…