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.
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…
I live in a tiny house in northern Nevada. One of the bedrooms is my office, and it’s pretty much a desk, treadmill desk, cat…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
Environmental—no need to commute Manage my own time the way it suits my working style True responsibility and ownership to drive projects forward Flexibility Growth…
The flexibility. I love being able to go to a café and work there for a few hours each day, then return home when I…
The flexibility of choosing my own suitable work environment, having the privacy to stay focused on work and tune out distractions, and the time and…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I surround myself with strong, accomplished leaders – you can’t go it alone. That’s the big thing, and I am incredibly grateful for my business…
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…
During working hours, the Pomodoro Technique is the best for this. It keeps you focused for 25 minutes out of every 30 and lets you play…
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…
I try to plan something for right after work, even if it’s just going for a walk. I think it’s important to close my laptop…
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…
What is your favorite business book?
I’m not sure I have a favorite, unless you count old standbys like the 7 Habits; I’ve semi-recently read “Decisive” and “What Got You Here…
Permission Marketing by Seth Godin The 99u Series: Make Your Mark: The Creative’s Guide to Building a Business with Impact A Beautiful Constraint by Adam…
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.…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”
“If it’s not a little scary, it’s not worth doing!”
Who maintains the initiative forces others to react.
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.…
Best is from any beach 🙂 Worst is probably the floor of any airport.
Worst: working at home with my daughter crying in the background. Best: On the beach somewhere tropical like Dominican