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?
For me, an external monitor is key. I have a massive 32 inch Samsung display at my cowork space that I favor over my Apple…
My personal work environment is very light, white and clean. I’m a bit of a neat freak and fan of the paperless office environment. I…
For me personally, my workspace has a lot of natural light and is minimalist. I don’t like clutter and I need clean angles and bold…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
A combination of the perfect work environment and perfect coworkers. In a remote position, I’m able to enjoy my work from the comfort of home,…
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.
Freedom to manage my schedule based on what works for me. Even companies with flexible hours end up conforming to a schedule because of peer…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I’m a bad person to ask that question! I personally work quite a bit, but that’s mostly because I love what I do so much.…
By creating a time-based routine. Once that’s set, it’s easy to make sure that all work that has to be done is done at the…
I live across the street from the beach, so taking frequent breaks is easy. Plus my dog, Honey Badger, tells me when it’s time to…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
Treat your remote workday just like you would an in-person workday—you have a start time and an end time—and set boundaries to ensure that you’re…
Have a separate space and avoid using your work laptop for anything except work. When you have finished work, close the laptop and, if possible,…
My last trip I uninstalled Asana and Slack from my phone and only a few key team members could call me in an emergency. If…
What is your favorite business book?
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.…
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…
The latest fad book that overly simplifies very hard problems 🙂
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
“If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. – Colossians 3:23
“The most important knowledge is that which guides the way you lead your life.” — Seneca
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Rike’s best one: coworking in the Brazilian jungle, surrounded by monkeys!
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…
Back in those days when I used to work almost 24/7? Trains, buses, planes, hotel rooms, and hostel rooms. There’s nothing quite like taking an…
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