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 own a self-build standing desk with a MacBook Pro in top as well as an external monitor. Sometimes I move to the couch or…
It changes every day! We work from cafes, coffee shops, breweries, coworking spaces and even parks.
Almost anywhere apart from my desk! When I am at home in Berlin, I work from the couch upstairs, shifting my position for Skype calls…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
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.
I work a lot, but I don’t have set hours, so it’s less stressful when planning meet-ups with friends and family. This is the biggest…
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?
It isn’t easy from an owner’s perspective. And as a single mother, it takes a lot of juggling. I’ve been in this business for 21…
I take some time every morning to go running with my girlfriend. I organize different fun activities during the weekends.
Work/life integration is not too complicated, as luckily all the family members are out at work/school/kindergarten during the day. What’s complicated, are the evenings, as…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
If possible try to create a “space for work” that is removed from your life. It could be a co-working space, a home-office, a cafe…
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…
Find a coffee shop, put headphones on, and use the “do not disturb” feature on your machine and devices. It works 100% of the time…
What is your favorite business book?
I don’t have a *favorite* but I love getting great tips from inspiring leaders!
E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber
The Power of Nice by Ron Shapiro
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
You don’t get what you don’t ask for. It’s probably the most valuable lesson most first-time entrepreneurs learn.
Development is always prone to pitfalls and hiccups, and as consultants we often operate on deadlines. When kicking off a new project, my advice to…
“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!” –…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst location is probably going to be tomorrow. It’s my youngest son’s first day of daycare. I want to be present, but not get in…
Worst: The car on the side of the road. Best: Any Four Seasons Hotel.
I’ve had some really productive times working in coffee shops and mid-flight on planes, but also other times those same environments have been terrible. Most…