A lot of people are skeptical about working from home because the notion is that nothing will get done. However, it has been proven that employees who work from home are more productive. This is because they don’t waste their energy by commuting to a physical office, and they don’t get depressed from sitting behind the desk for hours. They also don’t deal with any office drama.
Here are some benefits of working from home, whether it be freelancing or due to your office being virtual.
Going at your own pace
The stress that goes down at work is usually rooted from seeing everyone else speeding up and progressing with their work, and you feel left behind. Not to mention your boss’s eyes peering from their office to see whether or not you look serious behind your desk, is active during meetings or arrive to work on time. None of these will matter when you work from home; you can go at your own pace without worrying about anybody else. It’s just you and your work.
Flexible schedule
Another benefit you can reap from being home-based is that you get to have a more flexible schedule since your work is basically portable. You can make time for your family, and bring your laptop while getting ice cream with your little daughter. You can go running in the morning without having to worry about being late for work because you won’t be able to catch up with the traffic. You can even come early to the bar and finish your work while waiting for your friends during a night out.
Cost-effective
A lot of money is saved when you work from home. You won’t need to spend money to buy lunch because now you can cook your own meals. You also don’t have to waste money on gas for your car or train tickets if you’re commuting. These might seem like little spendings, but you’d be surprised at how much is saved at the end. Not only are you saving more, your employers and the whole company is probably saving more as well. After all, they won’t need to spend money on lease or utility if they don’t have an office space for you.
