Working at Home: The Good and the Bad
In the age of the computer and fast Internet connections it has become more common for people to work from their own home rather than commuting to an office. If you have the possibility of working at home and are not yet decided whether you should try it out, first consider the advantages and disadvantages before making your choice. In this article I explore three advantages and three disadvantages of working at home.
Let’s be positive and look at the advantages first. I have identified three major advantages and they are as follows:
1. Flexibility is the first big advantage of working at home. When you are at home you can work nicely, but also be available in case of any family emergencies or non-work related needs. If you are raising kids or taking care of pets or a garden, then being at home means that you can, take a few minutes off to do things that you would never be able to do if you were miles away in an office.
2. Working at home means you don’t have to commute for hours and hours. How much time do you spend commuting to work each day? Wouldn’t you like to use this time more productively or use it for more enjoyable activities? If you work at home you can use the commuting time for some better purpose.
3. Working at home can save you a lot of money. How much you save depends on your work situation. If you are self-employed then you can save big-time on costs of renting an office and paying the office utility bills. And even if you work for someone else you will save money by not having to commute, so working from your home should be a money saving activity for almost anyone.
However, working at home has its downside so let’s look at this aspect too.
1. Flexibility can turn into endless distractions. If you are not careful, your close proximity to the other parts of your life could reduce your effectiveness at work. Many family matters can be done in non-work hours, but if you are nearby you may be called to do those tasks during your most productive working hours. It all depends on how disciplined you are, and also on how you are treated by your family.
2. Some people work less effectively when they are at home. If you need a very formal atmosphere in order to perform well, then working at home may not be for you. There is a lot of temptation to get up and do some non-work tasks when you are at home, and if you are not careful you could lose valuable time. This is a factor that will vary from person to person, and is a bit subjective but you should consider it.
3. You may become a workaholic if you work at home. People who have fixed working schedules often work less than people who have flexibility. When your office is at home you may end up spending more time in front of your computer than someone who leaves the office at 5:00 PM each day. It all depends on how self-disciplined you are and your time management skills, but for many people this can be a major problem.
I enjoy working at home, but am aware of both the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement, and you should also think about these factors too before committing yourself to working at home.
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