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10 Weird Things You Should Know Before Working From Home

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Are you wondering about working from home, specifically the pros and cons? Here are 10 weird things you should know before you decide to work from home.

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Are you wondering about working from home, specifically the pros and cons? Here are 10 weird things you should know before you decide to work from home.

You should consider the pros and cons of working from home before you dive in.

The Only Way to Know if Working from Home is the Right Decision for You…Weigh the Pros and Cons

When you’re a working mom, it can be nearly impossible to balance your work life with your home life. In this age of digital business and online commerce, more and more women are deciding to take their work into the home office.

Working from home makes it possible for millions of moms across America to grow their careers while also growing a family.

What are the Pros and Cons of Working from Home?

Working From Home: Pros

  1. Set your schedule – Doing work from the comfort of your home office allows you to set your own schedule.
  2. Get a head start – You’re free to get up early and finish everything before the kids wake up, or get your work done late at night once the family’s gone to bed.
  3. More free time – You’ll have free time to do what you love and to take care of children, pets, or your husband.
  4. Stay engaged – Working from home is often more engaging than working in a stuffy office setting.
  5. No micro-management – You don’t have a boss breathing down your neck and micromanaging you at every turn, or any uncomfortable dress codes to follow.
  6. You’re the boss – You can work how you want, when you want, and act as your own boss.

Working from Home: Cons

While working from home can be rewarding, it doesn’t come without its difficulties.

  1. Requires self-discipline – You need self-discipline in order to build a career from home. It can be tempting to take the day off and watch tv, sunbathe, or catch up on chores, but you need to make sure that you stay focused.
  2. Must create goals and a schedule –  It helps to set goals and create a schedule with strict deadlines to keep yourself on-track as you work.
  3. Requires sSelf-motivation – There’s no pressure from bosses or colleagues to finish important projects, just your own sense of motivation.
  4. It’s lonely – In the absence of co-workers also makes for a lonelier work environment and creates an obstacle to finding new and interesting work.

With talent, drive, and a little bit of discipline, you can master working from home and become your own boss. If you think that you have what it takes, there’s no reason not to set up a home office. Read this guide for more honest advice on how to make a success out of working remotely.

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