January 23, 2019
When I tell people I work from home, I get one of two responses: “I wish I could do that,” or “I could never do that. I’d get way too distracted.” I enjoy working from home, but just like a traditional work arrangement, it frustrates me sometimes. It’s not the key to a blissful work life, but it’s not necessarily a recipe for getting lost in a Instagram black hole all day, either. I procrastinate and waste time less at home than I did during a typical 8 hour office work day. According to a 2013 Stanford University study, a worker’s efficiency can improve by 13% when she works from home. For the sake of transparency, I will admit that from 7:57-8:20 this morning, I was spending far to much time on Youtube watching cute English Bulldog videos. For those considering working from home or just curious about what it’s like, here are 7 reasons it’s worked for me: 1. I’m an introvert. While my work involves a lot of interaction, my time in between phone calls and meetings is quiet and solitary. I loved socializing with my coworkers when I worked in an office, but I was less productive. Because I’m […]
