{"id":91,"date":"2019-09-10T15:12:13","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T15:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rainbowconnected.com\/blog\/?p=91"},"modified":"2019-09-11T07:51:22","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T07:51:22","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rainbowconnected.com\/blog\/pros-and-cons-of-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A lot of people make the mistake of assuming that working at home is always fun, free and flexible. Though there are benefits that come with working at home, there are also a handful of disadvantages to think about. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advantages\nand Disadvantages of Working at Home<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding a Commute Saves Time and Money<\/em><\/strong>
<\/em>When you are working at home, you don\u2019t need to worry about travelling to and from a specific workplace. Not only does this save you time and allows you to maximise your working hours, but it\u2019s also cost-effective. There\u2019s no denying that the cost of commuting soon adds up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working Hours Are Often More Flexible<\/em><\/strong>
<\/em>Often, working at home allows you to be more flexible with working hours. You\u2019ll have the freedom to decide when you want to work, when you want to take breaks, and when you want to finish for the day. There\u2019s no one there to dictate what you should do and when. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Hard to Stay Focused and Productive<\/em><\/strong>
<\/em>As a lot of people who work at home will tell you, it\u2019s hard to stay focused and being productive doesn\u2019t come easily. When there\u2019s no one there checking on your progress it\u2019s very hard to stay motivated and avoid distractions, this can lead to tasks taking longer than they should. When you work at home, you are responsible for making yourself sit down and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a Lack of Workplace Community<\/em><\/strong>
<\/em>Working at home can be somewhat isolating. Though there are advantages that come with not having to deal with an opinionated team of colleagues, it does mean that there\u2019s a lack of workplace community. This can be a big change, especially if you are someone who enjoys the social side of working as a team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you can see, there are a number of benefits that\ncome with working at home. There\u2019s no need to worry about a lengthy commute,\nyou can be flexible with working hours and you don\u2019t need to deal with\ncolleagues face to face. However, it\u2019s hard to stay focused and this can lead\nto a lack of productivity. It\u2019s not for everyone, but it is an ideal working\nenvironment for many. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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