Today, many people do not want to work at his uncle-capitalist, choose to work at home. In this article we will look at advantages and disadvantages of such a choice.
Development of the World Wide Web has given a powerful impetus to the movement of freelancers.
Advantages:
1. Flexible schedule.
This is especially appreciated “owls” – people who prefer to go to bed late and get up late. Also, do not need to ask for leave or take time off under the disapproving gaze chief. No need to worry that there is anyone to take the child out of kindergarten until you “burn” at work. Can afford during the day, before the rush hour, go for the city and so on.
2. Lack of leadership.
The big advantage for people creative, sensitive to any kind of manifestation of power over their personality, Moreover, there are such bosses, which had better remain without work experience than their constant humiliation.
3. Possibility of personal growth.
Working at home allows you to pay more attention to sports, makes it possible at any time, sign up for some useful training or seminar; we walk around the cultural sites.
4. Ability to spend more time with his family.
Here, in principle, it is clear – you have most of the time at home, so will be able to focus more on close people.
5. Ability to work anywhere.
Disadvantages:
1. Lack of live communication.
Of course, there is a category of people whose presence in the life of a living human communication is not a prerequisite for a comfortable life. But if you do not belong to those, if you like to spill a few words with the man of flesh and blood, if the communication on ICQ and email does not satisfy you, you should think twice before choosing to work at home.
2. Distractions.
The Internet is full of information “traps”. Any there “classmates”, other social networks, online games, etc. can easily seduce you with honest way of working. In addition, if during the day in the house occupied by members of the family and especially young children, it is likely that they will distract you from work.
3. The question of discipline.
Working in the office under the strict guidance of the notorious uncle employer disciplined. If you want to work on a roll about an extra hour in a warm bed, a little longer to drink some tea, read a favorite novel. And when the overcast – do not want to work. And when the sun – we want to walk. In general, the kick to motivate you, no one will, all in the area of your personal responsibility.
4. Monotony.
Work at home may eventually tire uniformity. It turns out that at work and at home, and resting at home, too. No change of circumstances during the day. Possible solutions – office for rent (can be shared with other freelancers).
5. It is difficult to explain to others, what is your job.
In general, this is not the biggest negative of it, but may be a problem, for example, in obtaining loans.
After all the work you need only have a PC or laptop with Internet access. While office workers on a summer day languishing in the heat in coats and ties, you can sit on the beach with a laptop and a jar of faithful something refreshment.
In general, work at home has both advantages and disadvantages. The choice is yours.
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