When you work at home online you save many hidden costs associated with going out to work.

These include transportation costs, car wear and tear, fuel, road taxes, parking, as well as indirect costs such as expensive professional lockers, and cleaning them.

 You can even save on the care of older children, because you can be aware of them at home. 

PROS 

• Flexibility

This doesn't just relate to timing, although the flexibility to determine your own working hours (up to a point), is the most important aspect of this. You can also determine your environment, lighting, temperature, mood.

Basically you work in an environment that suits you best, and that makes you feel happier and more productive.

For example, when you have to do a more mechanical task, you can watch YouTube videos or listen to music from this platform, you can even convert your YouTube videos to Mp3 and enjoy your favorite songs while you work.

• Fewer distractions

Jokes and distractions from co-workers, unnecessary interruptions and unimportant meetings can be avoided if you are safe at home, and locked in your own environment: the one that has blocked out potential interruptions.

• You are closer to family

For many, the physical proximity to family and the comfort of being at home are tremendously comforting. It can be especially reassuring for parents to know that they are very close to their children and available if they need them for any reason.

This not only applies to children, but also to the care of the elderly, such as parents and grandparents.

• Less stress

In many countries, the stress of commuting during peak hours is extremely counterproductive, and can result in disgruntled workers who are already exhausted and worn out before the day begins.

This is especially true when the workplace is far from the family. Other often-cited stresses include hostile co-workers, a not-so-great work environment, and constant distractions.

• More productivity

Away from the stresses and distractions of the workplace, and freelancing in your favorite environment, professionals are often much happier, and therefore much more productive.

• Better health

With long commutes of 1-3 hours a day, to and from the workplace, physical and mental health are often negatively affected.

By working from home, the commute time you save to an office allows you to resume exercise, take a long walk before and after work, or join a meditation class in your community.

• Better balance between personal life and work

Work-life balance, the desire of the modern professional, is often achieved and adjusted to satisfaction through a work arrangement, especially when a professional has the flexibility to report to the office, and work from home. office partially as an option.

 

CONS

• Isolation

Since the workplace provides a space to meet people, and make friends for many, professionals who work from home have to be more creative and resourceful in meeting people and keeping in touch with their colleagues.

• distractions

Although office distractions are avoided by working at home, different ones can also arise. Interruptions from children, neighbors, friends, and family can be disruptive if care is not taken.

So to avoid this it is important that you inform, in advance, that you are working, and that you are not available for interruption during working hours despite your physical presence at home.

• Difficulty separating home from work

The temptation to get involved in household matters because you are always at home can be very strong. Suddenly you may start to feel compelled to clean the house, shop, do housework, or socialize, all while meeting your work commitments.

It is essential to draw the line between home and work to prevent both areas from suffering.

• work is not done

Since there isn't someone looking over your shoulder enforcing strict hours, you may be tempted to work nonstop.

This endless pressure can be compounded by the fact that you feel there are higher expectations of you being a domestic worker, or by self-imposed pressures to prove yourself and your abilities.

Additionally, the lack of physical separation between home and work can add to this pressure to function endlessly.

• Danger of being passed over for promotion

The danger of being overlooked for promotions and career development opportunities is quite real when you're away from the office, and other more visible employees are actively and aggressively competing for them.

An open line of communication with management and regular office visits are essential to demonstrate your dedication and commitment to your career.

• Need for self-discipline

Working from home is not for everyone as it takes a lot of dedication, self-control and discipline to motivate yourself to persevere in working at home for the long term, without first succumbing to distractions and losing momentum and momentum.

Partial reporting to the office once or twice a week is often the best option, as it allows for close interaction with colleagues and supervisors.