The life of a work-from-home employee. Is it worth it?

“Why do you want to work from home?” That’s the question that every single one of my friends ask me all the time. My friends here either have their own business or works at an office on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm with weekends off.

“Why work from home from there are tons of office work waiting for you?” Another one of their questions for me. Those questions never seems to stop or run out so I made a list as to why I opted for this life style in the first place.

1. It saves time and money from commuting from home to the office. In big cities where traffic is an everyday occurance, time and money is wasted just for being able to go to the office. Travel time could already be used on working on your tasks and finishing workload. Money for transportation each day could already supplement as savings. I live 2 hours away from the city, so you can only imagine how much transport time and money I can save and renting a room or an apartment in the city would only amount to the same expenses on my end.
2. Having Independent work ethic. Yes ,it sounds like a dream when you can work in your pajamas and messy hair in the comfort of your home but it also means that you can learn how to rely on self-motivation,self-discipline and focus. I always work better on tasks when I am on my own. This is where I see my mistakes and weaknesses that fuel me to improve head on.
3. Communication expert. Working from home would limit you from physical contact with your clients and co-workers but it also enhance your capabilities on communication tools and ability to communicate through 1 call. You’ll be able to learn how to convey your thoughts and reachout effectively.
4. Work-Life balance. You can fit the work in your home life. Flexible to work in a home office, your front porch or wherever you feel more comfortable.I personally like my home office that is located in the corner of our living room, facing the sea rather than sitting in a cubicle inside the office. 
5. Better Health. Besides the food in the office being expensive, it also isn’t very healthy. It usually pertains to a huge amount of preservatives and unnatural ingredients for a quicker way to prepare. I ate my home cooked foods that I prepare myself and II am assured that I am way healthier now than I was in working in the office.

There are also cons for working at home but in my case, it adds less to the pros on these areas. Working at home is a choice and decision that anyone can make, whether you fit better in the office or at home.

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