Alla, 41 years old, designer
I'm a creepy owl. Well, I can’t work effectively if I get up at seven in the morning! I still sleep half the day! I only become active in the evening. I used to work at home and didn’t know grief. I slept until almost noon, and at night I sat at the computer.
Article on the topic How to return to work after a long vacation and not get depressed I managed to do everything, wasn’t tired at all, and felt great. And recently I found a new job and I had to go to the office. For me this is akin to a disaster. First, I rock for half a day, then I start to work sluggishly, and in the evening, when I have to go home, I finally wake up. As a result, I still work at night, but I no longer have time to sleep - I have to go to work in the morning! In six months I literally turned into a neurasthenic person! Health problems began. In general, I think we need to switch to freelancing again. For me it's much more comfortable.
Working from home: pros and cons
Let's start with the positives. The first and, perhaps, main thing is freedom. With the exception of some cases when a remote worker is required to be on call strictly at a certain time or complete the daily quota by the appointed time, you get the opportunity to completely independently plan your work schedule. This is not an office or a production facility with corporate standards of presence from call to call, but by default, when not so rare, and after the official end of the working day.
Not being tied to a workplace opens up endless possibilities. You can indulge in workaholism during weekends or holidays, and on weekdays you can devote a day or two to personal matters. Go shopping when there are few people in the stores, visit a beauty salon without waiting in line, swim in the pool or work out in a fitness club at a time when most clients are at work, and at the same time get a discount for visiting during hours that are unpopular with the majority of clients... Yes, not enough or anything else! You can simply go about business (for example, to resolve pressing bureaucratic issues in official organizations) without asking anyone for leave.
By the way, about saving. Since you don’t have to travel to and from the office every day, transportation costs are reduced (and time spent on travel, which is also money). Your wardrobe needs begin to be determined solely by your whims. After all, since the office disappears from life, the need to show off in front of colleagues disappears. And you can work at home in pajamas, or even in a negligee, if the family is not against it (and in the absence of children and the older generation in the same apartment, they are usually only for it). And eating at home will be much cheaper than a business lunch in a restaurant and healthier.
If you have children or relatives who need care, working from home will allow you to forget about the fear of possible dissatisfaction with the employer with an employee who takes sick leave too often and takes time off from work for family reasons.
Financial independence is also worth a lot, which mothers often abruptly lose when they go on maternity leave: there is still the same stress, even if there are no special problems in relations with your husband and other relatives on whose support you find yourself.
Well, after such a joyful picture, it would be useful to move on to such an obligatory component of the honey menu as a fly in the ointment.
Freedom turns out to be illusory. No one has canceled your obligations to your employer or customer. And he cares even less about your personal affairs and family circumstances than the boss who saw you in the office every day.
The social guarantees provided for by labor legislation are no longer for you. No one will blame you for going on sick leave, but there is no point in taking it: no one will pay for it anyway. The same applies to vacation pay, redundancy benefits, and other things. However, there are options for remote work in compliance with the Labor Code. And with proper management of your own earnings and its sufficient size, you can create your own personal “stabilization fund” for “social needs.”
The real ambush for many is the aforementioned lack of a “call,” which often results in missed deadlines, problems created for oneself and the employer, damaged relationships, and financial problems. But here everything depends on a person’s self-discipline. There are those who are suited to remote work and those who are not.
But here’s what everyone faces: while there is work, few people understand that this is an opportunity to break out of the everyday routine, change the environment, and get rid of problems at home. When the workplace becomes the home with all the concentration of problems and routine, there is nowhere to escape from it.
But no one thought that a two-hour one-way commute to work is actually a blessing. While you are shaking on the subway, train, or stuck in traffic jams, your brain is completely unloaded from what has accumulated at work during the day. After this, try to get a job within walking distance from home (an unattainable ideal for many residents of megacities)! You will feel the difference very soon. And it’s not a fact that it’s for the better.
Another aspect of working “at work” is communication with colleagues, including informal ones. Of course, conflicts happen, but at home, don’t they? Gossip in the smoking room or at the coffee machine, shake the bones of your bosses and colleagues, exchange jokes, have a blast at a corporate party... All this is no longer there. There are no costs for office sabantuys, but a good sabantuy is worth the money spent on it.
Well, the most unpleasant feature is perhaps a phenomenon that can be dubbed the “presence effect.” Just as your employer doesn’t care about your problems at home, your family, especially your children, don’t care about your production crunch. And here conflicts are inevitable. Explaining that during working hours you are not at home is useless, especially to children. And for adults too.
But with normal family relationships and sufficient income, all problems can gradually be eliminated. The lack of office communication can be compensated for by more private contacts with friends; a change of scenery can be achieved through shopping, playing sports outside the home, going on errands, etc.
Irina, 36 years old, manager
I believe that every woman needs to go to work at least from time to time. Otherwise she will turn into a whore! Why buy a beautiful dress if you only wear a robe and sweatpants? Why do your hair if no one can see it? And gradually the woman, without noticing it, declines, gets fat, and ages. Personally, I would go crazy if I had to sit at home all the time. I need compliments from male colleagues, I need communication with my co-workers! After all, I need to show someone new dresses! Otherwise I'll waste away. In general, going to the office is vital for me. It is only thanks to them that I am still in shape and look much younger than my age!
Tatiana, 44 years old, translator
I once worked at home. So, for some reason, my loved ones believed that they could blame all the household chores on me.
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Alexander Klimai: “Looking for a way out of post-vacation depression” It was impossible to explain to them that I didn’t have time to go to the store, clean, walk the dog and cook. It seemed to them that since I was sitting at home, it was as if I wasn’t doing anything. My husband was sincerely offended when he came home from work and did not find a hot dinner consisting of homemade cutlets. He perceived hastily cooked sausages as a personal insult! Not to mention the fact that I always washed the dishes after meals - he was at work, he was tired! But now my family understands that I am tired too, and they are trying to help.
Internet or office work, what to choose?
Hello, readers of my blog . Today we’ll talk about whether you should choose to work in the office or prefer to work on the Internet. Quite an interesting question, which will be no less interesting to deal with.
I was motivated to write this post by an article by my friend, who also described all the advantages of working on the Internet. In principle, since you are reading my post, then you already understand that I chose the second option, namely, working on the Internet .
I’ve even written 2 posts about how you can make money by posting on forums , as well as making money by writing articles . I encourage you to read them if you haven't already.
You know, anything can happen in life: some people may have worked for many years and are “asked to leave”, others may not find a normal job at all. It happens, unfortunately, it’s very unfortunate when you work for several years, and then you are told that you are being laid off.
This is very offensive and not even in terms of money or anything else, after this you really feel damaged, deceived, if you want. Yes, the condition, of course, after this is not very good, but oh well, otherwise I’ll shed another tear, and I still have to finish this post (smiley).
But there is an alternative, it lies in such a useful tool called the Internet. Forgive me in advance for writing as if it were for children, I just want to completely clarify this topic so that many can decide for themselves: work in an office or make money on the Internet.
Let me say right away that if you have been fired from your job, the last thing you need to do is get upset. After all, there are interesting expressions: everything that is not done is done for the better, and for what better, it’s up to you, of course, to decide.
The story of the dismissal overtook me too, so at the beginning of last year I had to look for alternative types of income, I can happily tell you that I found them.
It’s very good that I spent a lot of time on the Internet, communicated a lot, sat on social networks, even if it was a banal waste of time, but still, it was social networks that helped me get started.
You may ask why social networks, because people spend precious hours of their time there? It’s simple, no matter how strange it may sound, but social networks taught me how to type quickly. Yes, and this skill allowed me to find a new profession, only on the Internet.
I have a higher education in economics (even if I didn’t receive a honors diploma), but I haven’t found a job in my specialty that would really suit me. This may be strange, but most of my friends work hard to earn money, but I decided that physical labor is not for me, because now you can earn good money only with your brains.
And so, after reflecting on the situation in which I found myself after my dismissal, I decided that something needed to radically change. After surfing the Internet a little, I found a fairly labor-intensive type of income that suited me.
It turned out to be copywriting. I wrote in great detail about what copywriting is in my article: How to make money on articles or don’t want $1000 a month? Read on, maybe you will join the ranks of copywriters who earn good money on the Internet. In this article, I probably won’t describe what copywriting is and how to make money from it. Let me just say that copywriting is a type of income that involves writing articles, news, and reviews for money.
To be honest, this method of earning money is not as easy as it might seem, but nothing can be done. At first, I had to register on copywriting exchanges, where they paid mere pennies, then I started meeting the authors of large websites with whom I began to collaborate.
After that, my earnings from the Internet increased noticeably, but I noticed that in order to
Agree, there is nothing supernatural in everything that I have written, so I am sure that everyone can earn money in this way.
Well, probably a lyrical digression, something has gone on for a long time, so let’s look at all the pros and cons of working in the office, as well as on the Internet.
Well, here I have described all the advantages of working on the Internet. For now, I am running this blog , writing custom articles, and doing email distribution, which brings me a normal income. I plan to open my own online store, but for now I will put my heart and soul into this blog.
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Anna, 35 years old, accountant
I haven't worked in an office for a long time. I come from time to time if I need some signatures and seals on documents. I do all the reports at home. I like! I get a lot more done now than when I worked in the office. There is no one to distract you at home - your husband is at work, your children are at school, and then at after-school activities. And when I went to work, then one colleague would run in, then another, then I needed to drink tea with them, then some kind of meeting would be organized. As a result, there was not enough time for the work itself. We had to stay late in the evenings. Only after everyone left the office could I finally concentrate and begin to fulfill my immediate responsibilities.
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Where is it better to work: at home or in the office?
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: Konstantin Bely
In today's article I want to talk about where is it better to work: at home or in the office ? Looking ahead, I will say that the question, of course, is purely individual, and the answer to it depends on a number of criteria, the attitude towards which may be different for different people: all this is connected with the individual psychological characteristics and preferences of each person. Therefore, I will consider these criteria, and you can make your own conclusion about where it is better to work: at home or in the office specifically for you.
When making a comparison, by work I will mean some traditional office work, some work on the computer, which, by and large, can be done both in the office and at home, working remotely. So let's compare.
Criterion 1. Earnings. Surely for the majority this criterion is of paramount importance, although this is wrong. Well, let's start with him. You can work for someone both at home and in the office, but it will be traditional or remote work, but at home you can also work for yourself. To compare where it is better to work in terms of earnings, you first need to know the remuneration system. If this is a time-based payment, then there is no difference in this criterion: in both cases you will be paid for the time worked. If payment depends on the result of work, then options are possible. People are different: those who are more productive in the office will be able to earn more there; those who work at home will be able to earn more at home. It is also worth considering the fact that work in the office is often limited in time (until the institution closes), and at home you have the opportunity, if you wish, to work more, even in the evening and at night, in order to earn more.
All subsequent criteria will in one way or another influence the very effectiveness and efficiency of labor, which, in turn, affects the amount of earnings.
Criterion 2. Convenience and comfort. The more comfortable the working conditions, the higher its effectiveness. And in most cases, working at home will win by this criterion, since a cozy home environment is more comfortable for most people than an office one. Of course, there may be exceptions, for example, an apartment that is being renovated can hardly be called a comfortable place for productive work.
Criterion 3: Distractions. All sorts of distractions, the so-called, also have a significant impact on work productivity. time wasters. When thinking about where it is better to work, you need to compare where there are more of these factors in a particular situation. As a rule, there are more of them at home: social networks (which are often blocked in offices), the Internet, children, relatives, household chores, etc. A person’s ability to self-organize is also important: if he is unable to work without distraction, then the effectiveness of his work will decrease.
In offices, there may also be distractions, but different ones: for example, intrusive colleagues with their own personal problems or additional tasks from superiors. An important role is played by the number of people working simultaneously in one room, and who these people are, how they are tuned to the work process.
Criterion 4. Time to eat. For a lunch break when working in an office, as a rule, a specific hour of time is allocated. When working from home, you can give yourself any time that is convenient for you. In addition, you can eat faster at home, thereby leaving more time for work. You can also have small snacks several times throughout the day if you are used to this type of eating pattern.
Criterion 5. Clothing. It is important that office business attire creates discomfort at work for many. Especially, for example, in the summer, when you have to sit in a white shirt and tie, sweltering from the heat. At home, you can work in whatever you want, even without clothes at all, if that’s convenient for you. When choosing where to work, pay attention to this criterion.
Criterion 6. Time to get there. To work in the office, you still need to get there, as well as then back. And the travel time to/from work can be quite long, especially for residents of large cities or those who, for example, go to work in another city. You don't earn money while traveling and, in fact, you waste that time. And when you work from home, you don’t need to travel anywhere, and the time spent on the road can be used for additional work and increased earnings, or for personal needs, to communicate with loved ones.
Criterion 7. Control. If a person has problems with self-control and self-organization, then working in an office is more suitable for him, because there he will be controlled by his boss. At home, there will be no such controlling factor, and therefore the work will not proceed as quickly and not as efficiently. Although, if you wish, you can ask, for example, your relative to become a household “boss”, if necessary.
Criterion 8. Technical equipment. If your work involves the constant need to use some kind of equipment, then an office in this regard seems preferable. For example, not every home has a photocopier, and whether it’s worth buying one is also a question. In addition, consumables and maintenance of equipment when working in an office fall on the employer, and when working at home - on the employee himself, and these are additional costs, often considerable, which reduce the amount of net earnings.
Criterion 9. Rest. When working, a person always needs rest in moderate doses; without it, labor efficiency will gradually decrease, and at the end of the working day it will drop very significantly. When working in an office, it is not always possible to rest even for 5 minutes: you are under the supervision of your superiors. But at home a person can always arrange a rest for himself, if necessary. True, there is another point here: it is important not to overdo it with this rest.
Look at these 9 criteria, apply them to your situation and decide where you are better off working: in the office or at home.
By the way, for people who prefer to work for themselves, but for a number of reasons an office environment suits them better for work, there are special coworking centers where you can rent an office space and go about your business.
As for me personally, I once worked quite productively in the office, and now I’ve been doing it at home for many years, which suits me even more, although I don’t like to call my activity work. However, I repeat, everything is very individual.
Now you know where it is better to work. I hope this article will help you make your choice. I wish you good earnings, and see you again on Financial Genius!
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Igor, 27 years old, programmer
I live outside the city. It takes me 2.5 hours to get to the office. That is, I spend five hours a day just on the road. I could have spent this time usefully if my bosses had allowed me not to go to work. Moreover, when I come to the office, I really can’t do anything! You’ll be shaken in the minibus, frozen in the train – and that’s it, I’m squeezed like a lemon! The wife is also not happy. I leave the house at half past seven and return only at half past ten in the evening. I have dinner and go to bed. There is neither energy nor time for intimate conversations.
Mikhail, 32 years old, manager
My wife works at home. And this is just happiness for us! There is no need to spend money on a nanny - the wife can look after the child herself. Previously, two-thirds of her salary went to paying for a nanny. And this despite the fact that my son went to kindergarten. But sometimes he gets sick, sometimes we don’t have time to pick him up, in general, we can’t do without help, and we don’t have grandparents. My wife and I are both newcomers, we have relatives in another city.
I also can’t allow my wife not to work yet - we have a mortgage on our apartment, we need to pay off our debts somehow. In general, when my wife found this job, we, one might say, breathed freely!
Oleg, 43 years old, technologist
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How to work effectively from home? There was a period in my life when I worked at home. I did not like. If at the office you have a fixed working day, then at home it is endless! Moreover, the employer is sure that he can call you at eight in the evening and demand that the work be done by morning.
It is believed that an employee who sits at home can work around the clock - he still doesn’t work enough! Our boss was absolutely sure that we all sat at home and watched TV all day long! No matter how many things you did, your boss still felt like you weren’t working hard enough! I understand why this is connected - he doesn’t see how busy his subordinates really are!
Life hack No. 2: automatically pointing a conference call camera at the speaker
Problem: There is a mixed meeting going on: some employees are sitting in the conference room, while others are connecting from laptops and smartphones from their homes. Employees in the office see the faces of their remote-working colleagues large on the monitor - this is convenient. But what does a person working from home see?
He looks at his smartphone or laptop screen and sees the entire meeting room. It is very difficult to understand which of the people in it is speaking at the moment. He does not see the faces of his colleagues and their emotions, which means he receives only half of the information.
Solution: cameras with speaker tracking installed in an office meeting room
How it works?
From the perspective of someone working from home, the technology feels like switching between images of speakers on Zoom. The camera in the meeting room reacts, for example, to sound or the microphone is turned on and is automatically aimed at the speaker’s face. At this moment, the remote worker sees the speaker in close-up, and not the entire meeting room.
An office that already uses the solution
A camera with a tracking system based on the sound of the speaker’s voice is used, for example, in the Laboratory of Satellite Oceanography of the Russian State University of Humanities.
Cost: from 700 thousand rubles for one set
