Preference Towards/Aversions to Remote Work
In the world of freelance writing and digital marketing, the home office has become a cherished sanctuary for many professionals, including one writer who has been making a living as a writer since 2007. This article explores the advantages and challenges that come with working from home, as experienced by this writer.
The writer finds immense convenience in having their office at home. A daily commute is a thing of the past, as they wake up around 5:30AM and walk upstairs to their office. This convenience extends beyond just the time saved, as it also allows the writer to easily check on work after hours without the need to drive to an office.
One of the most significant advantages of working from home is the flexibility it offers. The writer can choose when and how they work, leading to a better work-life balance and increased productivity. However, this flexibility also comes with its own set of challenges. The writer finds it challenging to focus when others are present at home, especially a 3-year-old. To combat this, the writer has moved their office from the attic to the main floor.
The writer's home office is located in one half of the finished attic, but plans are underway to move it to the partially finished basement. This move is motivated by the desire for better separation between work and home, as the writer considers the cost of renting an office unjustified.
DIY projects serve as a distraction for the writer when working from home, making it difficult to maintain focus. To counteract this, the writer takes productive breaks during work hours to do tasks like washing dishes, picking up the living room, and making beds.
One of the most appealing aspects of working from home is the tax deductions that come with having a home office. The writer writes off a portion of mortgage, utilities, and supplies as business expenses, resulting in a hefty tax deduction each year.
However, the writer experiences difficulty drawing a line between work and home. People often perceive the writer as not working because they work from home. This perception can lead to feelings of guilt and a lack of separation between work and personal life.
In conclusion, working from home offers a unique blend of advantages and disadvantages. While it provides flexibility, convenience, and cost savings, it also requires discipline and effective time management to maintain a balance between work and home life. For the writer, the benefits of working from home outweigh the challenges, and they continue to work from their home office, despite some setbacks.
- The writer, who specializes in fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, relationships, pets, travel, cars, and shopping, cherishes their home office as a sanctuary, given their freelance writing and digital marketing career.
- The move of the writer's office from the attic to the main floor is a result of the challenge in focusing when others are present at home, particularly a 3-year-old.
- The writer takes productive breaks during work hours to do DIY projects, but this can sometimes become a distraction that makes it difficult to maintain focus.
- In appreciation of the tax benefits, the writer writes off a portion of mortgage, utilities, and supplies as business expenses, resulting in a hefty tax deduction each year for having a home office.
