Remote Worker Insights
140 companies answer 6 questions
Learn a bit more about some of the great people who answered the Remote.co Q&As as they share some of their remote worker insights and anecdotes on work-life balance, remote work environments, and more.
What is your personal remote work environment?
I work on a treadmill desk (crazy, I know). I started with a standing desk a little over a year ago and eventually switched over…
I keep it 100% mobile, everything I need is in my backpack. Power adapters, headphones, snacks, machine. I can setup at home, at a coffee…
I have a treadmill desk (which I love!) and an office with plenty of light.
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
You are able to have the freedom to work on your own time, and you also don’t have to deal with a commute!
The flexibility. I love being able to go to a café and work there for a few hours each day, then return home when I…
Flexibility, better work-life balance, and the ability to manage my own schedule so I have more time for family, friends, and hobbies.
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I get up early and do calls, because of my timezone. I try and be active on our chat service. I often go to coffee…
I prefer to maintain a distinct separation between my work life and my personal life – it makes it easier to focus when I’m working…
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This question is well-phrased because it uses the word “integration” instead of “balance.” I used to find myself carrying a lot of guilt and stress…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
I try to plan something for right after work, even if it’s just going for a walk. I think it’s important to close my laptop…
Just do it. Yes, it’s easier said than done, and I’ll admit I’m not perfect at this yet, but at the end of the day,…
I make time to exercise daily. I do ten miles on my bike each day at sunset on a bike trail near my house. I…
What is your favorite business book?
The Four Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris and Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins.
There is no one favorite business book, in each of many books is some wisdom in it.
E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
“I know how people work best. Give them their freedom.” – Soulaima Gourani
“If you’re going to go fast enough to succeed, you’re going to make mistakes. How you deal with those mistakes…that’s the key.” – Dan Levin,…
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
Worst location is a rental car, while my husband and I were driving from Ohio to Oregon on a summer road trip in 2013. Phone…
Best was Dubai! In a cafe right across from Burj Khalifa.
Worst location is probably going to be tomorrow. It’s my youngest son’s first day of daycare. I want to be present, but not get in…
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