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?
Lately I’ve been traveling a lot so my work environment tends to be airplanes, hotels or my apartment. At home I have a 27” iMac…
I moved from San Francisco to Oakland a few years ago for more space. Now, I work primarily from my home office (second bedroom) and…
I have a dedicated home office that contains my standing desk, computer, other hardware, and bookshelves. It’s painted a lively, energetic color (yellow) and there…
What are the biggest benefits of being a remote worker?
The flexibility and the ability to focus on things without distractions. If I need to get my head down I can close the door, mark…
Environmental—no need to commute Manage my own time the way it suits my working style True responsibility and ownership to drive projects forward Flexibility Growth…
I work a lot, but I don’t have set hours, so it’s less stressful when planning meet-ups with friends and family. This is the biggest…
How do you personally manage work-life balance?
I’m both an author and a business owner. I do my writing in the morning, then transition into work in the afternoon, which is when…
Working from home it is easy to work when I need to and do other things as I wish. I often combine work and exercise…
You have to be very disciplined; when you are done with your day, I need to walk away from my office and not go in…
What tips do you have to disconnect when working remotely?
If you’ve done a good job building your business, you should be able to disconnect and trust your team. I find the first 2-3 days…
Don’t work in your house all day long. Work in a coffee shop or in a co-working space if you can. If you can’t, then…
Get a dog. They demand your undivided attention at times, require long walks outside, and in some cases my dog even takes it upon herself…
What is your favorite business book?
Phoenix project or How I raised myself from failure to success in selling.
Smart and Gets Things Done by Joel Spolsky, and Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (not exactly a business book but I reference it…
Raising the Bar by Cliff Bar Founder Gary Erickson. Gary’s inspiring story about how to lead a business with integrity and passion is absolutely riveting.…
Do you have a favorite quote or bit of business wisdom?
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton
When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it’s like giving them emotional oxygen.…
“If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
Where is the best or worst place you’ve worked remotely?
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…
Worst: Economy class in an airplane. Best: A quiet coffee shop at 6 a.m.
Earlier this fall, I spent the day working in a grassy area nestled in the middle of Catholic University’s campus. It was a few yards…