You are paid what you are really worth
You know it. You are worth $95/hour but based on your employer’s sacred chart and formula, you should receive only $15/hour and there’s nothing you can do about it. If you are the employer, you set your rate and that should make you happy.
You call the shots. All of them
You decide on the 5 W’s and 1 H – what, where, when, who, why, and how you work.
The commute is usually really nice
Have you ever fantasized taking the train naked? Ok, maybe not. If you are working at home, you can go straight from the shower to your office.
More time at home
This is a good thing if you have a family or you like the quiet space that a home provides. Don’t worry, you can still go out with your friends :)
You get to see more of your children’s activities
No more missed school plays, soccer games, or parent-teacher conferences. Be careful though because other parents and teachers may think you’re out of job :)
You get out of doing things you don’t want to do
If you don’t want to attend a friend’s party, you can make a not-so-lame excuse like videoconferencing with an important client on Sunday. Don’t worry they would understand.
No coworkers
Working alone sucks. Working with morons is worse. At least with your home-based business, you have options :).
You can do usual “weekend” things when you wish
Have you tried shopping on a Monday afternoon or going to movie theaters on a Thursday morning? No stress. All fun.
No stupid, arbitrary rules
Have you ever wondered why we need to work 5 days a week? Why not just 4? Ok, working 5 days a week is not stupid but if you are the boss, you don’t need to file a sick-leave (and lie) when you have a hangover.
No Boss
Need I say more?
Based from “Start and Run a Real Home-Based Business” by Dan Furman.
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Photo from Extra Ketchup.
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I recommend you to add “tons of distraction” and “lack of motivation” to homeworking cons.
Distractions, yes.
Lack of motivation, I don’t think so. :)
Well, it’s probably my personal feelings but I feel more productive when I’m surrounded by working people: probably the co-working offices are for persons like me.
I hear you. Sometimes, working alone sucks.
Thanks for including me in the related post. Working from home is great for defining success and enjoying schedule freedom!
P.S.–As a time coach, I help people set up a schedule that helps them increase motivation and decrease distractions so they can be productive at home. It’s not for everyone, but if you can master this balance, you do receive a whole bunch of benefits like those listed above.