12 Steps to WFH Success
The revolution isn’t guaranteed to work for everybody, but there are strategies you can employ to maximize your chances of success.
The author of this piece reflects on his past work experiences and how they eventually led him to work remotely. He used to work for a financial services firm in Manhattan and had to endure a long and uncomfortable commute to get there. He later found work as an industry consultant for an ICT services firm where he and his colleagues were spread out worldwide and could work effectively using technology. This was a big revelation for the author as he realized the traditional idea of “magic, impromptu collisions” between employees in a large organization’s office was a myth and that most productivity was lost due to commuting time. He learned that employees could work from anywhere with the right technology without sacrificing productivity.
The author then lists 12-step considerations for effectively working remotely using technology. These steps include having a dedicated workspace, investing in good equipment, being disciplined with time, having a routine, and more. The author emphasizes that remote work requires a different mindset and approach compared to working in an office and that with the right tools and habits, it can be just as productive and fulfilling as working in an office. He also highlights that remote work opens up new opportunities and allows individuals to live where they want to be based on criteria other than commuting distance.
The article is “12 Steps to WFH Success.“