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Remote work

Remote work means working away from the office or other place of work. Many remote workers in the USA work from their own homes. Learn about good remote jobs, how remote workers communicate, and how to do well at remote work.

Mizajou June 4, 2019

Remote work also is called telecommuting, teleworking, and mobile work. Another common name is working from home. Working from home means that you do not travel to the workplace. You do all your work from your house or apartment instead.

Remote workers communicate through computers. They use email, messaging, and teleconferencing. Teleconferencing is talking to someone using your computer’s camera.

Good jobs for remote work

Some jobs are better for remote work than others. Good jobs for remote work are those where people can communicate mostly on computers or by phone.

Healthcare

Healthcare has many remote work opportunities. People can work from home to manage health information and payments. They also help patients and doctors communicate. Learn more about jobs in healthcare.

Customer service

You can work at home in customer service. For example, you can do technical support. You can also be a customer care associate or agent. These jobs are usually entry level. They are a good way to get to know a company and then get promoted.

Sales

Many companies have salespeople sell products by phone. You can do this at home. You may try to find new clients or customers for the company. Some remote sales jobs include sales associate and sales manager. Learn more about jobs in sales.

Information technology

Many IT jobs are remote work. You can fix computers or work on the safety of computers. You can manage websites or people. One of the most common jobs is coding. Coding is writing instructions for computers and websites. Learn more about jobs in computers and information technology.

Good and bad things about remote work

There are some advantages and some disadvantages to remote work.

Good things about working remotely are:

  • Not having to pay for transportation.
  • Not having to spend time going to work.
  • Making your own schedule: most jobs have regular hours, but often you can start a little earlier or later. Some jobs are very flexible and you can work whenever you want.
  • You can work anywhere as long as you have the internet: some people work while traveling.
  • Staying more focused: some people work better when they do not have coworkers talking or interrupting them.

Bad things about working remotely are:

  • Not seeing coworkers: you might feel lonely.
  • Starting your job is harder: it is easier to learn about your job when you have people around to answer your questions.
  • Getting distracted: you have to have the self-discipline to work at home.
  • Communication is more difficult.
  • Balancing work and life: sometimes, it can feel like you are working all the time. It might be hard to know when to stop and relax.

What to do and not to do if you are working from home

Here are some things that are good to do if you are a remote worker:

  • Set up a workspace in your house
  • Stick to a regular schedule
  • Talk to your co-workers often
  • Tell other people in the house when you are working

Here are some things that are not so good for remote workers to do:

  • Do not turn on the TV or take personal calls
  • Do not stay sitting all day without taking breaks to walk around

Working from home can be challenging but is a great option for many people. There are many opportunities now and there will be even more in the future.


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