What's your favorite perk of WFH?

Martina Hackbartt
93 replies
Hey, hunters! Many of us work from home or in a hybrid system. If that's your case: what's your favorite perk of working from home? My top reasons: - Wearing comfy clothes πŸ‘” - Avoiding the commute 🚌 - Being able to travel! ✈️ I'm currently in Europe for a month, and that wouldn't have been possible if I worked in-office.

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Cat Hicks
Being able to properly manage my multiple disabilities without having to ask for multiple accommodations that always made me feel β€œother” in traditional workspaces.
Amelia Goodman
dog cuddles and mid day naps!!
Leitha Matz
All of the above, plus I really like having the ability to take stretching breaks without feeling like a weirdo, to have snacks from my kitchen and to throw something in the oven for dinner before the last meetings of the day.
Fabian Maume
I can drink matΓ© πŸ§‰
Fabian Maume
@martina_hackbartt I'm actually drinking Rosamonte those days. :) I started drinking matΓ© at the university as I wanted an alternative to coffee. It is now a stable for deep work session. I actually have a hobby project connected to matΓ©: https://www.facebook.com/LaMateCZ
Martina Hackbartt
@fabian_maume Ohhhh my country's national drink!πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· It's a great companion while working from home. How did you get to try it?
Shubham Dhawan
The ability to - Take time off whenever I want - Travel anywhere, anytime - Run errands when I want. Unlike WFO, where I had to manage all of it either in the morning and during late evenings or during the weekends - Watch Netflix in the middle of the day - Sit in comfy clothes all the time - Stay in a small town, away from the hustle and bustle of a metro city - Spend a lot of time with my parents - Invest in my side projects - Go for gym in the middle of the day, when it's the least crowded
Bharat
- Avoiding commute - Going to the gym when it is least crowded - Working from Beach
Marko Manojlovic
Everything you mentioned + - I can walk my dog when I feel like I need to go outside; - chatting to my wife when I need moral support (she also WFH); - eating a nice home cooked meal.
Chris Watson
Travel time and expense relief as well as comfy clothes, working in whatever the position instead of just sitting on a single chair!
Kyle Banta
being able to be flexible with my work (like can throw laundry in during a pomodoro break). being able to eat much, much healthier by being at home and not eating out/snacking being able to workout consistently when it works for me
Edgar
All your reasons plus eating at home and I feel more productive since there are less distractions
Zubair Ahmed
For me, it's all of the reasons you mentioned plus 1. Being able to work on side projects 2. Exploring other things which are not possible while working in-office
Zubair Ahmed
@saifrkhaan I don't think so, exploring is part of your growth. The more you increase your knowledge the better you will become and eventually adding more value to the society
Saif Khan
@_syed_zubair_ahmed just a general wondering: isn't it doing disservice to the current employer.
Christian Lowe
The Green Book Project
The Green Book Project
Funnily enough, I actually work more hours when WFH compared to when I was in an office. I find that I'm actually way more productive WFH because I can take care of personal needs (doing laundry, running to the bank, etc.) as they come up rather than having to hold off on everything until the workday ends.
Morgan Lucas
Going where I please, as long as I have a personal hotspot and decent connection.
Olya Zabalkanska
Plan your daily schedule in a more comfortable way for you
Gabe Moronta
Saving money, eating home cooking whenever I want, walking my puppy, and the most important reason using my own bathroom.
Jonathan Nass
@gabe_moronta easily making and eating home cooked meals for lunch is such a huge perk!
Favour Felix
- The midday naps are one of the best things for me. - Also, being able to work my convenient hours β€” early mornings, it's surprising how much work I get done during these hours.
Anil Meena
- Being around my cat all the time. - Avoid the commute and traffic jam
Martina Hackbartt
@anil_meena21 Ohhh, we'd love to see a pic of your cat! We just posted a thread on twitter where people can share pics of their pets invading their offices :) https://twitter.com/_reskript/st...
Nithur
Mo AI Jobs
It's good for you Martina that your company allows traveling abroad while WFH. Most companies don't provide that flexibility.
Basharath
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Yes, not time waste in commuting, can work any time we want. The most important thing for me is that I'm most productive when working from home.
Peter Lada
My espresso machine and coffee selection is far superior to the office ones.
Martina Hackbartt
@peterlada And so much cheaper than having it outside!