If I'd Only Known These 15 Remote Work Tips Before I Started Working Remotely, I Would've Saved A Ton Of Time And Energy

I love office camaraderie as much as anyone, but an over one-hour commute before and after a more than eight-hour workday leaves little time for fun, and the belief that a workday has to fall between certain hours feels super outdated to me.

Of the six years I've been working remotely, three have been as a freelancer, and three have been as a full-time employee at a fully remote company. While there are definite differences between the two, they both offer MUCH more flexibility than a traditional office job.

This one depends on your boss and company, but chances are, if you consistently show up, put in your time, and get your work done, they'll be flexible with you.

If you're training for a half marathon, ask if you can shift your hours from 9-to-5 to 10-to-6 so you can get in a long, early morning run. Or if there's a boxing class every Thursday evening at 5 p.m., ask if you can start your workday an hour early so you can cut out early every Thursday.  

Figuring this out was huge. Say you're flying to visit friends for a long weekend. With a traditional job, you might have to use a PTO day for a Friday travel day and a second one on Monday to travel home. But when you work remotely, you can book your flights so they're easily outside working hours OR ask your boss if you clock in early (or work late) to make up for time you'll need to get through check-in and security before logging in at the gate and then again on the plane. 

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