I am a huge remote work enthusiast and want to share 5 reasons why I love being a remote software developer.
Being a remote software developer is something I always found alluring. You wake up and thatβs it β youβre already at work. Time to get down to business and code!
How awesome is that?
It kind of brings back memories of the envy I always had for those few lucky kids that lived across the street from school.
Well, now Iβm basically one of those kids!
Hereβs 5 things I love about being a remote developer.
1. No Travel
When somebody talks about working remotely, this is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And yes, itβs as great as you think it would be.
Morning Rush ? Gone.
Crowded Trains ? Gone.
Bad Weather ? Who cares β youβre not going outside.
Not having to travel is simply awesome.
Using Your Own Setup
Being able to use my home computer set up for work is great. I donβt have to put in any equipment requests or worry about whether or not Iβm going to have a comfy chair that can properly support my body.
At home I have all the tools I need to keep myself a well-oiled machine. I get to use my mechanical keyboard, dual monitors, sit in my nice chair, and not worry about being subject to a non-ergonomic setup or any of the typical nonsense.
3. You donβt have to use headphones
When I used to work in an office, my only escape from the noise was to slap on my headphones and put my head down. This is an OK solution, but wearing headphones all day has some serious downsides. One in particular is that it can cause βListener fatigue.β No, I didnβt make that one up. You can view the Wikipedia entry on it here.
And in the first place, I only want to listen to music for fun and relaxation βnot to drown out the sound of colleagues making a huge fuss over shooting a suction cup bow and arrow at a whiteboard (I know, that does sound like a blast β but itβs not fun at all when you arenβt the one participating).
When working from home, I donβt have to worry about the same type of distractions. If I want some music or I need to listen listen to a youtube video tutorial, I can just turn on speakers at a modest volume and proceed on my merry way.
4. Make your own lunch
When you work in an office, thereβs always the temptation (especially when you work in a big city), to go out for lunch. This either gets really expensive, or you end up snacking down on salty chips or whatever other junk food you have in your office. And if you do pack a lunch, whatever your bring is always soggy and unappetizing by the time you actually do eat it.
When working from home, Iβm able to go to my kitchen and make myself a nice fresh meal in no time. Itβs cheap, keeps my midsection from getting round, and gives me a nice little break in the middle of the day.
If you are interested in what kind of foods I eat and how that has impacted my remote life, check out my article How Diet Made Me a Better Software Developer.
5. Feeling At Ease
On some level, when youβre in a public place, no matter how familiar you are there, you can never truly feel at ease. There is always some level of stress β at least thatβs how I feel.
Maybe that feeling is particular to introverts? Iβm not sure.
What I do know is that when Iβm working remotely, I feel considerably more relaxed. I donβt have to worry about someone looking at my screen, nor do I have to feel guilty about taking a break to surf reddit.
In fact, itβs particularly this feeling of βbeing at easeβ that allows me to fully focus on my work. Just being in a comfortable environment and knowing that I can easily takes breaks when I need to, makes me a better and more efficient worker.
Thatβs just a few of the things that I love about remote work. Now Iβd like to hear from you. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about remote work.
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Thank you for reading.
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Top comments (4)
yehh..its true Alan. That's why remote job <3
Please share your remote experiences and feelings regarding remote work in the comments. I'm looking forward to hearing from others.
Thanks for the nice comment. Remote is awesome -- I hope you get the chance to work remotely and experience it yourself.