How to Set Yourself Up for Success as a Remote Employee

If you’ve never worked remotely, you might not realize that it really is a different experience than working in the office. Sure, there’s no more commute, which is nice, but there are some pitfalls of working at home that you may want to consider before applying to any of the jobs listed above.

For one, working at home means that you’ll have to get good at setting boundaries. Whether you’re in a full home with kids and a partner or home alone with a television and your smartphone, you’ll need to limit distractions as best you can, as it can be a little too easy to procrastinate at home than it is the office.

You’ll also want to make sure you specifically clock in and clock out. Given your new workstation is in your home, it can be easy to always be in “work mode,” never giving yourself time to relax. Remote employees should make a concerted effort to do work during work hours, and when the clock strikes 5pm, treat your home like the relaxing respite it’s supposed to be.