The world keeps advancing every day; there are a lot of changes. I can remember back then some industries saw working from home as something that was unusual, but today it has become a normal thing. The majority of people prefer the flexibility of working from the comfort of their home. Most employers have discovered that jobs can be done effectively without the workers being present in the office.
Currently the labor market is becoming competitive; there is a need to ask some important questions: Will working from home still be relevant, or will people be forced to return to offices and carry out their work effectively? One thing is sure: working from home has come to stay; almost everyone went to work from the comfort of their home.
The sweet thing about remote work is the flexibility. While doing remote work, you can still have time to do other things; you will spend more time with family and friends. With remote work, you create your own working environment; you schedule the time that best suits you to work. The truth is that remote work has come to stay and is not going anywhere. Since the advance of technology, people can work, communicate, and attend meetings from anywhere they are.
The majority of people are looking for work that they will do from the comfort of their home because of the flexibility the work offers. With the way everyone is searching for remote work, it may no longer be enough. Most employers are looking for people with experience, discipline, and skills. To be honest, remote work still requires discipline and professionalism.
Working from home seems attractive from the outside; you don’t need to wake up early preparing for work. Working from home requires self-discipline. The truth is there is always distraction at home: poor networks and family responsibilities.
As a good remote worker, you must learn how to manage your time; you must be accountable even when nobody is physically observing you. Not all professionals can carry out their skills remotely; some do physical work. The world is moving towards a more flexible workplace where industries and employees schedule the time that works best for them.
We should not build our careers with the idea that the only work that we will do must be remote work; rather, build ourselves around valuable skills.
The question should not be if remote work will disappear; rather, it should be how can I become relevant regardless of where I work? We should learn how to perform well both remotely and in person. To be honest, the workplace is evolving, and remote work is part of the evolution. We try and make ourselves valuable.
Don’t just go for remote work because it is convenient rather look for knowledge, gain experience and build skills.
This is my entry on the weekly prompt #hivelearners #hl-w230e1 There is a need for work from home.
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