More companies are going remote after the pandemic but are you ready to go remote as well?
According to the survey by Gartner, during the pandemic, about 88% of companies encouraged their employees to work from home. And 99% of people who have experienced remote work would like to continue to do so. You can see these statistic report from Review42.com, where they compiled all the statistics regarding remote work. These surveys can be your consideration to embrace the remote culture work.
Remote work possesses its challenge. If you are accustomed to working in an office, fixed schedule, more socialization, remote work can be a bit daunting at first. Your home environment may not be remote-work friendly. You probably don't accustom to keep track of your time and even manage your time. You also probably have too many distractions at home. These challenges are manageable, provided that you're willing to tackle them.
But remote work also has its benefits, especially if you could work where the company pays higher than your living standard. Remote work opens more opportunities but also competitors. The talent pool is not your neighbor anymore but people worldwide. It gives you the challenge to show that you can compete globally instead of on a national scale.
For someone who has been doing it for six years and going, I am here to show you how to survive and adapt to the remote work world. Especially If you have been fired from your 9-5 jobs, this is your chance to go remote and explore the remote work culture. I laid out some websites, tools, and some environment productivity tips to survive it in this post.
Where do I start?
So, you're into remote work, and you are still confused about where to go. Here is a list that you can start to find remote work job opportunities.
Remotework.io
https://remoteok.io/
You can find jobs in startups and even establish companies ranging from programming to sales to even copywriting.Cryptojoblist
https://cryptojobslist.com/
Want to work for a crypto company? cryptojoblist is your chance to find a job. Since you are already in hive, you probably have a shot at finding copywriting, community manager jobs or even meme specialist. Fun right?Angelist
https://angel.co/
Do you have a fancy resume, fancy education background, and skills? You can try your shot via Angelist. You can even try your chance to work at discord, Roblox, and many famous startup companies.
- Freelancer.com
https://www.freelancer.com/
So you want to go solo, freelancer is your shot. You can list your skill and pitch yourself. And finally, be your own boss.
Now, how can I survive it?
Productivity tools and project management tools are your friends. Here are some tools that you can start exploring just in case your company uses them too.
Monday.com
https://monday.com/
You can manage your work and team in a single template. It's easy to use even if you only work solo.Pomodoro
https://tomato-timer.com/
You can use any pomodoro tools but tomoto-timer is a web based pomodor that can help you get things done. You will be surprised to know that many of your job can be done within 25 to 30 minutes.Todoist
https://todoist.com/
Your task list and also work list. You can download this on your desktop to keep track of your to do list. Maintain life work balance with this tool.Clockwise
https://www.getclockwise.com/
It's a website to manage your time and your team. It also synchronizes with all your devices.Hackmd
https://hackmd.io/
Simple collaborative online markdown. There are encrypted alternatives too but if you are a beginner, get use to hackmd.
How do I set up my external environment?
These days, home is no longer just home; it's also a place to make a living. So, you have to make sure you have all the right tools and the proper setup to have a better work environment or even start to dive into the remote work culture.
Don't have a dedicated space to work? It's okay. You can manage.
Here are some tips that I use to work from a small place.
- Keep things organized and clean in your workspace.
- Make sure everything you need is within your reach.
- If you can, pick a space with proper lighting and also a window. If you can't, make sure it has better lighting and enough air.
- Invest in noise-free canceling headphones. If you don't have the means, use your earphone for now.
- Tell everyone in the family about your schedule and your work expectations. Working from home can mean your family thinks you have nothing to do. So tell them beforehand about your new ways of working.
- Don't forget to take breaks.
- If you feel like you lack socializing with your friends, schedule a call or movie night together. You can use sites like watch2gether or Netflix party.
- I mentioned Pomodoro tools before; use them because that will help you get things done. So are the management tracker tools that will keep you in check.
I hope everything I mentioned above can help you survive the new remote work culture. Even if you are not doing remote work yet, you can explore these options if you want to pivot into a remote position. The above productivity tools I mentioned and some tips are something I have used and also experienced. Let me know your experience, questions, concerns in the comment section. I'd be glad to answer and help you.
