Ups and Downs of Working Remotely

  • Downside: “F— this, I’m goin home” doesn’t have the same impact when you’re ACTUALLY AT HOME.
  • Downside: You lose some ability to discern what’s acceptable to wear in public. (Dirty workout gear? 5-day old jeans?)
  • Upside: No one can see you working.
  • Downside: No one can see you working.
  • Downside: For those with office-dwelling co-workers, getting free food notices makes you feel left out.
  • Downside: Office co-worker drive-bys replaced by family member drive-bys.
  • Downside: Office co-worker drive-bys replaced by instance message and phone call swarms from the same co-workers.
  • Upside: Better coffee
  • Downside: You have to pay for your own coffee
  • Upside: Internet connection is as good as you want it to be.
  • Downside: The network administrator/IT person who screwed up your network/computer is probably you.
  • Upside: More lax office pet policy.
  • Downside: Office pets apparently need food, water, and potty breaks.
  • Downside: You start talking to the office pets.