Due to the pandemic, half of the Filipino population now prefers working from home. This is no surprise as remote work comes with ease, flexibility, and longer quality family time. It may look simple, but let me tell you the hard truth: IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE.

In this article, I will be sharing 3 Hard Truths about Work-from-home that no one will tell you. I hope that through it, you can seriously consider if this is the right path for you or not. 

Are you ready for one of the most life-changing decisions of your life?

Truth #1: You Will Learn to Be the Master of Your Life.

When you work from home, you will be placed in a situation where you will have maximum control of your schedule. You can be your own boss. Sounds great! But with this comes an even greater temptation of DISTRACTIONS. Your bed, your family, errands, Netflix, there are so many! Thankfully, this could be avoided by setting up accountability systems to keep you in check.

Truth #2: Remote Work Can Either Strengthen or Destroy Your Work-Life Balance

Having the flexibility of time means that you can choose what to do at any given time. However, this time freedom can mean struggling with being disciplined with taking breaks. Once you get so engrossed with your work, you may want to keep pushing, never taking breaks, and finally, you burn out. It’s important to be reminded to be strict in scheduling rest, as well as dedicating a specific space for work so you could help your mind take a break.

Truth #3: Not All Work-From-Home Opportunities Are Created Equal

Work-from-home will only be rewarding if you are partnered with a rewarding earning opportunity. I recommend having clear criteria before jumping in at any offer. Try asking yourself these questions:

How much are you aiming to earn?

How many hours are you willing to work?

Will there be a supportive virtual community in the job you’re getting into?

One of the best ways to explore working from home in the Philippines is working as a Virtual Assistant! Working as a virtual assistant will allow you to earn well, oftentimes at a dollar rate no matter where you are based. It also does not require you to finish specific educational attainment, and you will be surprised by growing into a better version of yourself!

“Working from home may not be for everyone.

But if you choose to, it will be for you.”

Working from home may not be for everyone. But if you choose to, it will be for you. Being a successful work-from-home professional does not require a specific personality, intelligence, or previous achievement. It only requires your willingness to grow and conquer the hiring process. through the process.

Interested in starting your Work-from-home journey? Apply as a Virtual Assistant here.

References:

https://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/the-latest-news-features/86046/almost-50-filipinos-prefer-work-from-home-set-up-a833-20210503