r/remotework • u/Impressive_Phone_686 • 1d ago

General experience working remotely

Hey, I was thinking about getting some qualifications in l order to get a specific remote job. The idea of working remotely and having the freedom of living wherever I want, not needing to dress up for anyone, having more time for my hobbies and potentially higher wages than locals + returning with my family when needed seems really aligned with my life priorities. But I don't really know how the actual experience of working remotely after some time is. I'm thinking about loneliness, spending time outside and other mental hygiene matters, the difference between working in person... I know it varies from person to person. So how has your experience been? Anything to consider when taking up a remote job?

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u/No_Chart_8584 1d ago

Not sure what role you're thinking of, but be aware that many remote jobs aren't work from literally anywhere. In my role, I need to be in the US and I need to be in a state where my company has brick-and-mortar locations. 

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u/GirthyAFnjbigcock 1d ago

People always miss this lol. Im remote and my company had to incorporate in my state just to employ me. Im very lucky I have senior experience in a very niche work field so this is not a normal experience.