blog post: https://www.hibox.co/blog/things-no-one-tells-you-about-working-remote/ “Remote Work” is a topic almost as trendy as avocado toast to post about right now, or to have featured on your profile. The concept satisfies the insatiable appetite for more information and experience that millennials – who are so used to instant gratification – crave. It’s also economically beneficial for many companies who want to cut down on overhead costs. It’s even becoming a top productivity method for individuals and teams. But after experiencing a year of remote work firsthand – like everything else on social media – there’s quite a bit no-one tells you about. Sources: https://timezone.io/ https://cafewifi.com/ https://toggl.com/ https://www.hibox.co/

1. 4 THINGS
NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT
WORKING REMOTE

2. #1
YOUR PERSONAL SCHEDULE
WILL NEED TO CHANGE

3. • Don’t let the idyllic laptop-on-the-beach pictures fool you
• Your personal schedule will not be nearly as wide-open and flexible as
you think
• It’ll actually probably require more planning and concentration than if
you were in office
• TIP! If you have colleagues or clients in different time zones, use
timezone.io to keep track where and when your team is working

4. #2
YOU WILL LOSE WORK/LIFE
SEPARATION

5. • Again, ignore the photos of cozy work setups at home
• Yes, there are nice perks like this, but they don’t come without a
challenging schedule that follows you home
• When you live and work in the same environment, it’s very easy to
get wrapped up in work 24/7 and get stressed in turn
• To prevent this, learn to separate work and life by moving to a
predetermined work spot, like a favorite cafe or restaurant
• TIP! CafeWifi app shows you where other remote workers have
checked in and their ratings on specific cafes!

6. #3
YOU WILL NEED TO FIND
YOUR OWN MOTIVATION

7. • Influences and deadlines that are external and constant are motivating
• But when that pressure is gone, it’s easy to lose track
• If you’re not honest with yourself about what distracts you
à the amount of time you need to complete certain tasks, and how
you’re spending your time – just won’t work for you
• TIP! Use Toggle to see where your time is going

8. #4
YOU’LL NEED TO LEARN TO BE
A BETTER COMMUNICATOR

9. • Communication comes naturally when you’re in office
• But with different time zones and non-personal methods of
communication, it can be very easy to literally forget to speak
• You need to force yourself to communicate a lot more than you initially
think was necessary
• The more you communicate, the less confusion and more understanding
there is around work
• TIP! Use Hibox Group Chat, fast and intuitive communication. You can
also video call your team!

10. LEARN MORE AT OUR BLOG!
https://www.hibox.co/blog/things-no-one-tells-you-about-working-remote/