Unless you’re a newcomer here at Middle Aged Mama, you’ve probably noticed that I’m lovin’ life right now.
A big part of that is because I love working from home!
I have my own business as a Brisbane SEO copywriter, and my office is in our home.
At first I worried that I would feel lonely or isolated, but the reality is I’m usually too busy to even think of it!
It’s worked out well, and I’ve surprised myself by how much I love working from home.
Here are 30 reasons why:
- There’s no dress code! High heels, slippers, track pants, tiara … I can even work in the nude if I really want to!
- I love having my kitty as my office companion.
- Some days I stop for a nanna nap after lunch.
- If I’m just not feeling it, and workload allows, I can goof off – rearrange my pinboard, or sort out my stationery drawer.
- If I get inspired to write a post for my blog (like now), I can just go with it!
- No commuting!
- I set my own working hours.
- I can stop for a break whenever I want.
- I don’t have to call in on a sick day
- I can take a day off without having to ask permission
- I can start later on the days I go to an aqua aerobics class.
- I don’t have to wear pantihose!
- I don’t have to fight for a carpark.
- I don’t have to pay for parking.
- It’s a peaceful work environment.
- I can set the air con to the temperature I want, or turn it off.
- Pretty much everything I need is right here – coz it’s my home!
- I like being able to cook something for lunch if I want to. Earlier this week it was potato fritters; yesterday it was a cheesy omelette. Yum.
- No office politics!
- I can catch up with a friend for coffee whenever I want.
- If Miss 20 has the day off and wants to go shopping, I’m in!
- I can listen to the radio – and even get to pick the station!
- Maybe I’m weird, but I’m glad I get to use my OWN toilet when nature calls!
- Because I am not limited to after work hours, it’s much easier to schedule things like haircuts, or appointments with my local optometrist, etc.
- If I have a sniffle or cough, I can still go to work without feeling guilty that I’m infecting all my colleagues.
- I don’t need to see the doctor to get a medical certificate just because I took a day of sick leave.
- More work means more pay – plenty of incentive to work hard!
- No annoying colleagues with irritating habits like eating smelly tuna at their desk, or sniffing constantly.
- I don’t get into trouble if I check Facebook (actually, I *have* to check it regularly as I manage several pages for clients!).
- And finally: I have a great boss – ME! (Or maybe Miss Fleur is actually the boss. She certainly seems to think so!)
So yeah, that’s my story … (sorry, totally stole this saying from Miss 20)
What are you lovin’ about life right now?!
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Hmm.. Reading this makes me want to find a job where I can work from home.
The commute to and from the city every day definitely sucks. As well as having to call in sick lol! Very jealous.
I reckon you would go stir crazy without peoples around you x
There’s lots to love about working from home and it really suits me although for some it can be lonely. Great list ?
How lucky are we!!!
I’m in Sydney this week & in the office & man, is it doing my head in! I’m with you on all of these reasons! #teamlovinlife
Working in an office, or visiting a client in their office every now and then is okay but I’m really glad I don’t have to do it all the time!
Yep I’ll second all those reasons! Currently I’m sitting at the kitchen sink as it’s the only space I have in our new home – which is being painted!
I’ve never been able to work on the laptop at a cafe though, which is what many people seem to think us work-from-homers and bloggers do …
My husband works from home and I am SO envious – I hate the daily commute – traffic lights, annoying drivers, parking issues etc. I’m going to have to wait for retirement before I get to stay home 7 days a week – you are very lucky indeed to have found your sweet spot (and your furry supervisor seems like a fair boss)
She’s alright I guess 😉
All perfectly wonderful reasons to work from home for sure! Especially with a furkid thrown in. Love being home with my Ava! 🙂 #TeamLovinLife
We are lucky aren’t we Min!
I love working from home too Janet. One of the biggest bonuses for me is that I can work around my kids and have the occasional lunch or cuppa with a friend when time allows. I also love having my gorgeous golden retriever for company each day. I don’t miss having other people around, as I can always go to a networking event or business meeting to talk to others. Writing is solitary work, and when I worked in an office, I really struggled to concentrate. The quality and quantity of the work I do at home is much higher. 🙂 #TeamLovinLife
Oh yes, that’s a BIG one I can’t believe I didn’t include that in my list. LOVE being around for my kidults!!!
There are certainly some positives, but I’m loving having a bit both ways atm. Doing a few months of two-days a week, so I get to spend lots of time at home doing my own stuff and a couple of days in an office to give the corporate wardrobe a bit of a whirl. Don’t think I’m ever going to wear it out though.
2 days a week sounds about right to me 🙂
I think having a cat in your in-tray is really the only reason needed to work from home!
I don’t have a cat in my in-tray
I want a cat in my in-tray!
xoxo
#teamlovinlife
She is pretty darn cute 🙂 you can’t have her but you should definitely consider adopting one for you and your in tray!