If you are thinking about transitioning from a 9 to 5 job to working remotely as a consultant, you’ll find there are many benefits of making this huge life change. Keep reading as we share ten of the top benefits you’ll notice when you start working as a freelancer or consultant.
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1. No Commute
“The daily activity that contributes most to happiness is having dinner with friends. The daily activity that detracts most from happiness is commuting. Eat more. Commute less.”
David Brooks
When working remotely, you can simply roll out of bed at home and start work. You’ll save endless hours each day traveling to and from your office. This time could be put to better use furthering your business, keeping in shape, or enjoying activities you love.
2. Work From Anywhere in the World
As a freelancer, you have the opportunity to travel and work from anywhere in the world. One day you could be working at home, and the next, you could be sitting on a beach in Florida. As long as you have a wi-fi connection, you can work wherever best fits you and your family.
3. Create Your Own Schedule
Without a boss, you have the chance to choose your own schedule as a consultant. We all have different times of the day we like to work, so you might prefer to work early in the morning or late at night. You have the flexibility to create a schedule to meet the changing needs of your life and be around your family when they need you most.
4. Spend More Time with Your Family
If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.”
Mother Teresa
As a parent, you might be struggling to strike a balance between your family and work life. Take back control of your life again this year by working as a consultant. You can create a schedule that fits around your kids’ needs so that you don’t miss out on your precious time together.
5. Work as Much or as Little as You Like
When you work a 9 to 5 job, you are tied into working 40 or more hours a week for a business. As a freelancer, you set your own rates and hours, so you can work more or less to fit your current needs. If you find yourself needing to bring in extra money one month, just up your hours to boost your income.
6. Save Money
Before starting life as a remote worker, we recommend you sit down and do the math about your finances. In most cases, you’ll find that you save money when you skip your commute each day. On top of that, you’ll skip out on expensive lunches and coffees you’d buy at work, as you are within close proximity of your kitchen all day long.
7. Better for the Environment
While your lack of commute will save you time, it also has great benefits for the environment. When you work at home each day as a freelancer, you have more control over your impact on the environment. You can work to make your consultancy business as sustainable as possible, which is something we should all be mindful of now.
8. Fewer Interruptions
Have you ever noticed that life consists mostly of interruptions, with occasional spells of rush work in between?
Buwei Yang Chao
For the more introverted individuals among us, working in an office is a nightmare at times. You’ll find you have the mental capacity to focus more when you are working in a quiet home, instead of being interrupted constantly by your colleagues and boss.
9. No Work Uniform
One of the things many of us loved about working at home last year was not having to get dressed up each day. While you’ll want to put something smart on if you are taking a video call, the rest of the time, you can enjoy feeling more comfortable in your favorite loungewear at home.
10. A Happier Way of Living
So many of us are programmed to believe working is something we have to do, rather than something we could enjoy. Working as a consultant puts the power back in your hands to make the most of your life and enjoy working for yourself. You’ll love the sense of freedom you experience when working as a freelancer, and you’ll be able to plan out your days in a way that makes you truly happy. Instead of resenting your current company for taking control of your time and energy, you can build a life that fits around your family and interests.
As you can see, there are so many reasons to consider making the switch to working remotely this year. With millions of people already working in this way, you’ll soon join them in living a life that gives you more time to enjoy the things you are truly passionate about.
To learn about the potential disadvantages of working remotely as a freelancer and how to deal with them, see the post: 11 Top challenges for freelancers and tips to overcome them.
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