Even though they are the “new normal,” I still believe that online work-from-home jobs are a huge mistake. And, I truly believe that is more than a matter of opinion. To prove it, I wrote this article to lay out three reasons why remote work will never be successful…
Three Reasons Online Work-From-Home Jobs Don’t Work
As an entrepreneur, I can’t stop running all of my businesses just because I don’t like WFH. For that reason, I had to figure out the ins and outs of managing remote employees.
Unfortunately, I gotta keep playing the game for all those that depend on me.
NONETHELESS, THAT DOESN’T MEAN THAT YOU SHOULD TAKE ONLINE WORK-FROM-HOME JOBS IF YOU WANT TO BE FINANCIALLY FREE.
In fact, all that flexibility you believe you have with remote work is — in reality — a massive liability…
Don’t believe me?
Read the three points to my argument below before you decide…
Too Many Opportunities for Distraction
This first reason is so obvious, that I shouldn’t have to list it. Still, that doesn’t make it any less true.
Even if you go into an online work-from-home job with the best of intentions, you are more likely to…
Be less productive…
Get diverted into home projects…
Indulge in comforts around the house…
Therefore, the remote work environment sets you up for failure by nature. But, if you are still convinced that you can fight that temptation, keep reading…
No Ways to Scale
I hate to tell you but no matter how many Zoom calls you have with your boss or how consistently you work late…
ONLINE WORK-FROM-HOME JOBS AREN’T BUILT WITH THE IDEA OF CAREER ADVANCEMENT OR NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN MIND.
These positions are designed to manage reasonable workloads, not growth. So despite how convenient remote work is, the comfortable road will never lead to becoming great…
And deep down, you know that too. But there is another disadvantage to WFH that I want to highlight…
It holds you back from making real human connections.
Very Unlikely to Make Meaningful Contacts
Technically, you are grouped into “teams” with online work-from-home jobs…
However, can you really form relationships with colleagues or people that could change your life?
Similar to what we talked about a moment ago, emote work limits you to reach people with:
- More experience
- Advanced skills
- Aligned with your purpose
The goal of any job is not just to collect a paycheck. It’s to expand into your full potential and learn what you’re made of.
IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO DO THAT SUCKED INTO A COMPUTER AT HOME ALL DAY.
Even major corporations like Google are seeing that hybrid work is a failing formula…
All that being said, you must make money. So what if the only opportunity in your field is remote?
What if Online Work-from-Home Jobs are Your ONLY Option?
Post-pandemic, there are entire industries that have moved into a work-from-home model.
In that case, it is critical that you make extra efforts to combat the WFH traps above…
Stick to a strict, daily routine…
Highlight your contributions to the company…
And make strides to connect with players in and out of your industry.
So, if you gotta do an online work-from-home job, be the best they’ve ever seen at it.
— Grant Cardone
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