25 Reasons I Work From Home

I’ve worked from home my entire life.

No working at McDonald’s for this guy.

I attend corporate meetings, and direct special events at various locations, but the bulk of my work is conducted from home.

Or at a coffee shop. While beach camping. Traveling, or otherwise out and about.

When I first started working online, from home, I didn’t know all the reasons for working online. Over time, however, I’ve come to understand a myriad of reasons why working online is a positive experience.

Although there are also cons to working from home, I’m focusing on the pros here.

I have freedom to eat breakfast at local coffee shops and diners a few days each week.
Hulu plays on my widescreen monitor while I answer emails on my netbook.
Pajamas. Enough said.
I’m able to judge people by their labors. Not by their appearance.
Sometimes I randomly pop out of my chair and have a one-person dance party.
My laptop is hooked to a powerful amp where I play music throughout the day of various genres.
I have freedom to travel at anytime. One of my favorite things to do is pack up, grab my laptop, and spend a month in another state visiting a family member while working.
Tech gadgets and computers are tax deductible.
Anything related to producing blog content is tax deductible.
I spend no money and time commuting to and from a work location.
Sometimes I grab my laptop and visit my Grandma and Grandpa for a few days. They have very, very fast internet.
I can attend to family matters if needed.
I make my own schedule. Sometimes I spend the first part of the day working and take the rest of the day doing something else. Vice versa.
I sometimes go on walks midday.
There’s a certain degree of satisfaction knowing you’re not tied down to a single location.
I can sing whenever I want.
Neighboring cubicle workers won’t complain if they smell something delicious I’m eating.
If I’m feeling stressed I can take my dogs for a walk.
The kitchen is only a few steps away.
The bathroom is only a few steps away.
The bed, for naps, is only a few steps away.
My books, for reference or research, are only an arm’s length away.
If I so desire, I’m able to move completely, and change the location of my work on a whim.
Due to the nature of the disease I’m fighting, Lyme disease, working from home is a gift entirely. Some days I work from bed, and other days I need an extra dose of rest.
Working from home gives me freedom.