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Greetings everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. It’s been a while since I last took part in this contest, but today I’m back because I found this week’s debate topic really interesting. So, I’m here to share my thoughts on the pros and cons of working from home vs. working from the office. Let’s dive straight in!

So, both options have their own vibes, right? But if you ask me, I’m definitely more in favour of working from home. Why? Let me explain.

The first advantage of working from home is that you can create your own environment. When you’re in the mood for a cup of tea, you can just make one when you want. If you’re not in the mood to work or you’re tired, you can take a short nap without anyone noticing. Working from home provides you a sense of freedom that often doesn’t exist in the 9 to 5 grind of an office.

And then there’s the time and commute thing. I hate that early morning rush to the office stress honestly. When you work from home, you don’t have to commute. That means you are using that 1-2 hours that would’ve been spent travelling for something productive.

I won’t deny that distractions are more common when working from home, but I think it’s a personal thing. You can easily avoid distractions if you can manage your routine and time well. You have more control of your focus and schedule at home.

And let’s talk about comfort. It is literally possible to work in your pajamas and if you need a short break while working, you don’t have to feel judged about it. It decreases stress and allows you to concentrate on being creative.

However, to increase productivity you need discipline. If you’re working from home and you just sit there and watch Netflix or spend the whole day on your phone your productivity will go down the drain. In my opinion, it’s important to have a proper workspace at home: desk, comfy chair, all the tools you need. That’s when work gets easier.

One thing the office does have going for it if I had to compare is a constant professional atmosphere. Everyone around you is working, so you naturally get into “focus mode.” But, at home, there’s no “professional pressure,” so you need to motivate yourself. If you manage to do that, your productivity can be through the roof.

Working from home also has an advantage of flexibility. Working from home also makes it way easier if I have to do something early in the morning or stay up late to finish a task. In the office, however, you’re tied to fixed hours that can sometimes feel restrictive.

But when it comes to social interactions, there’s something special about chatting with colleagues, sharing lunch breaks, or those spur of the moment “let’s grab a coffee” moments in the office. That’s something you’re just not going to get when you’re working remotely.

All of this, however, depends on whether you’re an extrovert or an introvert. The social life at the office might be essential for you if you’re an extrovert. If you’re an introvert (like me), the peace and ‘space’ of remote work can be just perfect, but… I don’t miss small talk, and I can work quietly at home.

If I talk about my ideal work setup, it is pretty simple and practical; I just need a space that is calm and produces a productive vibe. Therefore, I like a dedicated work space when working from home, organised and with few distractions.

That’s my ideal setup then, organised, comfortable, and a little creative. It allows me to work efficiently while also making it personal.

To summarize, I really like working from home instead of office probably because of my introvert nature.

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^{I would like to invite @bossj23, @aaliarubab, @max-pro, @aviral123, @simonnwigwe, @aneukpineung78, @waterjoe, @graceleon and @okere-blessing to join this contest through this link, if they have not already taken part in it.}

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^{Author: @waqarahmadshah | Date: 04-Dec-2024 | Achievement 1}