Many companies that never offered it now have a remote work option.
And unless you work in an industry that really cant do remote work (e.g.
For many people, thats awesome news.
But that doesnt mean there wont be adjustments in your transition to remote work.
If working remotely is or could be part of your new routine, we have some suggestions.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Working remotely has several benefits.
What should you do?
Your boss might not be on the same page,but it never hurts to ask, right?
The key is to be prepared before the conversation.
Prove that youve been more productive in a remote environment, and bring the data to show it.
Know what your employers reasoning is and be prepared to counter it.
And be sure to explain all the ways they will benefit, not just you.
Dont hesitate to bring up these expenses yourself.
After all, your employer would be paying for it all in a traditional office environment.
That shouldnt change with the transition to remote work.
You not only want it to be fast, you also want it to be stable.
Start bytesting your internet speed.
Then useour guidelinesfor the speeds youll need to use different applications.
If youre lacking in the speed department, talk with your employer about getting an upgrade.
But, as expected with tax laws, there are quite a few regulations.
If youre a regular employee, you wont qualify, unless you also have self-employment income.
In other words, the income you make from your full-time job isnt deductible.
Anything you made as a freelancer is.
Those are just a couple of the qualifiers, however.
Here are31 companies with remote work jobs.
Finally, if youve made the jump, just enjoy the transition.
For many people, working remotely is a life changer.
Robert Bruce is a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.
When you log into your bank account, how do your savings look?
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
