![]() His biggest challenges are juggling different time zones and establishing a proper work routine. Sumit Bansal has been working from home with clients as a consultant on Excel-related projects since 2013. Sumit Bansal, Founder of an online platform Get a part-time job that requires you to talk to people. ![]() Purposely build socialization into your daily routine.īefriend other freelancers and go with them to coffee, lunch, dinner, or workouts. Teaching also helps with cash flow!” Diane’s advice on how to handle lack of socialization and feeling lonely I’ve also taken a part-time teaching role so I can balance up the people side of things with the freelance part of my life. Luckily, many of my friends are also freelancers, so we often meet for a morning coffee, lunch or dinner - or even a workout at the gym. I’ve found that I now have to build socializing into my daily routine because if I don’t actively seek to socialize, it doesn’t happen. We would socialize often, particularly for that great institution of workplaces around the world: Friday night drinks. When I worked in an office back in Australia, my colleagues were also my friends. Although, the benefits are that I can more or less work my own hours (pressing deadlines aside) and from any location, the fact that I work alone (as a sociable person) is something that I’ve had to overcome. “The main challenge I face as a remote worker is isolation. Unless Diane makes the effort to socialize, she doesn’t - her part-time job, however, helps bring her together with other people: ![]() Conclusion: Overcome the challenges and enjoy the perks of remote workĭiane Lee, Freelance Writer, Editor, and Authorĭiane Lee is a freelance writer, editor, and author of both fiction and non-fiction books - she’s been working remotely since 2016.Remote work challenge: Traveling too much at the expense of productivity.Remote work challenge: Working and traveling but having no time to enjoy new places.Remote work challenge: Poor work/life balance.Remote work challenge: Lack of routine and time-management.Remote work challenge: Building and maintaining strong company culture.Remote work challenge: Distractions at home.Remote work challenge: Working across different time zones.Remote work challenge: Social isolation.A summary of most common remote work challenges (+ tips).Brian’s challenge #1: Battling to stay focused and maintain regular working hours.Brian Nagele, CEO of a digital marketing agency.Kyle’s challenge #1: Asynchronous communication.Kirill’s challenge #3: Employee inclusiveness.Kirill’s challenge #2: Lack of common courtesy.Kirill’s challenge #1: Working across time zones.Kirill Sajaev, Executive Director and Founder of a digital marketing agency.Michael’s challenge #1: Lack of social interaction.Michael Alexis, CEO of an online team-building company.Jon’s challenge #1: Creating an active routine.Sireesha’s challenge #2: Traveling and working.Sireesha’s challenge #1: Establishing an effective work/life balance.Sireesha Narumanchi, Remote Career Blogger.Nate’s challenge #1: Finding a daily routine that works.Nate Gell, Digital Nomad and Founder of a website.Hannah’s challenge #2: Too much screen time.Hannah’s challenge #1: Working and traveling.Hannah Kowalczyk-Harper, Freelance Writer and Social Media Manager.Connor’s challenge #1: Social isolation. ![]() Connor Mollison, Freelance Photographer, Content Writer, and Designer.Hannah’s challenge #2: Communication issues while traveling.Hannah’s challenge #1: Wi-Fi issues while traveling.Charlie’s challenge #1: People not understanding that working remotely still means working.Charlie Heck, CEO of a creative marketing boutique.Melissa’s challenge #4: Working from home being less exciting that traveling and working.Melissa’s challenge #3: Working in different time zones.Melissa’s challenge #2: Isolation and setting boundaries.Leslie Truex, Author, and Founder of a website on remote work.James’ challenge #3: Corporate culture integration.James’ challenge #1: Work hours not defined. ![]()
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