In the past, most people used to travel to their place of work. With increased use of computers, the internet and smartphones, more and more people are starting to work from home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

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Nowadays there is an increase in
number
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the number
of people working remotely due to
development
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the development
of the computer-based technologies, while in the past they had to presence in the workplace personally.
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ongoing trend is advantageous in terms of job satisfaction, but some shortcomings may appear
for
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to
them as a lack of physical activity and feeling loneliness. Indeed, working remotely appeals to many individuals due to opportunities related to work-life balance. Many tech-savvy seekers are deliberately looking for programming-friendly positions or trying to go freelance. What is evident is that in that occasion they will be given the flexibility in time management aspects.
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,
great many
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a great many
of remote staff can take time to themselves or relatives, as well as arrange
time
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a time
for meeting project deadlines.
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,
such
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workers can see some drawbacks as being
lazier
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lazy
and lack of
personnel
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personal
contacts. A prevalent proportion of remote staff
rarely leave
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rarely leaves
their home and the risks for contracting an arthritis may appear.
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, it is more likely to be overlooked for team events or promotion whilst not present at the office, because the office employees are more visible for CEOs and looked more active and competitive in terms of current projects.
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lack of face-to-face meetings can cause loss of contacts with colleagues and
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remote workers often do not feel being a part of the team. In conclusion, current opportunities in terms of remote working
is appealing
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are appealing
for providing freedom and
flexibility but
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flexibility, but
requires consciousness and careful attitude toward health.
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, some
isolation feelings
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isolation, feelings
may appear and
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it is vital for people of
such
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profession to be attentive to visit office sometimes.
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