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Information technology enables many people to do their work outside their workplace. Do the benefits of this mobility outweigh the disadvantages?

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Electronic devices provide an opportunity for people to work outside the office. Even though using them for
this
 purpose might have some detrimental effect, their advantages definitely exceed the drawbacks. One of the biggest benefits of mobile technology is the ability to do your job from home. You do not have to pay for your travel fees, which leads you to
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 money and time, as commuting might be time-consuming. You have a flexible schedule so developing your time management to make it more effective and wise is possible. Parents can
also
 benefit from it because they have an opportunity to manage their responsibilities better. Working remotely enables employees who are not seriously ill to continue their job without risking other people's health. Another advantage is that you can continue working outside your workplace being on holiday or a business trip. It is a huge benefit for bosses who are in charge of various things. They can not only make important decisions but write and receive emails and make phone calls. Staying connected has a positive impact on their business. Having made these points, it is true that using information technology to do your job has some disadvantages. Working from home may sound pleasing but it leads to an
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 possibility to distract yourself and even lose motivation due to a relaxing atmosphere so your productivity and efficiency might decline drastically. No one can deny that it
also
 has a negative influence on your health because of a sedentary lifestyle. Lack of physical activity may result in some problems with your immune system and severe backache. Clearly, there are some negative aspects to using technology outside your workspace.
However
, if you manage to stay focused and take regular breaks from your device, there are only benefits that remain.
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