Essay. Is telecommuting the best option? TOELF

 

“By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread” were the words of the first book of the Bible and we have worked since then. Human being has created different ways to get the bread that they need to survive. These ways of work has also evolved and we can work at home currently. Sometimes people have wondered if telecommuting is worth it or not. I would like to give my opinion about it in the following paragraphs.

Individuals can create a better work environment when they do telecommuting. This means that they can also be more productive. For example, when I have to work at home, I try to be as comfortable as I can. I sit in my ergonomic chair, play music, eat some fruits and I try to do my work as best as I can. I am not saying that I am mediocre, but I feel I can perform much better. Therefore, employees can perform better at home because they can create strategies to improve their work environment.

On the other hand, telecommuting can also have some disadvantages. Employees have to use their own resources to work. They have to pay for their internet and electricity to work. In addition, sometimes bosses can give more tasks than they should or they can call in a schedule that they should not. For instance, I can work at night trying to finish my work. However, this is not seen as an extra hour for my boss. Hence, telecommuting can also be uncomfortable since employees have to pay their bills and work extra hours without recognition.

In conclusion, telecommuting can have advantages and disadvantages. It can help to perform much better since individuals can modify their work environment. However, they can also work more than they should and pay bills that they should not. I think that employees can solve these problems talking to their boss and explaining their unconformity so that they can get an agreement. Everyone will be happy.