If you're trying to convince your boss to let you work remotely, prove that you've earned the right to design your own schedule.
To name a few, workers who don't check into the office every day have no commute, fewer work-related expenses, and potentially a greater work-life balance.Convincing your employer you deserve to work remotely may require some homework on your end, and you should be willing to compromise with your employer to make your arrangement work.Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock
"It's hard to make the case for fully remote people when you've worked in a traditional office setting because of politics, red tape, and even an impact on collaboration and dynamics with colleagues in your team,", a writer who convinced her boss to let her work remotely for up to three days a week, told Business Insider.
"Something like this will take time. That's mainly because, like making a proposal for a client, you have to really sell it, and show how your boss or company would benefit from you going remote." Lee recommends doing the following: At least three months before you talk to your manager, start documenting all of your contributions, performance results, and what you've been doing that benefits the team and company.
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