I think the ideal work setting is one where you can make money without ever walking out your front door. It’s certainly been the dream of thousands of people over the years. No matter how much you love your job, it’s tough to wake up early, rush to get kids ready for school, and then hit the road to endure rush hour traffic. I think we can all agree – getting paid while you sit at home and work in your PJs sounds much more appealing.
For more and more people, that dream is becoming a reality. Remote.co reported that 23% of workers did at least some of their job remotely. That number was just 19% in 2003. By 2020, more than a quarter of the world’s population could be skipping the office entirely. [Read more…]