Working from home has several perks to it and it can be seen as a very appealing way of working as you are able to cut out some of the negatives attached to working away from the home. One of the perks of working from home is that you can save money by doing so meaning that you get to take home more of your pay check each month and are able to spend it on whatever you would like!
* Commuting.
Commuting costs an employee a lot of money whether they choose to commute into work through their own car or by using public transport. If you are driving to work then not only will you have the costs of wear and tear on your vehicle you will also have the costs of gas as you have to fill your car up to enable you to get to work. Often when commuting you will find that you spend a lot of time sitting in traffic too which eats up more fuel than normal. On top of fuel you may also have to pay for parking or congestion or toll charges too depending upon where you work. If you are not in your own vehicle and instead rely upon public transport then the cost of this can soon mount up even if you have an annual pass so you make a saving each month it can still be a huge amount of your wages spent on just getting to and from work.
* Time.
Time is money. The more time spent sitting in your car in traffic jams the less time you are spending working. If you work from home then you cut out your commute meaning that there is more time during your day to be productive.
* Childcare.
Childcare can be a huge burden money-wise as it is very expensive. If you work from home you may be able to save money on childcare depending upon the work you do. If you can be flexible with the hours you work then maybe you can fit your work in around when your children are at school or when you have a friend or partner who can care for your children so that you can concentrate. If your work doesn’t entail you having to be fully engaged in it then perhaps you will be able to carry it out whilst your children are with you. If you are able to cut out the cost of childcare then you can really make some big savings.
* Food.
When you work away from the home you can end up spending money on lunches which may not seem like a lot but over time they amount to lots. You may buy a sandwich from the canteen every day or go out for a pub lunch once a week. When in the office you may feel like you have to be sociable and make an effort so can’t say no to going out for a meal with your fellow work mates but whilst at home you don’t have any of them pressures. You can save money on food working from home as you can prepare the food yourself and not be tempted by extras like you may at the canteen.
Working from home can save you money in several areas which can result in you having a lot more income at the end of the month, this is extremely beneficial and really does make working from home seem very appealing indeed. If you are deciding whether or not to work from home it is important that you take into account all other potential positives and negatives too before you take the step.