Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home Free Audiobook Download by Charlie Warzel,Anne Helen Petersen

It's been awhile since I last updated my blog. And, when I say awhile I mean a few days ago. Part of the reason for my long disappearance is the fact that a lot has been going on in the world of journalism this past year or so.

The Big Problem: When we work from home, we replace the need to go out into the world. The Bigger Promise: In certain conditions, working from home can be a way to make connections that are too difficult in our 24/7 internet age.

When some people think of working from home, they imagine the idyllic existence of a newly-wed couple with a big dog and plenty of laundry to do. Others might see it as being able to escape into your own meditative space, or use this time to develop new skills in other careers.

With the advent of accessible technology, work-from-home jobs are on the rise. According to some estimates, 40% of American employees currently work remotely. It's also not just white collar office workers who are choosing to go remote-- it's increasingly a competitive advantage for blue collar workers too.

The problem with going to work from home has been a long-standing one, but now it seems like people are finally starting to understand its potential. In the New York Times article "Out of Office" by Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen, they outline how this lifestyle is not only beneficial to those who want it, but also those in the business world who are starting to take advantage of it. Clearly there is something wrong with the current set up.

The promise of working from home has been a cornerstone of the American economy for decades and is now, arguably, an integral part of the high-stakes job market. The problem isn’t in the idea, but rather in its execution. Everyone wants their work to be meaningful and purposeful, but how do you get it done when you’re literally gone?