The must know commandments of working remotely for remote workers and teleworkers.

1. The Ten Commandments Of
Remote Work
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2. Remote Work
Commandment One
Thou Shall Be Transparent
• Let others know your schedule
• Be clear when you are in the office or off-site
• Keep it all above board
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3. Remote Work
Commandment Two
Thou Shall Be Effective
• Work in a comfortable space
• Work in ninety minute intervals and take regular breaks
• Purchase quality equipment and a reliable high speed
internet connection, keep backups
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4. Remote Work
Commandment Three
Thou Shall Not Become Isolated
• Use video conferencing for meetings when feasible
• Meet face to face when possible
• Keep up with family and friends
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5. Remote Work
Commandment Four
Thou Shall Not Love Thy Work More Than Thy
Self
• Take regular real vacations and become completely
disconnected from work
• Schedule work hours and stick with your routine
• Maintain non-work family time, friendships, and
hobbies
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6. Remote Work
Commandment Five
Thou Shall Be Healthy
• Eat well
• Stretch and exercise regularly
• Get a good nights sleep
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7. Remote Work
Commandment Six
Thou Shall Sharpen Thy Saw
• Continue your education
• Keep up with technology and other innovations that
make remote work easier
• Learn and sharpen skills that are marketable online
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8. Remote Work
Commandment Seven
Thou Shall Not Be Ungrateful
• Be thankful for the opportunity to work remotely
• Promote the remote worker lifestyle and help others
find opportunity
• Give back to your community, online and offline
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9. Remote Work
Commandment Eight
Thou Shall Flourish Across The Earth
• Take advantage of travel opportunities
• Move to a lower cost location
• Work in different locations regularly, coffee shops, co-
working spaces, etc.
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10. Remote Work
Commandment Nine
Thou Shall Eventually Work For Thy Self
• Being an employee means you can get stuck back in a
cubicle at any time without due notice
• Become a freelancer, contractor or business owner to
fully take advantage of remote work opportunities
• Create remote work for others
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11. Remote Work
Commandment Ten
Thou Shall Not Be An Ass
• Help promote remote work and telework by being
effective
• Be professional, even when working at home in
pajamas
• Have fun and enjoy yourself, that’s ultimately what its
all about.
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