Lofts and apartments for downtown living in Huntington, IN.

Laid back apartments with plenty of amenities in Huntington.

https://www.pedcorliving.com/apartments/cedar-run

Huntington, IN Property Rentals Facebook Marketplace

- New housing community being built in Huntington

Find apartments, homes, and townhouses for rent and for sale in Huntington, Indiana.  Plus, helpful links and realtors.

Huntington

Huntington, IN Housing Guide

Broyles Realty has houses, townhouses, and apartments in the New Castle area.

Located near the Big Blue River in New Castle, IN.  Easy access to I-70.

Apartments in Knightstown and Spiceland, IN.

New Castle Indiana rentals/homes Facebook Group

Indiana Homes for Sale and Rent Facebook Group

Find apartments, homes, and townhouses for rent and for sale in Henry County Indiana. Including New Castle, Knightstown, and Middletown.  Plus, helpful links and realtors.

New Castle

Knightstown

Middletown

Henry County Housing Guide

Check out these luxury apartments along the river in downtown Muncie.

Located near Ball State University and Ball Hospital, Village Promenade is home to many doctors and other medical professionals.

Perfect for small families - both humans and pets! 

Two and three bedroom apartments and townhomes. Call and ask about any running promotions!

Popular with MakeMyMove Movers! Close to campus and outdoors.  Pet friendly units available.

https://www.indianapolispropertymanagement.com/indianapolis-homes-for-rent

The Old West End is one of the oldest and most historic neighborhoods in Muncie. Known for its stunning Victorian and Edwardian homes, the area is appealing for its tree-lined streets, and walkability. The close-knit community prides itself on its dedication to preserving its history, the annual Old West End Arts Fest and lively farmers market. Families appreciate that it’s within walking distance to local theaters and the Children’s Museum.


The Ball State University Area is a youthful and diverse neighborhood located within steps of campus. Home to many students, professors, and young professionals, the neighborhood features a variety of restaurants, bars, and shops, making it an excellent place for those who enjoy entertainment and socializing.


Halteman Village is a quiet and peaceful neighborhood located on the northeast side of Muncie. The area is known for its spacious yards, mature trees, and friendly community. Ideal for families and those seeking outdoor recreation, the neighborhood is home to several parks, and sits adjacent to the new Cardinal Greenway, a popular biking trail that connects several communities in east central Indiana.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Westwood Historic District is a mature and picturesque neighborhood in Muncie, featuring homes that date back to the early 1900s. The neighborhood was originally designed by a landscape architect for executives of Ball Corporation and is known for its beautiful architecture and landscaping. The neighborhood is popular among Ball State staff and hospital employees.

Find apartments, homes, and townhouses for rent and for sale in Muncie, Indiana.  Plus, helpful links and realtors.

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Muncie Housing Guide

We love to explore housing possibilities in every community that we visit.  Here are four of our favorite houses that got us talking:

Experience Southern living at its finest in 

 and beautifully maintained 175-year-old home located right in the heart of Owensboro.

Despite the central location close to the Ohio River, this 1-acre property offers tons of space for entertaining, while mature trees provide plenty of privacy and serenity. The home’s 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths feature beautiful hardwoods throughout, while the exterior includes 4 porches, multiple carports, a barn, and even a mini parking lot.

Other amenities include formal living and dining rooms, a stunning kitchen with modern updates, large family room, and a basement with its own speakeasy bar.

Kentucky is home to bourbon country and this house lives up to the name. In fact, the Medley Distilling family, also known as the Bourbon Barons of Daviess County, once lived on this historic property.

Not only is the house available, workers with remote-friendly jobs who relocate to Owensboro are eligible for a 

, including a $5,000 stipend, 3-month membership to the Owensboro Health Healthpark, 1-year Chamber Young Professional Membership, free banjo lessons, and more!

Live your best country life in this 5,200+ square-foot 

, complete with a 6-stall horse barn, fenced-in pasture, detached garage, and sprawling 6 acres!

Invite guests to hang out on the huge deck or in the heated pole barn. Take a dip in the pool on Indiana’s hot summer days and relax in the hot tub on the breezy nights. This property truly has it all…and that’s just the outside!

Inside the home, enjoy hardwood floors, large soaking tubs, multiple fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, and a finished attic with 3 bonus rooms (great for playrooms, office space, a yoga studio, etc.). Speaking of office space, imagine settling into work in the guest house with its wood-burning stove.

If you’re a remote worker ready to make that guest house your own, Henry County will even pay you 

, in addition to a bunch of other perks, like a free gym membership, $200 wine and dine pass, and a state and local parks pass. Henry County offers a little something for everyone — fireworks and Friday night lights, horseback riding, concerts, wineries, and more!

If the thought of living in a treehouse-like home surrounded by woods—but also with a massive library, outdoor swimming pool, and tons of greenspace—sounds appealing (if not unbelievable), we found the 

This one-of-a-kind compound in Pikeville boasts 3,800 square feet of living space on more than 5 acres in the Appalachian Mountain foothills. The 3-bedroom house comes fully equipped with a 14,000-gallon, in-ground Grecian pool, two garages, and a legit library with floor-to-ceiling shelving and a rolling ladder.

Recent updates to this move-in ready space include cherry oak hardwood flooring throughout, as well as custom-made cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances.

This unique home and property in Eastern Kentucky can be yours for the price of a 1-bedroom condo in the Bay Area. Even better: Remote workers who relocate to Pikeville are eligible for an 

Love everything about basketball? With the Hoosier Gym, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, and the world’s largest high school field house, Henry County is “where basketball lives.” But it could also be where you live when you take advantage of this 

Moving to this small-knit community offers many amenities, like this 

. The house features modern renovations, while preserving charming historic features, like the entryway, staircase, pocket doors, and woodwork. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a home office, and a spacious backyard, there’s plenty of space to make it your own.

The remodeled kitchen, with new cabinetry, Corian countertops, a breakfast bar, a coffee/serving bar, state-of-the-art JennAir appliances, and three types of lighting is a home chef’s dream!

Whether you enjoy sports, arts, wineries, breweries, or the great outdoors, you’ll love calling Henry County and this Indiana Avenue house your home.

Check out some of our favorite houses for sales in Pikeville, KY, Owensboro, KY, Newcastle, IN, and Knightstown, IN.

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Our Favorite Houses- April- A Treehouse, Bourbon Barons, And More!

We love to explore housing possibilities in every community that we visit.  Here are four of our favorite hidden gems that got us talking:

Love to entertain and looking to move to your own little slice of heaven? You’ll be rejoicing and bells will be ringing (really!) after seeing 

, a former church converted into a truly unique, 8,071-square-foot home in Redkey, a small Indiana town filled with Midwestern charm. It also has a pool built for fun in the sun!

Built in 1910, this eight-room sanctuary, located four blocks north of Main Street and the town’s center, offers a truly one-of-a-kind living/entertainment space with soaring ceilings, beautiful hardwood, three large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 4-vehicle carport.

A fully finished basement with exposed brick walls provides even more space to spread out or get your game on, and your guests will be thrilled to ring the still-intact church bell inside the old choir loft on the third floor. If partying outside is more your thing, the enclosed backyard features a spacious wooden deck, a large swimming pool, a hot tub, and a grassy area for grilling.

 Jay County is offering to full-time remote workers willing to relocate to Redkey or other nearby towns.

Imagine spending a warm spring evening on your new screened-in sun porch, hosting a massive summer party on your sprawling 2.5-acre yard, or curling up in front of your choice of five fireplaces. Yes, that’s right—five fireplaces! Even better, get paid to move to Richmond, Indiana, where this 

 with charming built-ins and original architectural details is listed for sale.

Just minutes from Earlham College, experience all the benefits of country living within city limits. And located right off Highway 40 (Main Street of America), you’re only a short drive to larger metros like Indianapolis, Dayton, and Columbus.

The best part: Richmond is currently offering a 

 to full-time remote workers willing to relocate to Wayne County. Check out these benefits!

! The nearly 5,000-square-foot home includes plenty of space to live, work and play, with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and the ultimate spot to kick back after a long day or host friends on the weekend — a fully finished walkout basement with a gas fireplace and wet bar.

Enjoy grilling and chilling on the freshly stained deck, playing lawn games on the half-acre lot, or taking a walk in this quiet, suburban neighborhood. Or, take a 15-minute drive to downtown Terre Haute, which is home to dozens of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Imbibe in the Terre Haute Brewing District, which hosts an annual 


All this and more (like $7,500 cash) could be yours when you choose to 

If you’re looking for a 100% move-in ready home centrally located in a lively downtown, we have an amazing spot for you in Warsaw, Indiana!

You really can’t get more downtown than this space. Located just steps from the town square, this 

 features a modern layout with 14-foot ceilings, beautiful hardwoods, granite countertops — and best of all — a private rooftop deck with 360-degree views of downtown Warsaw and Center Lake.

With everything in walking distance, you can forget the Uber fees or ditch your car altogether, if that’s your thing. Walk out the front door and nosh on Japanese, Indian, or Mexican food, then imbibe at Mad Anthony Brewing or Anthology Whiskey Room.

The condo comes fully furnished and is ready for move-in. That means no moving fees, no lugging furniture upstairs, and definitely no yard work on the weekends.


Sounds cool, right? It gets better: Kosciusko County is currently offering a 

 (including the option for money towards a mortgage rate reduction!) to full-time remote workers willing to relocate to Warsaw and surrounding towns.

Check out some of our favorite houses for sales in Kosciusko County, Terre Haute, Richmond, and Jay County, Indiana.

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Redkey

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Our Favorite Houses- Big Yards, A Converted Church, and Downtown Living

We know moving to a new city, state or locale can either be a huge hassle or a seamless experience. And moving isn’t for everyone, but sometimes a few perks and incentives can ease the load and inspire certain movers to go somewhere they’ve never been before.

Take MakeMyMove member Kelly Banuelos, for instance. The 29-year-old Las Vegas native can live wherever she wants while working remotely in tech for a California healthcare company. She’s lived in five different states over the past six years, most recently landing in 

“I think once you get out, it makes it easier to move,” Banuelos says. “I don't think I would have ever left Vegas, but I finally just made that decision.

“It was like, ‘Okay, I got to move.’ Then it's like, ‘Oh, I can move anywhere. Nothing's holding me back.’ I don't have kids. I'm not married,” she adds. “So, it's very easy to just grab your stuff and move.” 

While Banuelos relocated without assistance during her previous moves, she learned about our program to 

“I did a little bit of research, and I’m like, ‘Oh, wow! They’re literally paying you to move. Let’s move to Kentucky!’” says Banuelos, who then convinced her remote-worker boyfriend, Michael, to pack up all of their belongings into two vehicles and make the trek to the Bluegrass State — 

The MakeMyMove perks, she says, is what sold her on moving to Kentucky. In addition to a 

, Banuelos received a one-year gym membership, free tickets to festivals, concerts, and museums, free banjo lessons with a local instructor, as well as one free coffee and donut per week from a local coffee shop for one year.

“I love food, and I love coffee, so they had me with that!” Banuelos exclaims, but says Kentucky really spoke to her when she learned about the bourbon, country music, and free banjo lessons. “I'm a huge music person. I love festivals. And I get a free banjo lesson! That’s something I've always wanted to do.”

Remote Workers Save Money and Gain Freedom to Move

The options for affordable housing in Kentucky, along with bourbon, bluegrass, barbecue, and a variety of other amenities, immediately sold Banuelos on the idea of moving to and working remotely from Owensboro, a smaller city with a population of about 60,000 — as compared to Durham’s population of 285,527.

“We found something more homey and relaxed, so I think Owensboro works,” Banuelos says.

She’s employed as a remediation specialist, making web documents 508 compliant or accessible for people with disabilities. Her boyfriend also works from home as a cryptocurrency trader.

When combining lower rent, food, and gas prices, Banuelos estimates she’ll immediately be able to save $1,000 or more each month by working remotely from Owensboro. In Durham, rent costs range from $1,800 to $2,000 a month for a one-bedroom apartment, as compared to only $1,000 to $1,100 per month in Owensboro.

“I've noticed all the food places I go to are a lot cheaper, too. Gas is a lot cheaper. So, I think it's going to be very affordable for us,” Banuelos says. “And it's kind of nice, because you have more breathing room to be able to go out and do this, go here, and travel more. For me, it's a good thing.”

And even better? Her boss is perfectly fine with the plan.

“She's super supportive,” Banuelos says of her supervisor at Alignment Healthcare. “She said, ‘I don't care where you work, as long as the work's getting done on time.’ That's a great thing to find in a company, to be honest.”

See Where You Fit In, Then ‘Put Yourself Out There’

When it comes to making new friends and finding ways to fit into a new community, Banuelos advises looking for like-minded people who enjoy doing the same things you do.

“When I first moved to Tennessee, I didn't know anybody,” Banuelos says. “And then I met a bunch of friends. I think you just have to put yourself out there.”

She’s getting to know Owensboro better by joining a local yoga studio, signing up for a library card at the local library, checking out the free gym membership, participating in bingo and trivia night at a local brewery, attending the much-anticipated 

 in June, kicking it up at some local line dancing places, and learning how to do some finger-pickin’ on a banjo. 

For other remote workers interested in moving to a new locale, Banuelos highly recommends checking into our MakeMyMove program to see which city, economy, and activities match your interests better. Then, absolutely, take advantage of the incentives that make you happy.

“It has to match your lifestyle, whatever your lifestyle is,” Banuelos says. “You need to do some research on those cities. Discover something that will make you feel that sense of community, where you feel comfortable and where you feel like that's going to fulfill your life. It's really about making sure you fit in, prior to actually making the move.

“If you do a little self-discovery, I think you'll find whether that place is good for you or not,” she adds.

How one remote worker is pickin’ and grinnin’ after discovering the right lifestyle incentive package to move to Owensboro, Kentucky.

Get Paid to Move, Save a Thousand Bucks a Month, and Learn to Play the Banjo? 

As we head into 2023, you might be setting goals, cultivating intentions, or choosing a word for the year. Maybe you’re wanting to read more books, spend more time with loved ones, or maybe, you’d like to increase your friend group. Of course, that’s easier said than done. 

 that most adults have a hard time making new friends, and of course, the pandemic didn’t help this trend. Remote workers may also face tougher challenges here, because research also suggests that the

 friends we are making come from our workplaces.

 Google around and you’ll find plenty of

 help navigating how to make friends as an adult

. Even with supportive partners and loving families, we still need friends. In fact, according to 

 by Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, “Our friendships are one of the most important predictors of our health and happiness.”

So, to help you think differently about how to make friends in 2023, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 ways to make new friends 

the communities on our site that are offering remote workers these opportunities!

Okay, this one comes with multiple benefits. 

Volunteering can reduce stress, provide a sense of purpose, AND help you make new friends

Here are three communities that want you to get involved:

: Board & Committee Volunteer Role Matchmaker Service

Ambassador Network to help you get connected to locals with similar interests, organizations and boards that further causes you care about

Whether you’re going to the gym or playing in an adult sports league, getting active in a group setting can help you build connections over time, which

 also suggests is an important part of developing new friendships.

Here are three communities offering gym memberships/ways to get active:

BONUS: Day Trip/Ride with Post Rock Mountain Biking Club

BONUS: Get your kiddos involved with a Free Youth Sports Registration!

BONUS: Go watch some college sports with passes to Saint Mary of the Woods and Rose Hulman Institute of Technology athletic events!

Making new friends as an adult can start by simply showing up to local events that your community cares about.

Here are three communities that want you to experience some of the best they have to offer:

 Holiday Walkway of Lights Season Pass, and Guest Judge the Window Decorating Contest

 "Seat at the Table" to Biggest Annual Community Events

Joining a local organization, like a Chamber of Commerce, can get you connected and will give you the sustained interactions that help friendships grow.

Here are three of our communities that are offering organizational memberships to remote workers:

 Noblesville Chamber 1 Year Exclusive Membership Package

 1-year individual membership to the Chamber of Commerce

(BONUS: 1-year Social Membership to Crawfordsville Country Club!)

Remember how easy it seemed to make friends in school, recreate that magic (without the boring homework *fingers crossed*) by taking a class!

Here are three communities that are investing in your learning and future friendships:

Free banjo, fiddle, or mandolin lessons with a local instructor

: Free Community Garden plot and Garden Planning Session (okay, this isn’t technically a class, but you do get help planning your garden in a space that’s sure to grow friendships right alongside your tomatoes!)

If you’re a remote worker who’s wondering how to make more friends this year, these communities have you covered. They put these incentives together to help you get integrated into the community, so that you feel welcome, find friends, and stay connected.

What are remote workers looking for in a new community? Friends! Without a water cooler to initiate conversation, they're forging new adult friendships outside of the workplace. Here are 5 ways you can do it, too.

How to Make Friends in a New Community

If you’re like me, your first experience with remote work may have come as a result of the pandemic.  Back in March, 2020, so many of us who were fortunate to hold positions that could be done remotely, were cast into this new world of virtual meetings, team chats, excessive amounts of emailing, and even a return to talking on the phone!  I was serving at the time as a university administrator, and while my work translated fairly easily, others within my organization had a tougher road.  More than two years later now, the benefits of remote work – even with its inherent challenges – have been realized on a large scale and remote work, in some form, is here to stay!

So many tools and resources have sprung up as a result of the major and rapid shift to remote work.  A particularly thoughtful, well-constructed, and easily accessible course focused on succeeding in the remote work environment is now being offered through the Purdue Center for Regional Development/Purdue Extension Community Development.  This 4-week certification was initially developed as part of Utah State University’s Rural Online Initiative (ROI) but has extended across the country through partnerships like the one with Purdue.

Recently, a young colleague of mine at MakeMyMove (

) and I took the course to experience it firsthand and gauge its value for various audiences.  The two of us graduated from college roughly four decades apart – he is an early-career professional and I am in an “encore” career.  That mirrors the age and experience spectrum of the new remote workforce and gave us a glimpse as to how helpful the Purdue course would be to a range of participants.

The course is on-line and four weeks in duration.  There’s a $199 one-time fee to participate, which opens up an ongoing line of resources (virtual career fairs, presentations on relevant topics, ability to join a network of remote workers, etc.) once the course is over.  Those who successfully complete the curriculum gain a certificate that can become part of the credentials they share with prospective employers.  The time commitment is estimated at about seven hours a week.  Only one of those hours is at a set time for a mandatory interactive weekly workshop.  There is also a brief “team exercise” that occurs midway through the course and involves working with a few other participants with whom you are matched to complete a short assignment as a group.  Otherwise, you are free to make your way through the nine modules.

The topics covered include:  framing your workday, communication, workflow, productivity and time management, working in teams, compliance issues (information security, risk prevention. etc.), and critical thinking.  There is also time spent on investigating “virtual careers” and learning how to develop your own remote job.  Many of these topics are the basics of professionalism in any work setting, but it is enlightening to explore the nuances of how they apply remotely as opposed to in an in-person setting.  Within the context of these subject areas, the course introduces and has you actively using the essential tools of remote work.  You are required to test the speed of your home WiFi, to engage in team communication through Slack, and to use Trello or Google docs for tracking workflow and developing timelines.

Each module has some interactive components that allow for you to test your knowledge acquisition along the way by utilizing video, games, and other methods that hold your attention.  One of my favorite components is the periodic interviews of CEOs and HR professionals with fully-remote companies navigating some of the shared challenges and opportunities presented by a “distributed” workforce.  Their insights are timely and applicable to both individuals and organizations on the whole.  There are also assignments to be completed and submitted each week.  They are not onerous or time consuming but are constructed in a way that makes them both practical and effective.  The grading/feedback from coordinators happens quickly and they are available to help as needed.

In the end, both my colleague and I found the course beneficial, but in different ways.  He has a facility already (as most young graduates do) with the technology that makes remote work possible, so much of that focus was pretty basic for him.  We both enjoyed the interaction with our coordinator, who works with the Purdue Extension Service, and with other participants who we met during the interactive workshops and breakout sessions.  There were participants from all four time zones, from many different fields, and at different points on their career path.  Quite a few were taking the course to better prepare themselves for entering the remote workforce in some capacity, and their needs/questions were different from those of us with at least some remote work experience.  They were perhaps the segment of participants best served by the totality of what was offered, but there was something to be learned by all!

If you are interested in adding to your arsenal of “remote work ready” skills, a fan of lifelong learning, or simply seeking opportunities to connect with the growing community of remote workers globally, this will be time well spent.  Check out what Purdue has to offer: 

https://pcrd.purdue.edu/remoteworkcertificate

A thoughtful, well-constructed, and easily accessible course focused on succeeding in the remote work environment is now being offered through the Purdue Center for Regional Development/Purdue Extension Community Development.  Check out our review of this 4-week certification was initially developed as part of Utah State University’s Rural Online Initiative (ROI) but has extended across the country through partnerships like the one with Purdue.


Become a More Effective Remote Worker: Our Review of a Remote Work Certificate Program

Remote work has revolutionized what many people look for when it comes to their careers. Working remotely comes with a slew of benefits that in-office work simply cannot offer. If you are part of the population that has been avoiding remote work so far, these 10 perks might change your mind.

To start this exercise, I did what most people in the world do when they have questions: I Googled (yes, it’s recognized as a verb by the dictionary) “benefits of remote work” and opened the top 10 articles discussing the benefits of remote workers. I then went through all of them and wrote down how many of them brought up each benefit, and ranked them by number of mentions. As a remote worker, I decided I am qualified to let my preferences break ties.

When your commute can be a short walk to your desk instead of a drive to the office, you cut down on pollution. Less traffic means fewer emissions, leading to improved air quality and less pollution. While it is true that just one person changing from in-person to remote work does not make a big impact, the work-from-home movement has enough participants to have a significantly positive environmental influence. Choosing to work from home makes you part of this noble process, and helps us all breathe a little easier.

Exercise and a balanced diet are especially important for remote workers, since they tend to be sedentary. Working at home makes it easier to make healthy food choices and gives you more time to exercise. It is also possible to semi-passively slip in exercise throughout the day by using equipment like an exercise band or pull-up bar at your office door. You might also consider a standing desk, which is a healthier alternative to the traditional setup.

Working from home also reduces your exposure to germs. You no longer have to worry about sickness being passed around on public transportation or in the office. This advantage is especially valuable in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When workers are not centralized in one location, office politics and drama tend to die out. Conversations are much more intentional in remote environments, because they must be carried out over chats, emails, and calls. This kind of communication also makes problem resolution less intimidating. It is much easier to simply send your boss an email about an issue than it is to sit down across from their desk behind a closed door. Therefore, remote work tends to allow a greater number and variety of new ideas.

When working from home, you can create your own personalized workspace. You can set the temperature to be as cool or warm as you want, decorate however you want, have as many accessories as you want, and never have to worry about justifying any unconventional preferences. Instead of trying to get comfortable in a mass-produced, off-white cubicle, you get to create a work environment that helps you flourish.

Remote workers are generally happier and less stressed than their in-office counterparts. This is partly due to a combination of other factors on this list, but also, when away from the office, you don’t have to put up with the annoyances that come with it. You avoid the stress of commuting, and. You can dress and express yourself however you want.

You also get to enjoy the amenities and comfort of your own home. There’s no need to pack a lunch or contend with fridge bandits; you can snack as you please, and you can use your own appliances and dishes (no more smelly fish in the shared microwave). Away from the kitchen, you get your own private bathroom. Pet lovers also get to enjoy the company of their furry/feathery/scaly companions.

Commuting can be surprisingly expensive, especially with the higher gas prices of recent times. Driving back and forth between work and home every day also puts a lot of miles on your vehicle, leading to more frequent repairs and a decreased vehicle lifespan. And, if your office is in a busy city, parking may not be free, which can be a huge financial drain.

Commuting and in-office work also encourage drive-through food and drinks much more than working from home does. Restaurant stops do not cost much, but the expenses can quickly add up with frequent visits. When your bedroom is your office and your kitchen is your break room, you are much more likely to eat the less expensive (and healthier) grocery store food instead of taking trips to restaurants.

Remote workers can also save money on clothes. Because work-from-home companies often have a more relaxed culture than in-office companies, remote workers often do not have to buy “business” attire. A presentable shirt usually suffices for video meetings, and the rest of the time you can wear whatever you feel most comfortable in.

Working remotely does not just mean working from home; you can mix up the location to have more variety in your work life. In addition to your house, you can spend the day at the library, a coffee shop, or anywhere else with free Wi-Fi. If you have an internet hotspot, your options open up even more, allowing you to work in parks and other unconventional locations. There are other choices too, such as coworking spaces, but they may cost money to use. Another great aspect of working from anywhere is that it allows you to make your home wherever you want, be that a beautiful countryside, a region with a particularly low cost of living, or even a roaming RV or van.

Not working in an office also means you can work on the go. If you have to attend to personal tasks, you may be able to make some work progress along the way. A remote arrangement also makes arranging vacations much easier, as you can simply bring your work with you if there is a schedule conflict.

In an office, people can barge into your workspace whenever they want. When you work remotely, they have to send messages or call you. This makes any interruptions less disruptive and less frequent. Micromanagement decreases in a remote environment for the same reason, and a more hands-off style of leadership lets you approach work with the methods that work best for you. When you have peace and quiet, you will probably find that you tend to be more productive.

Many remote jobs support a flexible schedule that allows you to work whenever you want, without mandatory start and end times (aside from scheduled meetings). Performance is judged by outcomes and/or hours worked, not when they work those hours. This lets you schedule your work around your life, not the other way around. You can take breaks (and even naps) whenever you want, and take care of personal tasks when most convenient.

The best part of working remotely is arguably the time you save. Time is the most valuable resource, and the pursuit of other resources almost always ultimately leads to the gaining of more time. Not having to go to the office means you don’t have to spend your valuable time on a get-ready-to go routine and a commute that can last an hour or more, just for one leg of the trip. This savings usually equates to 1-3 extra hours in the day that can be used for family, friends, hobbies, sleep, relaxation, exercise and anything else you want.

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Top 10 Benefits of Working Remotely

I used to wake long before sunrise, gingerly stepping from bedroom to bathroom to kitchen, trying my hardest to keep little children asleep while I readied myself for work. Once they opened their eyes, all time disappeared, and the mad race toward daycare and the office would begin. I do not remember a single day when I won that race. I’m guessing few parents do; the shuffle between work and home so often feels like a predetermined loss on both sides.

But today, like many days now, I wake relatively rested in the glow of early morning sunlight, grab a pair of jeans from the bathroom floor, throw my hair in a Mom bun, and stack plastic plates high with homemade muffins. I reheat yesterday’s coffee on my way out the door, four little boys with full bellies and backpacks trailing behind me.

When I arrive home an hour later, school drop off complete, I am itching to start my work day. The house is quiet as I flip open my laptop and log on to that first meeting. From my office, I can clearly hear the buzz of the washing machine reminding me to switch loads between emails. Around lunchtime, I pull a package of chicken from the freezer, place it in the crockpot, and toss in the remaining ingredients for our dinner tonight. I whip up another batch of muffins since our current stockpile is quickly fading, then microwave leftovers and move my computer to the dining room table. I eat lunch while plugging away at an article due by the end of the business day.

There is a knock on the door a little after 2 o’clock. I greet the gentleman who has come to pump our septic tank. I open the garage up, show him to the backyard, and return to my edits. An hour later, I hear another knock and hand him a check. Thirty more minutes and I’ll need to leave to get the kids. I’ll take my last call of the day from the car as I sit in the dreaded (but now more productive) pick-up line.

 indicates that 57% of employees say working independently in a remote location is more productive and a majority feel like they think more creatively when they are remote. I certainly find that to be true as I surprise myself by hitting deadlines, all while taking breaks to switch over laundry or throw dishes in the dishwasher.

These days, I am able to work from home until 5:15 and still be ready to cheer on one of our four boys at football or soccer practice by 5:30. Gone are the days I would have to be out of the office a few minutes before 5 to make it to kid activities. And if truth be told, I would have spent a portion fo that evening wrestling with guilt for being the first person to leave the office. Regardless of how our evenings are spent, whether it’s going for a walk together or snuggling up around the TV, these after-business hours together were rare before the gift of work-from-home entered our lives. Now, with life’s mundane tasks checked off our list intermittently throughout the work week, we are able to consistently rely on this time each evening to connect and recharge.

Few things have done more to help lighten the load of employed parents than the shift to remote work. With more and more companies deciding to loosen the reigns and allow employees to trade in-office hours for at-home convenience, parents have begun flocking to jobs offering increased flexibility and understanding for working Moms, Dads, and caregivers.

These folks with full-time careers outside the home have struggled to keep up for years, most especially mothers, who often have to carry the weight of both the working world and their entire family upon weary shoulders. A 9-hour work day with any kind of commute or after-hours obligations, leaves little time left for babies (or big kids) waiting at home. Raising children is hard enough without feeling like you spend all day long on a treadmill.

We’ll be talking about how remote job opportunities has improved the quality of life of professionals for a long time. We’ve been given the gift of time, time to be productive and time to breathe. These two seemingly disconnected things could not be more dependent upon one another. When parents are provided the space to accomplish necessary household tasks, the hours dedicated to work are more sharply focused, given that life’s daily stressors have already been handled. Weekends and holidays become periods of relaxation instead of hours reserved for all those things lying in wait on an ever-growing to-do list.

The added flexibility of even one or two “work from home” days brings a noticeable change to a caregiver’s typical work week. With decreased commuting times comes less burn out, less expense, and less stress trying to get from the office to a kid’s soccer practice on time. Parents who previously had to shell out hundreds of dollars in after-school care are now home to welcome their kids off of the bus themselves. Entire lunch hours reserved for running errands can instead be used for their intended purpose – eating lunch (and maybe busting through a few emails between bites). Lunch is a good thing. Hangry and highly effective do not go hand in hand.

Our crew at MakeMyMove, many of us remote workers ourselves, believe it is worthwhile to take inventory of everything the past few years has taught us in terms of what priorities are truly important. The long list of “office” tasks easily accomplished from the comfort of our homes or community spaces like libraries and shared work environments has done wonders to help us reset our eyes upon those things in life that matter most – each other. And while a global pandemic can hardly be seen as advantageous, it would be nearsighted to ignore the benefits that followed in its wake. For countless full-time employees with families at home, the migration to remote working opportunities likely sits right at the very top of that relatively short list:

Remote work supports the wellbeing of employees, as told by a full-time marketing professional and mom. 

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