by Google
Home-office has become an international trend across companies in recent years. And it didn't pass us by. In the fall of 2020, whether we wanted to or not, we left our beloved studio and exchanged it for a desk and an uncomfortable chair, a couch and a bed at home.
We talked about this topic with our Vidadu colleagues.
We found out whether they prefer to work in a cafe, on the beach or just at a desk at home. Are they more with their family, friends, and whether they manage to be more effective at home-office or do they belong to the group of eternal procrastinators?
What do you love most about working from home?
Nina: It saves time, I don't have to go anywhere in the morning, so I have much more time before and after work, for example, for my hobbies and self-development.
And I don't have to be among people, which as an introvert I really appreciate.
Nobody/nothing disturbs me and I can concentrate much better on my work. My dog also loves it, as he doesn't have to stay home alone (he has separation anxiety and makes a mess in the office).
Lenka:Everything. I love that I can wake up in the morning and sit down at the computer right away, undressed. It's definitely more efficient for me than working from the office, because just the transport from the office to home often takes up an hour of time that I could have spent working.
I love working from the comfort of my home, working in silence and not being disturbed by colleagues talking or the colleague next to me tapping on his laptop.
I love preparing meals at home and not spending money on lunches and transportation.
Roman: Peace. I can spread out my work, I don't have to rush anywhere.
Diana: It saves time and is more convenient for me. Objectively, I get more done - since I have no one to talk to, I focus more on work, or I can also multitask and turn on the washing machine while checking my email.
Maťa: Better time management. I manage work and housework at the same time.
What do you dislike about working from home?
Nina: It's harder for me to separate work from personal life, I often find myself working much longer than I should. I was already standing in the office at 5 pm, wearing a jacket, ready to leave.
Lenka: Less personal communication in the team, which led to more frequent misunderstandings and disagreements.
Roman: Only misunderstandings in communication with the team.
Diana: I regularly forget to change out of my pajamas. In addition, I miss interacting with colleagues and I don't really like online calls.
Maťa: Isolation. Little contact with people.
Have you traveled more, since you could take your job anywhere? If so, where?
Nina: Definitely. I worked from Croatia for a few days last year. But since I was the only one of the group who actually worked from home, I ended up taking a vacation 😀
I also use it when I travel between the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, where I often work from the train or from the car.
Lenka: Not at all, since my work is from 9-17:00 and sometimes even after working hours, I can't really imagine traveling and discovering the world at the same time.
Roman: No.
Diana: Yes, I was away in Thailand for a month and I worked from there, in a strictly on-site job they definitely wouldn't let me go anywhere for a month.
Maťa: Once it was Croatia, once the Tatras. I was quite happy from the beach 😁
Did you meet with colleagues during the home-office?
Nina: Personally, no, since I was in another city. But still, I feel like it brought us closer because we were texting non-stop.
In the office, I was always more focused on work and the last thing I wanted was to talk while I was doing it.
That changed during Covid and the lack of contact with people.
Lenka: Yes.
Roman: Yes.
Diana: Unfortunately, no, because I live outside Bratislava.
Maťa: Yes, we actually met outside of working hours rather than in the office, since I started at Vidad during Covid and we didn't know each other before.
In your opinion, how many (percentage) of calls were completely unnecessary, and it was enough to just write/inform by email?
Nina: Maybe even 80%.
Lenka: I don't think so, around 10%.
Roman: 15%
Diana: 65%, maybe even 70% because as I mentioned, I don't need to call much.
Maťa: Phew 👀… 20% ??
What did you miss most about working in the Vidad studio/office?
Nina: Chorche and spinning in the green. And lunches with colleagues (which my wallet didn't lack, though).
Lenka: Chorche and Roman.
Roman: People. But as I've been at home more, I've discovered that I don't need an office to meet people I love.
Diana: I probably missed the office atmosphere the most, my colleagues, interacting with people physically - not just through calls and chat, it gave me (and actually still gives me) major FOMO.
Maťa: I guess when I'm going through something at work (some frustration) and I want to vent, it's easier to do it in person than through chat. But also the fact that it is easier to strengthen friendships in the office, while working from home is more about work.
What is the one thing that made working from home the easiest for you?
Nina: For me, it was definitely the Time tracker app.
Lenka: My dog. I had the opportunity to spend more time with him and he often saved me during fuckups. Instant mood improvement.
Roman: The fact that I am at home and don't have to travel from work to work. + Almost everything except filming can be done comfortably from home
Diana: A set daily routine, where I follow a schedule/to-do list. It helps me be much more efficient and disciplined. It really helps me separate work from personal life, which is sometimes impossible when working from home.
Maťa: Cleaning and cooking... And a long sleep period haha.
