4 Reasons You Might Actually Hate Working Online

Specifically, we're going to talk about what it takes to work online, and what I believe to be 4 of the biggest hurdles people have when it comes to succeeding in the online space.


So without further ado, here's number 1 of 4 reasons why you might actually hate working online:

1.
We do what our parents tell us to do.
Then when we go to a job this continues with now our boss telling us what to do.


Worst of all, jobs are like poison for self-discipline because we think we get paid for showing up rather than for the actual work we do.
You'll have to learn to segment your day and set out goals for yourself.
People who don't understand this and don't learn self-discipline will end up going back to their jobs where they can feel comfortable having a boss telling them what to do.
Its Sooo Easy to Get Distracted

One of the greatest things about the internet is also one of the biggest drawbacks when it comes to working online.
And when it's all available with just a few clicks of the mouse, it's gotta be the easiest most deadliest distraction device ever created.
Then you check your emails and you see a Facebook notification, so you tell yourself you should check Facebook real quick.
Then, while you're on Youtube you click on a couple more funny videos in the sidebar.
Then you realise that you're now hungry.


By the time you've gotten back to your work you could have easily wasted over an hour of your time.
Schedule time to do all of the fun stuff, and do it AFTER you've fully accomplished something on your to-do list.


3.
I mean, if you're at a job where you have to deal with a boss breathing down your neck every second, or co-workers that annoy the hell out of you, loneliness might be the last thing on your mind.
If you don't have a good circle of friends or a partner that you can turn to, it can be very depressing.
There's no office gossip around the coffee machine.
One, you should try varying where you do your work.
Also, getting involved in online communities with other people who work online is a good bet.
Finally, offline networking and social groups are a great way to stay connected and not feel so isolated.
Family and Friend Pressure

"How could you be working if you're just sitting at a computer at home? Surely, there's no problem in striking up a conversation with you for 10 minutes so you can get completely off-track and lose your train of thought for a good 30 minutes.
They wouldn't dream of driving over to you at your job and distracting you there, but they will when you're just sitting with your laptop at home.
You have to be clear that this is your job and that when they distract you they're literally taking money out of your pocket.
Put on headphones to show that you're working and not to be disturbed.
If you're freelancing and have to accept calls from clients, then I suggest having an hour or two here and there where you re-direct your calls to voicemail so you can get a couple of distraction free working hours into your day.


Conclusion

And that pretty much sums it up, 4 reasons you might hate working online, as well as a couple of solutions for solving them.
While there are drawbacks, it's clear that the benefits far outweigh them.