Comments on: Is remote work bad for introverts?

By: Shaleen Shah

Shaleen Shah — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:03:33 +0000

I think that there’s more pros than cons for introverts who choose to work remotely – as they now have an environment free from office distractions, which can mean more productivity and better work results. At least, they’ll be far from the emotional trauma of having to fit in a corporate culture, getting picked on, or worse, not getting heard in brainstorming sessions.

By: Lea Green

Lea Green — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:55:24 +0000

Enjoyed this article a great deal. As an INFP who telecommutes part-time, I agree that the solitude can sometimes feel isolating; however, for more creative tasks, it can liberate and empower focus. I’d like very much to add to this conversation by contributing a link from the PGiGreen blog that I wrote discussing a similar topic, asking the question of whether or not there is a telecommuting personality type: http://greenblog.pgi.com/2011/is-there-a-telecommuting-personality-type/

By: jpaine

jpaine — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:35:20 +0000

Balance is definitely a must for introverts like me. Coworking and workshift is indeed a good way to “disappear” into our “workspace”.

By: Jack W. Parks, IV

Jack W. Parks, IV — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:50:28 +0000

As an Introvert (INTJ), working remotely is a godsend. The typical office environment spends all of my emotional energy and then some. I agree that as social creatures we need interaction, but some people are just too much for me.

I think we all must work to find a balance in our lives. Some do it better than others. In a sales role, customer interaction is key, but don’t be surprised when I disappear after dinner to “recharge”.