Pros
I may legitimately have the best job in my professional field anywhere in the world. I work on a team that is endlessly supportive and selfless. My supervisor is, without any question, the best Director of my professional field anywhere. This person not only leads their profession in every way, but they are a natural leader. This true leader encourages, enables, and empowers me to be effective in my role without exception, and extends this support equally across my team. All you want to do is to make this rare type of person proud of your effort and I would take a bullet for my supervisor. I am trusted to do my job to the best of my abilities. I am encouraged to reach out to my team and my supervisor for help. I receive praise when I’ve excelled, and I am never shamed when I’ve fallen short. My department has an intense cohesion, despite being scattered across the country. Our team unit is very much a family and we ride on each other’s highs and get each other through rough patches. I have never derived so much personal satisfaction from a job before and I’m grateful to be surrounded by the people with whom interact every day. Our mission is clear and measurable, our focus is locked, and our passion is unparalleled.
Cons
Working from home is not for everyone. If you love the water cooler scene, if you need the motivation of a boss looking over your shoulder, if you aren’t dedicated to the task, working remotely may not be for you. This says nothing about FlexJobs, but some people feel more drawn to the "at home" part and not enough attention to the "work" itself.
