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Edited 2 paragraphs; Added Advantages and Disadvantages (#28990)

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Remote teams may host regular company retreats so team members can meet, hang out and plan the next steps for their company.
Most companies that are fully remote or have a significant number of remote workers are small in size.
Because in-person communication occurs less frequently (if at all), remote teams often rely more on communication software like [Slack](https://slack.com/) and [Skype](https://www.skype.com/).
#### Pros of Remote Work
* cutting down commute time and costs
* flexibility
* expand geographic limitations by hiring outside of local area
#### Cons of Remote Work
* weakens communication
* without frequent 'face time', may lower employee morale
* potential for decreased efficiency and productivity
### The "In-Between"
### Benefits of Working Remotely
Some companies are 100% onsite, and some are 100% remote. But, it's not unusual to find companies or teams that allow you to work remotely a day or two out of the week. This allows you to experience some of the benefits of remote work, without being remote all the time. Sometimes you will see this called "partially distributed".
Some of the benefits of working remotely include location independence, a more flexible schedule, better control over your daily schedule, no commuting, and personal accomodation for special needs. Keep in mind that every company has its own guidelines and limits around hours, location, and availability.
### Disadvantages of Remote Work
Depending on your personality and your employment situation, there can be disadvantages. For example, some people are not well-suited to a full week of solo work. They prefer the face to face and other social contact that comes with working in an office. In some larger companies people can feel left out of the mainstream or passed over for work opportuinities. Other people feel pressured to participate in every stream of daily communication and this can impact your ability to work effectively. Be sure to know what your personal preferences are before deciding to be a remote worker.
### The "In-Between"
Some companies are 100% onsite, and some are 100% remote. But, it's not unusual to find companies or teams that allow you to work remotely a day or two out of the week. This allows you to experience some of the benefits of remote work, without being remote all the time. You will also find that there are significant numbers of remote workers in larger companies. Some positions need to be supported from areas where no physical office exists or the role may require a significant amount of travel so location is not important.
Remote work can be a great tool for a business as a contingency plan in the event of inclement weather or a natural disaster.
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### More Information:
[Economics of Working Remotely](https://medium.freecodecamp.org/the-economics-of-working-remotely-28d4173e16e2)
[Advantages of Working On-site](https://www.itechus.com/2017/09/12/the-advantages-of-working-onsite-for-it-staff/)