Having a pet is one of the greatest joys in life.
Apart from their natural cuteness, there are actual benefits of having pets. With many people working remotely, it helps to have a furry companion to keep things from getting lonely.
With that being said, here are some resources on taking care of pets while working from home.
Choosing to Become Pet Parents Instead of Being Actual Parents
Before diving into the benefits of taking care of pets, you may have noticed that many of your peers are opting out of having kids.
It’s not a secret that many millennial remote workers are choosing to have pets instead of babies.
If you are curious about this phenomenon, you can read more about the top reasons why so many want to become fur parents instead of being actual parents.
Celebrating Pets
Someone who might have never tried having a pet before might not understand the bond between an owner and their fur baby.
For instance, one unfortunate side effect of working from home is feeling isolated.
But having pets are important, especially when you are working remotely. After all, these furry babies can help you combat loneliness.
Pets Improve Your Productivity
Remote working comes with many challenges. There’s the noisy environment, Internet connectivity, communication issues, etc.
What most remote workers often overlook is being productive when working from home. It can be a struggle to maintain a certain level of productivity with so many distractions. This can often lead to high levels of stress.
However, one of the health benefits of having pets is that they help decrease your stress levels – and as a result, help boost your productivity at work.
Adopt, Don’t Shop
You might have come across this tagline during your research on becoming a fur parent.
Yet, the adage “adopt, don’t shop” bears so much wisdom.
For many pet owners, adopting might have a negative connotation. This is because some fur parents might think that they can’t choose their favorite breed.
However, this is simply not true.
In fact, adopting has so many advantages. Here are some more reasons why you should adopt your pets instead of shopping for them at a pet store.
Cats Vs Dogs
Ah, yes. The perpetual debate amongst animal lovers.
Which type of animal makes a better pet: a cat or a dog?
Well, if you are at the point where you need to decide which one to get, this simple guide might help you.
(Although, it should be noted that both animals are cute and that there’s really no need to pit them against each other!)
Becoming a Good Pet Parent
In the same way that you need to do your research before having a baby, adopting a pet also requires a degree of preparation.
You simply do not just head to a shelter, pick up an animal, and then bring them home.
If you are a bit confused about where to start, we have created a checklist for you!
This lists down the first steps to becoming a responsible fur parent.
Having Pets at Home
While it might not be absolutely necessary to have a pet, these furry companions do provide quite a few benefits.
Further, they are a wonderful alternative to babies and life partners -in case you are not ready for that level of commitment.
On that note, having a remote job does give you so much time to focus on your fur baby. If you are looking for one (a job, not a pet), check out Remote Staff’s job listings. We keep these regularly updated, so you are sure to find something that suits your skills.
Remote Staff has also been in the industry for 15 years. Given the work-from-home opportunities that the company provides, countless Filipino remote workers have more time to spend with their loved ones (yes, that includes pets).
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