remote worker

Works from anywhere

A remote worker is someone who performs their job from a location outside a traditional office, typically from home.

The term gained widespread use during the COVID-19 pandemic when many employees shifted to working remotely.

She's been a remote worker for three years and rarely visits headquarters.

Compare telecommuter, which emphasizes the commute that isn't happening.

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Indoor professional employee

commuter · desk jockey · factory worker · nine-to-fiver · headquarters staff

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