I transitioned to Remote Jobs Remote Jobs about two years ago, and for me the difference wasn't just in income, but how the income fits into my life. Initially, the salary was more or less the same as my office job, but once I factored in the costs I stopped having (transportation, eating out, random office expenses), I realized I was keeping more money. I also noticed I had more energy at the end of the day. That led me to pick up a few freelance gigs on the side, which I never had the bandwidth for before. So while the paycheck didn’t jump right away, the freedom to structure my day definitely led to earning more over time. But I’ll say this – it does take some self-discipline and a good routine, or it can feel like the days just blur together.