Remote Work Vocabulary

adjective Describes someone who is confined to a desk or office job and does not move around much.

• Many office workers find themselves deskbound for most of the day.
• I'm tired of being deskbound all day, I need to get up and move around.
• I can't stand being so deskbound, it's driving me crazy.
• His creativity was deskbound until he took a break and went for a walk.

noun a district in New York City known for its trendy restaurants, shops, and art galleries

• The SOHO district in New York City is known for its trendy boutiques and upscale restaurants.
• Let's meet up in SOHO for some shopping and lunch.
• SOHO is the place to be for all the cool kids.
• In the bustling city, SOHO is like a little oasis of calm and creativity.

noun an acronym for 'work from home'

• Many companies have implemented WFH policies to promote work-life balance.
• I love WFH days because I can work in my pajamas.
• WFH is the best - no commute, no dress code!
• WFH allows me to escape the hustle and bustle of the office environment.

verb to live in a manner that involves frequently traveling and not having a permanent home, relying on a suitcase for belongings

• As a traveling consultant, I often have to live out of a suitcase for weeks at a time.
• My job requires me to live out of a suitcase, so I'm used to packing and unpacking constantly.
• I'm tired of living out of a suitcase all the time - I wish I could just settle down somewhere.
• After years of moving from place to place, she felt like she was living out of a suitcase in her own life.

adjective able to be contacted or reached using the video calling application Skype

• In today's digital age, it is important for professionals to be skypeable for remote meetings.
• Hey, are you skypeable for a quick video call later?
• I need to make sure my new phone is skypeable before I buy it.
• Her bubbly personality makes her very skypeable in social situations.

noun a type of work arrangement where individuals work as freelancers or independent contractors through online platforms

• E-lancing has become a popular way for freelancers to find work online.
• I've been e-lancing for a few months now and it's been great for picking up extra cash.
• E-lancing is the way to go if you want to work from home and make money on your own terms.
• E-lancing is like having a virtual office where you can connect with clients from all over the world.