Commute
People who work from home do not have to commute. They save gas and wear and tear on their vehicles. This saves on pollution and lessens traffic jams. They also save themselves a lot of time. In a large city a 10 minute drive during normal hours can turn into a 45 minute fiasco during rush hour. Counting the round trip commute imagine what you could do with that extra hour and 10 minutes each day.
Clothing
You hear a lot about working in pajamas, but it is usually best to prepare for the day as for any other job. However, there are savings. Clothes need not be as expensive nor the kinds that require dry cleaning. A work at home wardrobe is usually much more versatile than a 9 - 5 wardrobe, and of course you can easily change if you spill mustard on your shirt at lunch.
Childcare
Many people choose to seek employment from home to be with their children. While school age children must still be transported to school, after school care may become unnecessary. Finding affordable quality daycare is becoming more and more difficult and staying at home with the kids is a viable option for many parents. How can you complete your work with kids underfoot? Parents with small children often work during naptime or bedtime. Others hire sitters to come in for a few hours a week so they can find uninterrupted work time. This eases the workload for the parent, but they can still oversee the care of their child.
There are many other advantages in a work from home situation. Saving money and time are often incentive enough. Personal freedom and family priorities tip the scale even more. No wonder this is a growing industry in the current economy.