If you think working from home is the purview of underpaid Millennials, think again. The typical remote worker, according to Global Workplace Analytics, is actually 45 or older and making $58,000 a year.

That’s just one of the many debunkable myths about remote work. Even though the number of people who work from home grows every year, misconceptions prevail.

But remote work is likely to be the future of many industries. It’s good for employees: it reduces stress, saves time, and can boost productivity. It’s good for employers: it saves on office rent, and lets companies hire from a global candidate pool. The sooner people understand the truth about remote work, the sooner we can all reap these benefits---so let’s debunk some of the top myths about working from home.