Many companies have started to cut down on office space and allow their employees to work at home. While this may sound like a “win-win” scenario for the employee and the company, there are many pitfalls. Working at home has a subculture that many people may not fully understand. One such myth is people assume you are not really working and/or have free time to run any errand that needs doing. The ability to communicate on conference calls and via email becomes even more important when you can’t walk down the hall to meet. Colleagues and bosses that use instant message expect you to respond immediately. When people hear children or animals in the background on calls, too often people start to question your productivity. Sometimes you may have to take a call on a mobile device, which means you are not looking at charts or paying close attention. The lack of personal contact with people can wear on you once you go remote. Eating too much could even become an issue when all the temptations are close by with no one judging what you eat. Many people have a hard time staying focused when working at home. There are many potential distractions when working at home, unwashed dishes, laundry, home repairs, dog needs to go out, help kids with homework and the list goes on and on.
Tips for Success
The ability to work at home can be a great thing and save you money on food, gas and dry cleaning. Successful remote employees maintain discipline, understand their boss’s expectations, and know the culture. Ultimately, each person will have to figure out the right balance that works for them.
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