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Is Telecommuting Working? - Page 2

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2)Finding a balance between work and family is still challenging when working at home. Perhaps even more so when you are only a few steps away from your office. Set up a daily schedule and stick to it.

3)Make a habit of getting in touch with your supervisor and colleagues on a regular basis. Schedule time to go into the office for meetings or just to check in.

4)If your company doesn't supply you with top of the line equipments, consider investing in some. Find out about copy companies in your area. Many offer pick up and delivery for business purposes. Make regular trips to the office to stock up on needed items. 5) Don't give your supervisor an excuse to say telecommuting doesn't work. Show him/her that it does work by performing as expected, staying in touch, and keeping him/her informed of your progress.

I know from experience that telecommuting is hard. I can not get more than 30 minutes of uninterrupted work time when my kids are home. I do work on vacation (I'm on vacation as I write). And I do work weekends or when needed. But, you won't get me back in an office again. Despite the negatives to working at home, it still beats the hassles involved with a job. There is a great saying, "A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work." That is how I see telecommuting. It is not perfect. However, a bad day working at home is still better than a good day at the office!

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