Working from Home

Before you decide that working from home is the answer, ask yourself the following question: ARE YOU SURE? The sound of barking dogs and telemarketing calls have a way of making work seem more difficult than distractions at the office. Convince your boss that is it good for him. Stories about day care issues or your mother’s Alzheimer’s will make him think you are the problem. Tell him that peace and quiet is what you need to be more productive. Offer a trial period, during which you work from home one day a week. Consider it an audition and put everything into getting more done in that 8 hours than you have ever managed to before.
You will need to get off the couch and create a dedicated workspace. Dress appropriately don’t watch TV or procrastinate.