I am about to start a new job where I will be working full-time from my home office. For the past several years I have really pushed each of my employers to support teleworking for me and my colleagues. I have had mostly success with this, although one employer clearly didn’t get it.
So I put all of my focus and intentions on finding a job where I could really be challenged with the work, enjoy what I do, work full-time from my home office, and make a decent paycheck. Guess what? I start Monday.
So Monday morning I will get up, exercise, take my shower and get dressed and then report to work on my first day downstairs in my home office.
I am excited on many levels – and I am VERY aware that I will have to figure out how to really ‘get out’ more for in-person interaction, and develop a disciplined and focused approach to my work so that it doesn’t bleed into quality time with my family.
If anyone has any suggestions on how to do this best – do tell!
I have worked from home for three years and it does take a lot of discipline. It’s important to have a dedicated work space. I also recommend having a set schedule that you’ll be working.
One issue you’ll encounter is that people will assume that, because you’re at home, you therefore have flexibility with your scheduling.
Thanks for the advice – I am setting up a ‘serious’ workspace (i had fun at Ikea the other day) and making it as inspiring as possible. I may need to call on you for ideas as I get into the thick of it.
I hope you are settling into your new job and getting used to full time working at home!!
Thanks Tracy! I am working on it and will keep you up-to-date on how things go. I hope all is well with you -