Sometimes,
working from home just isn't for everybody. The following is a list of the most
common complaints about working from home:
Missing human
interaction. Don't
forget—where you work is where you live and vice versa. For some people, it's
just too much.
A need for more
structure.
Whether it's 9 to 5 or 5 to 9, some people simply need a fixed beginning and
end to their workday.
Having inadequate
office space or furniture in their home office. Since most
homes are built for living, office space can sometimes end up being anything
from a corner in the basement to the dining room table.
Inadequate office
supplies and costly equipment. When working remotely for a company, things
such as internet, internet upgrades, copiers, headsets and other necessary
equipment are typically afforded by the company. Sometimes… they're not.
People asking or
expecting you to do favors just because you're home. Your job is
still your job and that report is still due by the end of the day. But the kids
want you to come pick them up from band practice, your neighbor wants to you to
check on her dog and your spouse wants you to call the bank because the check
card was denied at the gas pump.
The thing about working from home is that some people are going to love it and some people are going to hate it. There is no one-size-fits-all job situation that suits all people. But for those who have made it work, congratulations! You are on the leading edge of a new transition in the work force!
