Almost everyone dreams of working from home: sitting at your computer in your PJs, listening to music and grabbing a break whenever you want to without worrying about what the boss might think. Yet whether you want to telecommute for your current employer or start your own business, there’s something you should know: not everyone is cut out for working from home.
I’m a freelance writer and have worked from home for nearly six years. I’m able to motivate myself to get the work done and can block out distractions (mainly, the kids). I embrace the freedom it allows and know that if I step away from my desk for a long time during the day to help out at school, I have the internal motivation to work after supper or on the weekends.
But on a recent snow day, my husband was stuck at home and brought out his computer to get his work done. I won’t sugarcoat it—it was a disaster. He was completely out of his comfort zone and couldn’t get a thing done. He was distracted by the kids and the lure of the TV. He couldn’t harness any internal motivation to get his work done.
He proved my point: you need to have the right personal qualities to work from home. With more people doing it now than ever, are you wondering if you can cut it?
Here’s how to figure it out. Are you…
Is Working from Home Really Right for You?
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