Bosses love to say that having everyone physically less than one roof allows for impromptu brainstorming and helps the creative processes along. As a full-time freelancer who works alone from my garage office, I fully admit that the dog isn't always the best sounding board for some of my ideas.
But let's enter the 21st Century for a minute. I can send out a group message to my colleagues here at Juwel saying I need help on something and within seconds, a dozen solutions are offered. The meeting room has been moved to our email accounts. We have weekly phone-in calls so we all stay connected. I like to see who I am interviewing, so I frequently use Skype -- which is free of course.
What do you need to successfully work at home? A fast computer with WiFi is a must; so is a reliable smart phone that you can get and respond to emails quickly. I'd vote for Skype, but admit I haven't tried any of the videoconferencing programs. I wouldn't expect your employer to provide you with any of this since he already does so at the office.
After all this, what you will do if your boss remains stuck in the office quicksand? There are any numbers of companies that identify and screen legitimate telecommuting jobs. FlexJobs.com is just one of them. But be aware that telework positions are competitive, so be sure to show your successful history of telecommuting.
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