Working From Home Kinda Sucks

[BDBohnzie]

When I worked on a Gov't contract based in Falls Church, I telecommuted on Fridays, and had to pretty much isolate myself in my office (which has since been converted into a bedroom for my youngest daughter) if I wanted to get any work done. I took longer than normal breaks to do stuff around the house, or get lunch or watch some TV to unwind a bit, but at the same time, my availability was greater (instead of 7:30a to 4p, it was more like 7:00a to 5p or later). It was an adjustment, but once you get into a routine, you'll make it work. As Schneed said, it's going to take a lot of self-discipline to make it work. And once the work day is over, let it be over. Don't get into a habit of checking on work during non-work time.

Now, my office is 3 miles from my house, so the only time I telecommute is if I need to watch the kids, or if something else is going on that I need to be home for.