What you Should Know Before Attempting to Work from Home

[Heatman]

People say working from home is best cause they get to stay in their comfort zone, I bet they have never encountered this issue of distractions

Believe me that the comfort zone that they are talking about is not being harassed by their boss or supervisors when they are their workplace.

 

[Abasiama40]

Working from home can be very interesting because you will have quality time to do what you want but the bad side is that, you can easily be distracted by a family member and if you are all alone, it can be boring.

 

[Toyoabasi]

Many people dream to have their own business and working from home. The benefits of working from home are clear: more time, less hassle, and best of all, no commuting. But is it really right for you, and how do you prevent it taking over your home and your life?

You can run a small Public Relation company from home, and your clients will not paying for big overheads. It would be more cost-effective for you ran the operation from an office in your home, rather than renting office space.

A lot of savings, no commuting time, more time with the family, it sounds like life is perfect. And it could be one of the biggest changes in how we live since the Industrial Revolution first drove people away from their homes to work. New report buyers opting to leave the car outside, making the garage into a place to work.

Of course, there is a difference between working at home as an employee and being self-employed. Employees still have the privileges and security of a regular salary; the self-employed who work at home may feel secure because no one company can make them redundant. Both can suffer isolation: employees because decisions are made in their absence (even if they only work at home two day a week) or because managers and colleagues don’t really trust the situation and the self-employed because they have no supportive regular team. How you adapt to either situation depends on your qualities.

For a number of people, it is a much more productive way to work – away from the distractions of the open-plan office more can be done. In one study there was an estimated 40% increase in efficiency in working from home.

But getting more done isn’t always the point. Lots of people appreciate work for social reasons, because the office has become the community. Instead of the postmistress, grocer and pub, there’s the post-room, the sandwich trolley, vending machine and canteen. The butcher’s queue may have gone, but the photocopier queue is just as gossipy, and the Monday morning meeting can provide real communication. For people with problems, the office provides an informal support system of friends who are interested in, but not involved with, the action. And where else are the estimated 55% of people who meet their partners at work going to find the love of their life?

Isolation is the key problem in working from home. Many people go to work to get away from home. Motivation is the next main problem. If you’re the sort of person who couldn’t get down to your homework – however interesting without your mother standing over you, you won’t make a success of working at home; or, if you hate what you do, unless you can set very clear targets.

But successful home-working depends on your company’s attitude as well as yours. Unfortunately, some schemes do fail – for example, if organizations don’t really trust people, or if they do it without proper planning. Managers who aren’t very good at managing by results – who judge the work by what they can see – are not going to adapt well. Good managers regard training people to use their time better and be more independent as delegation; bad managers think it’s losing control.

Computers, modems, faxes and e-mail mean that salespeople, designers, technicians and management, who work on different sites or with clients, can use a home office as their base, and come into head office when they need to – for meetings, for example. Home-working is not confined to technology industries.

The fast-growing trend for companies to employ a small core staff with everyone else on freelance contracts means there is an increasing need for self-reliance. Estimates show that in five years’ time, only 60% of workers will be employees and the rest will be self-employed, many working at home. The idea, of course, is that lean companies mean a healthy economy. But these overheads haven’t gone away- they’re just being transferred to you, the individual. While you gain by putting some of your expenses against tax, you lose contributory pension schemes, sick leave, holiday pay, health insurance and even training subsidies. Companies will train people for jobs they’re already doing, but they’re no longer going to train them for the next job, because the idea of moving up through a company hierarchy isn’t the pattern for the future. It’s now your responsibility to stay up to date. Training doesn’t come cheap, but ‘you can often put it against tax.

Nowadays technology means people, mail and files can be reached from anywhere, the office is changing; it’s becoming a place for meetings and ideas. You only have to see people walking along talking on mobile telephones to realize that the workplace can now be wherever you are.

Working from home means a lot actually, because it would require more concentration, more time and perhaps resources.
You should also be able to acquire all necessary gadgets that would help with the job.
You have to be able to

 

[Pedriano]

Before attempting to work from home, you really need to be prepared and have a passion for the service you provide for your customers, also, you must be organized and be self disciplined as it would require you to be your own boss, there is more responsibilities being your own manager than to be working under management

 

[Ghost1]

Believe me that the comfort zone that they are talking about is not being harassed by their boss or supervisors when they are their workplace.

Lol, I understand this point. There are some bosses that behaves like animal. In this case I wouldn't blame anyone for taking such approach to work

 

[Lucy ID]

Working from home takes a lot, hardwork and a whole dedication. Sometimes you will have to build first from Outside put things in place before you will be able to start working from home

 

[kayode10]

It is very important to know that there is no free money online. you have to put in some work before you can see money in return. Internet does not provide instant money except if you are in an expert in a niche that has lots of followers. There is nothing like get-rich-quick when it comes to online business.

 

[Smiles20]

I would also love to add that if you are going to be working from home then you should ensure that your place is quiet and you can be able to afford up to 3 hours a day and concentrate.

 

[Skysaint]

Someone one's told me that working from home mostly do suit people who are introverts as in the case of isolation, because you tend to spend several hours indoors doing your job.

 

[Blessedsam60]

Thanks so much for this insight on how to run our business from home. This coming year 2022, I have strategically planned it out how I am going to start working from home.

 

[Heatman]

Lol, I understand this point. There are some bosses that behaves like animal. In this case I wouldn't blame anyone for taking such approach to work

Personally I don't really blame anyone who does not because what matters most is your sanity when it comes to working for someone and if you work place doesn't offer you that it is not really conducive for you to keep working there.

 

[YERUS]

Many people dream to have their own business and working from home. The benefits of working from home are clear: more time, less hassle, and best of all, no commuting. But is it really right for you, and how do you prevent it taking over your home and your life?

You can run a small Public Relation company from home, and your clients will not paying for big overheads. It would be more cost-effective for you ran the operation from an office in your home, rather than renting office space.

A lot of savings, no commuting time, more time with the family, it sounds like life is perfect. And it could be one of the biggest changes in how we live since the Industrial Revolution first drove people away from their homes to work. New report buyers opting to leave the car outside, making the garage into a place to work.

Of course, there is a difference between working at home as an employee and being self-employed. Employees still have the privileges and security of a regular salary; the self-employed who work at home may feel secure because no one company can make them redundant. Both can suffer isolation: employees because decisions are made in their absence (even if they only work at home two day a week) or because managers and colleagues don’t really trust the situation and the self-employed because they have no supportive regular team. How you adapt to either situation depends on your qualities.

For a number of people, it is a much more productive way to work – away from the distractions of the open-plan office more can be done. In one study there was an estimated 40% increase in efficiency in working from home.

But getting more done isn’t always the point. Lots of people appreciate work for social reasons, because the office has become the community. Instead of the postmistress, grocer and pub, there’s the post-room, the sandwich trolley, vending machine and canteen. The butcher’s queue may have gone, but the photocopier queue is just as gossipy, and the Monday morning meeting can provide real communication. For people with problems, the office provides an informal support system of friends who are interested in, but not involved with, the action. And where else are the estimated 55% of people who meet their partners at work going to find the love of their life?

Isolation is the key problem in working from home. Many people go to work to get away from home. Motivation is the next main problem. If you’re the sort of person who couldn’t get down to your homework – however interesting without your mother standing over you, you won’t make a success of working at home; or, if you hate what you do, unless you can set very clear targets.

But successful home-working depends on your company’s attitude as well as yours. Unfortunately, some schemes do fail – for example, if organizations don’t really trust people, or if they do it without proper planning. Managers who aren’t very good at managing by results – who judge the work by what they can see – are not going to adapt well. Good managers regard training people to use their time better and be more independent as delegation; bad managers think it’s losing control.

Computers, modems, faxes and e-mail mean that salespeople, designers, technicians and management, who work on different sites or with clients, can use a home office as their base, and come into head office when they need to – for meetings, for example. Home-working is not confined to technology industries.

The fast-growing trend for companies to employ a small core staff with everyone else on freelance contracts means there is an increasing need for self-reliance. Estimates show that in five years’ time, only 60% of workers will be employees and the rest will be self-employed, many working at home. The idea, of course, is that lean companies mean a healthy economy. But these overheads haven’t gone away- they’re just being transferred to you, the individual. While you gain by putting some of your expenses against tax, you lose contributory pension schemes, sick leave, holiday pay, health insurance and even training subsidies. Companies will train people for jobs they’re already doing, but they’re no longer going to train them for the next job, because the idea of moving up through a company hierarchy isn’t the pattern for the future. It’s now your responsibility to stay up to date. Training doesn’t come cheap, but ‘you can often put it against tax.

Nowadays technology means people, mail and files can be reached from anywhere, the office is changing; it’s becoming a place for meetings and ideas. You only have to see people walking along talking on mobile telephones to realize that the workplace can now be wherever you are.

Most times working from home is not as easy as perceived.
Before you attempt working from home, make sure the environment is suitable for that.
Ensure you have all necessary gadgets for the job too.
Ensure that distractions are limited.

 

[Kane]

Working from home is only for those who have professional skills. If you do not have skills you end up working on PTC and faucets for peanuts,.

 

[Toyoabasi]

Most times working from home is not as easy as perceived.
Before you attempt working from home, make sure the environment is suitable for that.
Ensure you have all necessary gadgets for the job too.
Ensure that distractions are limited.

Yes.
Before working from home, you have to ensure you have all technological gadgets that would make the business effective. Make a good schedule for your self and ensure to meet your targets.

 

[Hrtbeat]

Working from home is nice idea. But one of its shortcomings is Home distractions- although home working removes the distractions that may occur in the office if a worker doesn't have a suitably quiet dedicated working space at home they may get easily distracted by household noises or other members of their household.

 

[Keibah]

Sometimes there is no best way to do things. It is just the conducive way. Either way, there will always be pros and cons. You just have to choose your good and evil.

 

[ganibade]

What you Should Know Before Attempting to Work from Home. This is question that needs to be considered before working from home. Time factor is very important,to schedule the time to work.

 

[Laurentta]

Although i prefer working from home to doing a physical job, it isn't also easy. One has to make sure the home is conducive enough to work in.

 

[Godspower]

Working from home is nice idea. But one of its shortcomings is Home distractions- although home working removes the distractions that may occur in the office if a worker doesn't have a suitably quiet dedicated working space at home they may get easily distracted by household noises or other members of their household.

I agree with you. One of the disadvantages of working from home is the distractions you will face. To avoid this, you will need to create a workstation that is free from any form of distractions and noise.

 

[Heatman]

Most times working from home is not as easy as perceived.
Before you attempt working from home, make sure the environment is suitable for that.
Ensure you have all necessary gadgets for the job too.
Ensure that distractions are limited.

I have actually experienced that a lot of time especially during the lockdown as a result of the pandemic of Corona virus. My kids never allowed me to work online in peace.