One of the most frustrating things about working at home is the misconceptions and sometimes even lack of support that you might experience from those in the "outside" world. Today we will discuss some of the most common issues and how to overcome them.
Many people think that if you work at home, you are part of some type of pyramid scheme. Sure, they still exist and there was a point in time that almost all advertisements in one way or another lead you down that road. Today, there are so many more opportunities for legitimate work from home jobs.
There is a very prominent telecommuting workforce in this vast age of technology; however cyber employment is still an undiscovered world for many. The idea of working from home is still an amazing and maybe unheard of thing to those that are of a more traditional mind. How crazy do you think it sounded when people first started talking about sending a man to the moon?
For some reason, people in the "outside" world think that people that telecommute can do whatever they want whenever they want. While it is true that telecommuters often have a more flexible schedule that does not mean by far that there is no schedule to be kept.
Being able to separate and go into "work mode" when entering your work at home office space. The dog might bark, the kids might scream, the doorbell may ring, but through it all a committed home worker has to be able to juggle that with his or her job duties. Multitasking is a definite virtue in the telecommuting world.
Another common misconception is that a telecommuter does not work a "real job". There is a schedule and commitments that have to be met and adhered to and in exchange for the work done, a check is issued. Is that not the definition of working for pay, thus having a job? Sure it's not traditional, but that does not make the job that you do any less real. In fact, not everyone is cut out for the work at home realm.
As a telecommuter, you don't have a boss looking out from a glass window out onto the call center floor or a supervisor making sure that you are remaining on task. You are solely responsible to manage your time and get the work done.
So, how now the question is how do you deal with the questions or ridicule that you might receive from the very ones that should be supporting you? The answers are simple. Educate your naysayers. Talk about your daily activities and your schedule. Talk about the responsibilities that you have as part of your position.
Many people are surprised to hear that you may be doing the very same type of job that they dread driving to every day. You might be able to motivate them and get them to crossover to you world.
Overall, remember that you are the master of your fate and your business. Don't let anyone bring you down. Stay focused and motivated! Happy working!
Related Article: Where To Find The Best Telecommuting Jobs
When you decide you want to work at home, you need to make sure you can stand strong and do what you need to do. If you need to make this work so you can continue to stay home, you need to do everything you can to make your business a success.
There are challenges that can be hard to overcome, but when you do you'll reach the goals you set in place for your business. Here are just a few of those challenges.
1. TV
The TV can be a huge challenge. If you have shows you enjoy watching, you may find that they are on during the day. You'll need to control yourself and keep the TV off. If you need to, set the DVR to record them so you can watch them in the evening after your work is complete.
2. Family or friends
Family and friends can be a challenge. When they are off work or they don't work, they may want to spend time with you. This can put a damper on your work schedule.
3. Sleep
If you don't get enough sleep you may find yourself sleepy during the day. When this happens you may find yourself sleeping on the job or you may doze off. Get enough sleep each day so you can be productive during your work hours.
4. Children
Your children can be a distraction. While you want them to be around, they can cause problems with deadlines and work loads. Make sure you plan your day around them. If you have little ones, work while they nap and in the evenings when they can be watched by others. If they are older, create a schedule that will keep them busy during your work hours.
Identify the challenges in your day and then figure out how to overcome them so you can be successful. There are a couple of strategies you can use to make this happen.
- Schedule your time around your challenges so you can avoid them at all costs.
- Get rid of your challenges so they won't be tempting.
- Place your office in a portion of the house that doesn't have easy access to your challenge.
- Find someone that you can talk to daily or weekly that can encourage you to leave your challenges behind.
Challenges can create problems when you're a business owner. Working at home means you don't have a boss that watches over your shoulder each day. It can prevent you from making the money you need to continue to work at home. When you eliminate the challenges from your day, you'll have the success you want and need. Use these suggestions to make it happen.
posted by Chris Simpson
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Wednesday, January 27th 2010
Have you ever wished you could work from the comfort of your own home? Maybe you've had the thought run through your head that you can do your entire job or almost all of it from home. You can make this a reality if you have the right career.
The first thing you need to know is there is a huge difference between a career and a business. Usually a career comes from working a job for someone else. A business is one that you own, run, and operate yourself. A career usually comes with a guaranteed paycheck (as long as your employer is doing well anyways) where a business may not have that guarantee but ultimately, nothing is guaranteed.
Careers from home come in different areas and require different things. Each one is different due to the type of tasks and the business. Some may require you to come to an office once or twice a month while others may require a phone meeting once a week. Either way, it's still a career and one that will have a guaranteed paycheck so to speak.
You can find jobs that can turn into a career in many ways. Searching the newspapers, online job listing Websites and word of mouth are just of a few of the ways you can find a job. If you currently have one and want to work from home, you might consider working up a letter to your boss explaining how you can work from home, how he'll benefit from this, and how he'll be able to save money.
There are a large number of jobs that you can do from your home. Below is a list of a few to consider.
* Call Center Rep
* Transcriptionist
* Executive Assistant
* Travel Agent
* Insurance Processor
* Answering service
* Appointment scheduler
* IT Support
Some of these jobs may be located in the same community that you live in while others may be clear across the United States from you. The great thing about it is all of these jobs can be done from the comfort of your home office so you don't have to worry about the daily commute, spending money on work clothes, and meals at a restaurant.
Working at home is a wonderful thing if you're dedicated, have self control, and feel confident that you can make it work. Some people think having a career can not happen when you work for corporate America and you work from outside the home. With the savings and all the advantages, many companies are making the transition hiring workers to locate from their homes.
posted by Chris Simpson
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