Telework USA

Clip of the Day: BeauSoleil

There are dozens of reasons to telework. But, to be honest, there are some reasons not to. Here are ten. Please add to the list:

• You think that boss is old school in the bad sense of the term: He/She doesn’t get it, and will assume that you are goofing off or not truly working. This can lead to all sorts of problems.

• There is no appropriate place to telework or telecommute at home.

• The information that you deal with simply is too sensitive. In theory it is possible for a teleworker to work as securely as somebody in the office, but it often doesn’t work that way – yet – in reality.

• You tend to waste time when not in a structured environment. Some people simply aren’t cut out for working without somebody lurking over their shoulder.

• You are the type of person who works too hard. If the focal point of work is the home, you will have trouble stopping after hours or on weekends.

• Connectivity at home or under your cellular (non LTE) plan is too slow. This problem still exists in rural areas.

• The work relies on brainstorming and cooperative development of ideas. There are social media tools that can reduce this drawback. But face to face still is best.

• The company drags its feet on properly reimbursing expenses.

• You don’t want to “share” personal equipment with your employer.

• You live alone and not being in an office environment will add to a sense of isolation.