How To Get A Work-From-Home Job (That You Actually Like)

How To Get A Work-From-Home Job (That You Actually Like) With technology allowing many kinds of jobs to be done remotely,working from homeis becoming increasingly common.If youre good at remaining a normal and productive human in the comfort of your home (meaning youre still capable of getting up and showering and getting dressed even if you dont have to physically be somewhere), remote working can make your life a lot easier.With no commute, you get to enjoy a little bit of extra time andflexibilityin the morning and evening. So if you like working out or spending as much time as possible with your kiddos and if you can remember that working from homedoesnttranslate to reorganizing your closet or watching that TV show you didnt have time for last night you might want to figure out how to arrange for a remote-work situation.If You Like Your Job But Want to Start Working from HomeIf youre mostly happy with your job but youd prefer to get your work done at home, think about what woul d change if you werent going into your office each day. Are you constantly collaborating with your coworkers while at work? If so, that doesnt mean working from home is impossible but before you raise the issue with your boss, youll need to have a proposal for how you can successfully remain part of the team even if youre not present. Whether you commit to being on Skype during work hours or you plan regular phone calls, make sure it doesnt seem like youll be any less reachable.If Youre Specifically Looking for a New Job thats Doable from HomeIf youre thinking of leaving your job and youre interested in a mora flexible arrangement, considerwhat kinds of companies and jobsmight offer what you want. Oftentimes computer/IT jobs and arts-related jobs like writing, graphic design, and photography can easily -- and perhaps even more productively -- be done at home.If Youre Interviewing and Want to Suggest/Request Working from HomeIf youre in the process of interviewing for a job and you want to find out whether it would be possible to work from home, do your homework before raising the question. Check the companys website/careers page to see if they have any kind of information or description regarding flexible work. Go a step beyond that and make sure to check outemployee reviews even if a company boasts flexibility to seem more desirable, they might notactuallybe so keen on the idea. Try to get a sense of your interviewer and the office culture to see whether working from home seems feasible before suggesting it. To broach the subject, you can also try to find out how much employees tend to be in touch after work hours/what the typical schedule is like.Finally Dont Sacrifice Everything to Work at Home.Working from home may be a verstndigung im strafverfahren breaker for you, whether for family reasons or because of a physical issue. But if its not, dont give up a position you otherwise love just because youre not able to work from home. There are pros and cons t o every job, and if youre mostly happy with yours, suck it up and make the trip to your office every day...your couch will always be there when you get homeFairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.