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I'll be working at home 4 days a week soon and this is new to me.
I'll have an ISDN line with access to my Intranet just as if I
was in my office. The office will be available when I am at work.
I'd appreciate anyone who has experience working at home
to help me with the following questions:
How do you stay away from the refrigerator and TV?
I know - will power.
Does your boss expect more (or less) output?
My contacts with SMEs are now mostly by phone or e-mail,
but I wonder if they will work with me the same knowing
that I am at home.
I expect to be doing a lot of editing. I've always preferred
to edit hard copy and wonder if screen editing is practical.
Do your co-workers treat you any differently?
Any other advice and pitfalls to avoid will be much
appreciated.
As always, thanks for your help.
Bob Morrisette
wr1ter1 -at- sabu -dot- ebay -dot- Sun -dot- com
