Dec 12
I telecommuted for about a year until recently and thought I’d make a list of some pros and cons of telecommuting that I’ve discovered:
Pros
- There’s nothing like getting paid to work in your pajamas.
- On cold days or rainy days, you don’t have to go outside at all and deal with the weather.
- You can shave or not shave - nobody cares.
- Save on your water bill by not bathing as often.
- Huge savings on gas for your car. Less mileage put on your car too.
- No annoying co-workers to come by and incessantly talk about things like trimming the hedges or little Timmy’s peewee football game.
- More time with family, especially children.
- Tax write-offs for internet access, home office, etc.
- Can play any music you want as loud as you want.
- Snacks and drinks are as close as the refrigerator.
Cons
- You know immediately when the cat has used the litterbox.
- No going to lunch with your coworkers and no socializing with them.
- You can go stir crazy if you don’t get out. Groceries, fast food, even (gasp) The Mall - must get out!
- More time with family, especially children.
- Snacks and drinks are as close as the refrigerator.
- Distractions at home. Mail, internet, pets, etc.
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