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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