Telecommuting

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Telecommuting

• Telecommuting, also known as Teleworking, is the
  work style that will allow you to work for a
  company without dealing with the typical office
  woes.
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Pros and Cons of Teleworking

• As is true with any job style there are high
  point and low points. Telecommuting may not be
  beneficial for every person or suit every job.
  The following are pros and cons of telecommuting.

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Pros of Telecommuting

• You get to work at home.
• Major decrease in commuting time and stress.
• Increase job responsibility thus increasing
  productivity.
• Creates a better work environment.
• Increase schedule flexibility.

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Pros of Telecommuting

• Creation of stronger family connection because
  you are home more often.
• Broadens the base for career advancement for
  people who are physically challenged.
• Productivity is the basis for performance
  evaluations.

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Cons of Telecommuting

• Possible expense issues if your company is not
  willing to support your home office.
• Household conflict based on working during
  specified family time.
• Isolation from social and professional
  environments.

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Cons of Telecommuting

• Possibility of losing advancement opportunities.
• Overworking because your office is in your home.
• Possible loss of support services technical and
  other office support services.
• Decrease in morale due to lack of performance
  appraisal.

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Summary

• It is important for each individual to decided if
  the pros outweigh the cons. When deciding to
  work from home each applicant should be well
  prepared and expect the best. However, the more
  educated we are about any topic the less likely
  we are to make decisions that could impact us in
  a negative way.