The Downside of Telecommuting

From DICE News, December 30, 2008...

Every time I tell people that I work from home, I get this “it-must-be-nice-to-be-you” look, especially from my blue-collar friends. Then I launch into a discussion about how working five days a week from home comes with its own set of complications. Sure, it’s great to wake up and not worry about traffic or missing the train into the city. I do save a decent amount of change in commuting costs. And it’s especially nice on days when the Boston area gets hit with snow storms.

But, like I said, it’s not perfect. CIO recently published 17 Pet Telecommuting Pet Peeves, and the list is dead on. For instance, while technology has enabled us to create a virtual work environment, it can also get in the way...

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