TechReflect (12/1/09)

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.

Advantages:
1- You can work in your own comforatble area where there may be no distractions.
2- You can wake up any time you want and go to bed whenever you want.
3- You can take breaks whenever you like.
4- You can do things that are not work related on your computer if you just want to "take a break" and check your e-mail or search a funny video or even listen to your own music.
5- You won't have the pressure of someone always watching you.
6- If you need to get to a place ASAP and you need to stop working, you can arrange things more easily.
7- If you need assistance in anything (for someone to actually come and help you with something) you can do it in the comfort of your home and not worrying about distracting people around you.
8- You can blast the music or sing aloud (without worrying about distracting others) if that's what makes you focus or keep you on track.
9- You can be around your family (in case they need you or just want to be with you).

Disadvantages:
1- If you don't choose a good place to work in, you can get distracted VERY easily.
2- You're not in the "working" mood because you ARE in the comfort of your own home, so you might slack a bit.
3- Because you don't feel the pressure of having someone watch over you at all times (or almost at all times) you might go off track and do things that are not work-related whatsoever for too long and not be able to get back to work easily.
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