2007-10-18 21:37:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
I dont think I woudl trust myself to work from home, I think I woudl slack off and drink too much coffee!!
2007-10-18 21:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Pinky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advantages: you can work the hours that suit you and your family, be available if kids are sick/on holidays, you can work in your pyjamas.
Disadvantages: a lot of people tend to devalue 'working from home' and can place unreasonable demands on your time, even though you can be flexible with your hours, you still have to get the work done and if you're not disciplined you can fall behind. Or, on the other side of the coin, you can let your work take over your life and never get a break
I have been self-employed, working from home for the last 12 months and it works well for me, but I do tend to spend up to 15 hours a day working. That's partly because I'm building up a new business, and partly because I love what I do, but I also need to remind myself every now and then that there's life outside my office.
Good luck with it, I hope it goes well for you.
2007-10-18 21:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by judy-oz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work from home and being my own boss is the best and worst part of it for me.
I sometime find it hard to start and get the work done with so many distractions and little time wasting things to do.
Sometimes it is hard to stop and relax when things are pressured it can be harder to stop, switch off to see the kids and enjoy real life that all the work is for.
Good books to look at about this is the 7 strategies to wealth and happiness by Jim Rohn about focusing on everything every day. A good read too.
2007-10-19 04:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by more4yourlife.co.uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked from home for the last two years and it is not easy, it involves a lot of discipline regarding actually getting some work done.
It took me months to actually get into a routine where i could get my work done without wondering away from the PC.
Once you've cracked the routine bit then the rest is a ride in the park, (i mean, I've got time to answer some questions on here whilst my other PC is running a program for work...good or what).
Anyway, it really is all about discipline and routine...if you haven't got them then you wont get anything done at all, and the coffee breaks are great, but it can get a bit lonely though.
2007-10-18 21:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by blissman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got to be very self-disciplined to get your work done. I'm studying with the Open University at the moment and I guess it's sort of the same thing. Would you be able to have a room in your house for an office then at least you could feel that once you leave that room and close the door you're not working? Just a thought, good luck hope all goes well.
2007-10-18 22:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by rubyroo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advantage is that if you are not well you can catch up later , you can work what hours you want, when you want.
The only disadvantage is that your home is in abit of a mess sometimes depending on the work.
I worked from home while i bought up my children, now my husband works from home he thinks its great.
Hope that helps.
2007-10-18 21:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by teddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advantages are that you are your own boss. What you earn is yours and you run on reputation and the quality of the service that you give.
Disadvantages- long hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also the business will start off slowly but if you do a good job, then it is worth it in the long run. Contact Business Link for advice.
2007-10-18 21:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by clarkspetcouriers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can sleep in, and work your day around your job.
Unfortunately you're the one who has to make sure you stick with it too, to keep up the work each and every day.
The downside is that most work from home jobs don't cover health insurance or dental insurance.
I really liked the flexibility and setting my own hours, but I missed PEOPLE!
2007-10-19 14:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pros - you are working to, and can adjust, your working times according to your own needs
- you can use your own equipment (you don't have to learn how to use someone else's, or work with equipment or computer programs which you are not familiar with).
- you are working in an environment which you are used to.
Cons- you, and you alone, have to bear the full brunt if things go pear-shaped
- you may quickly find yourself running out of space
- lots of tax forms to fill in
- risk of your work "taking over" your life and leaving you with little time for other things
- for certain types of home-based businesses, you may require planning permission. Always check first.
2007-10-18 22:04:06 · answer #9 · answered by Robert C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well disadvantages is u are on call 24 7 people calling the whole time
2007-10-20 06:16:52 · answer #10 · answered by funnyeyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋