There are some people who work outside the home and love their jobs. But they wouldn’t mind moving it from the office 30 minutes away to the comforts and convenience of their own home. In fact, they may believe that they would be more efficient this way.
Is it possible that you could sell your boss on the idea? You just might be able to but before you decide to bring it up, consider some of the following things.
First, how long have you been working for the company? If you have been working there for less than a year, you might not have established yourself enough to ask for such a thing.
On the other hand, if you find that you have a really great relationship with your boss and you have been able to prove yourself, then it might be okay. But the real point is that you need to be a trustworthy employee.
Time is what usually shows an employer how well their employees work under various circumstances. They learn what your work patterns and communication is like.
The second thing to consider is how much of your work can be done away from the office. Is it just 20%? You probably won’t be able to sell the idea.
But if you can demonstrate that at least 80% of your tasks can be done from home, it might work. It’s not enough to say that you can do it. You need to find a tangible way to prove it.
The third thing to consider is how will your work be monitored? Will it require stopping into the office once-a-week? Can you utilize technology? This will all depend on the type of work you are doing.
Fourth, are you willing to come into the office when necessary? If your idea is to never step your foot back in the door, then you are being unreasonable. There has to be room for flexibility.
Fifth, do you have a space at home where you can quietly work? Working from home sounds like a great idea until you realize you don’t really have a spot or the type of work you do doesn’t mix with having kids at home.
Lastly, is working from home going to save the company money? Sure, it will save you money on gas and possibly other things like childcare and clothing expenses. But how will working at home benefit your employer?
Share your story if you have been able to move your job from an office to the home. What tips do you have?
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