Work From Home
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What's your take on this eh?
I've been shortlisted to be on a pilot program. My understanding is 3 days at home and 2 days in the office.
Initially I was overjoyed!!! Then on reflection, apprehension seeps in. No, not that I want to be seen and get promoted or whatever. Besides, I am not into the office politics and very much an individual contributor. Meaning, I work alone. And I have no problem with it and in fact, like it.
What's my issue? Hmm....going to sound contradictary. I am concern I may get forgotten. And if there is any restructuring, I may be first in line?
While I am unwinding and taking life easy but still too early for retirement is it? Besides, our official retirement age is 65 years old wor! Maybe I am thinking too far ahead.
On the other hand, I am telling myself. Everything happens for a reason. I've always wanted to do volunteer work or give back to society on a full time basis. So, if everything stays the same, I may not have the motivation/courage to change my life/lifestyle; to do something different.
Arghhhh.....*scratches head*.......should I give it a shot?
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i'd jump at the chance...
no commuting time is one.. but i think i'll grow fat.. real fat... i'd be constantly snacking as opposed to snacking every other hour
and i can blame the connection for being down or something
like right now, my Lotus Notes has decided to go byebye
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i heard that u will get spot check every few hours or so...that includes 3am in the morning...
but shouldn't be a prob for you LS..right
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It's a nice idea to work from home~~ how I wish I could do that...
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littlestream, this is being introduced as a 'pilot project' so I don't think that candidates on this scheme will be 'forgotten' and redundant bah! You still have two days back in the office to show your face and make sure you're not forgotten leh!
I think this concept is pretty common in the US and Europe. Companies get to save on office space and resources too, plus with phones, cellphones, video conferencing and the internet connection, it might not make much of a difference whether the employee is sitting there in the office cubicle or not.
I would love to be given the opportunity! You can save on the costs and frustrations of travelling to and from work every workday, plus on top of that, you can take unscheduled 'breaks'. You can multi-task at home, especially during lull periods, where you can turn your attention to pottering around at home instead. You can do stuff like the laundry whilst you're sitting in front of the PC, so it cuts down on the housework you have to do when the rest of your family is around and you can have more quality time with your husband and son.
I guess the discipline would be a problem cause you'd be tempted to sleep in late, to wander off doing more pleasurable stuff, cannot che diam diam (sit still) at your home office and become restless, etc. Plus if you're the sociable sort, you might even miss the interaction with your colleagues... but three days out of five isn't too bad, really.
And then imagine, if you're having a bad mood day or bad hair day or whatever, you don't have to force yourself to put on a front because you're at home and there's no need to meet anyone face-to-face.
Take on the challenge, littlestream!!
It's really exciting! -
if only my company have this.. i'd volunteer myself
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I've actually worked from home before, so here's my 2-cents. In the beginning I quite liked it, but later found that I did not like home and office being one and the same. If I was running my own business it'd be a different story, but getting calls and having to answer to people in my own home just grated on my nerves. I did enjoy working without wearing pants the whole day though. And playing my music loud.
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Hmm... yeah, if you had family members who aren't working, it's a different ball game altogether!Originally posted by av98m:I've actually worked from home before, so here's my 2-cents. In the beginning I quite liked it, but later found that I did not like home and office being one and the same. If I was running my own business it'd be a different story, but getting calls and having to answer to people in my own home just grated on my nerves. I did enjoy working without wearing pants the whole day though.
Or, if you had a clingy and whiny kiddo at home, I think one would love to get away for a few hours everyday!
Anyways, if you don't have the luxury of space, ie. clearing one corner to be designated as your office corner, it can be pretty tough. -
u wud oni stay hme play maple niaOriginally posted by shinta:if only my company have this.. i'd volunteer myself -
takes lotsa discipline to work from home.
my friend will go to the extent of dressing up in a shirt n pants even thou he's wrkg in his hall.... -
interesting ........ chances are u have to be able to finish 5 days work in 2 days
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I think this will strike a work-life balance.
Personally, I like challenges...so if I were u, I will take up the job. -
and if i hv this work arrangement...think my work will neber be done.....Originally posted by shinta:if only my company have this.. i'd volunteer myself 
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so littlestream giving it a shot??
all the best!! -
striking work-life balance can be super challenging this way....Originally posted by browniebaobao:I think this will strike a work-life balance.
Personally, I like challenges...so if I were u, I will take up the job. -
i'd play maple in the early morningsOriginally posted by alexkusu:u wud oni stay hme play maple nia
but i'd do work in the afternoons den slp early -
afternoon naps very tempting u knowOriginally posted by shinta:i'd play maple in the early mornings
but i'd do work in the afternoons den slp early -
hmmz..Originally posted by InnoHippo:afternoon naps very tempting u know
lemme rephrase that again
play maple in the morning, slp in the afternoon till night den work till morning 4am -
take it up the offer if the terms are reasonable and you will not be axed once the pilot project is not successful.
if u r concerned with being 'forgotten', u can always communicate via emails, video, msn etc. you can write reports everyday and submit to your boss so that you are giving an account of yourself. else, you can always call to check on stuff in the company etc. nobody is restricting you from going back to office (for few hrs) to get stuff sorted out (due to unforeseen circumstances) even though its suppose to be working from home.
if your worries are more than your understanding of this whole issue, then its better for you not to take up the offer. -
this plan seems more down-to-earthOriginally posted by shinta:hmmz..
lemme rephrase that again
play maple in the morning, slp in the afternoon till night den work till morning 4am -
Waah, my ultimate dream, work from home
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my oversight earlierOriginally posted by InnoHippo:this plan seems more down-to-earth -
Wah... you think the rest of the world will wait till you're ready to work then they start work too, ah?Originally posted by shinta:hmmz..
lemme rephrase that again
play maple in the morning, slp in the afternoon till night den work till morning 4am Better than da siao jie like that wor... jit dao si Princess status liao! -
wen u wrk from home n send emails they r all dated n time stamped. cannot eat snake hor..
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If it's me I dun wanna
The lure of WoW is great and Chris saying since I"m at home I can do most of the housework
Nay...bad idea