On 7/26/2014 5:55 PM, Scott Weeks wrote:
Some work from home well and some don't. It all depends on self-discipline. However, for those that can telecommute successfully (I've done that in the past, so I have experience to speak from) easy communication of various types (text, audio, or a/v when needed) with team members is crucial.
To be fair, it also depends on the office environment. People slack off in the office just as easily. I find that I prefer self-imposed stress running my own business rather than being stuck in a job where I was unappreciated and had to listen to how replaceable I was. Not all work environments are the same. I definitely agree on the communication, though. However, I think that is vital in any environment. Has this mailing list never helped you out? Have you never made contacts online that have been invaluable? When working in a team, it is vital to have team communications, but does our expertise stop at the team? Perhaps I view things differently since I'm surrounded in real life by people who don't do what I do. My online contacts are my comrades, my sounding board, and my teachers. It's rather lonely to accomplish something and have no one to share it with. I still work in a team environment, but my team covers all aspects of the business. The fun of writing code or designing a routing policy tends to escape my fellow team members. Then again, I probably don't appreciate the success of a sale or successful price negotiations. Jack P.S. You know who you are that have helped me over the years. Thank you.