Telecommuting
If you find yourself becoming increasingly disenchanted with the idea of traveling to an office every day, wishing you could spend more time with your kids or just craving a little more freedom with your work schedule, it might be time for you to consider becoming a telecommuter. The telecommuting market is still unknown to some people but with the help of the Web, you can open yourself to new career possibilities.
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Once you decide to start exploring the idea of home-based work, you'll need to do some research to ensure you understand what telecommuting is and how you can become an effective telecommuter. Whether you're new to telecommuting or a seasoned telecommuter looking to find more helpful telecommuting resources, we've selected some sites that can help you understand the telecommuting industry and secure a good job.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Telecommuting is also known as "telework." If you see either term, know that they are essentially synonymous.
- Some people carry a false notion that telecommuting work is easier than working in a traditional office. Remember that telecommuting is still work. You'll have to adhere to deadlines and the same standards of professionalism as other working individuals. It may even be more difficult than a standard office job, as you face the responsibility of creating your own office setting.
- Work-at-home scams are abundant and many people have been victimized. Be sure to see the “Finding a Telecommuting Job” section for help finding legitimate telecommuting work.
Dulcinea's Picks
For an introduction to telecommuting …
Clemson University
presents a short introduction to the practice of telecommuting. Although the information was written prior to the year 2000, the Web page explains what telecommuting is, and provides some advice in an easy-to-comprehend manner.
Gil Gordon Associates
offers advice to people considering at-home work and provides an extensive page of FAQs that answer many common telecommuting questions. Use the "Site Map" link to see the content available; much of it isn't readily apparent from the homepage.
AllBusiness.com
has an extensive series of articles about telecommuting. Many of the articles are at least five years old, but the information should give you a good perspective on the telecommuting workforce. You'll have to register for a free membership to read the articles in their entirety.
For advantages and disadvantages to telecommuting …
50Plus.com
explains the positive and negative aspects of telecommuting, with a little more emphasis on the negative aspects you should consider before making a decision to telecommute.
Suite101.com
has several “Lessons” on telecommuting. Use Lesson 1 to determine whether you fit the profile of a telecommuter and review both the pros and cons of telecommuting. The lesson helps dispel some of the myths of telecommuting, including the idea that telecommuting can damage your career.
Who knew?
CNNMoney.com
examines a new breed of telecommuter in “Extreme telecommuting.” Read the article and get inspired to take your at-home office on the road…or around the world.
Find Telecommuting Jobs
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Getting Started With Telecommuting
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