What's it like working from home?

Post date: 2018-04-21 09:16:51

Just got a new job working from home and I'm super excited about it! I will have set hours (9a-6p, with an hour for lunch in there somewhere) so there is some imposed structure. Tell me what your experience is like working from home. What should I do to optimize this situation in terms of being productive personally, while taking advantage of the little bonuses that come from being home all day?

Landed myself a work from home job! Super stoked because it's a more positive company, less stress, and willing to give time off. I will be starting next month, and my tasks will focus on taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, and entering appointment/client info the computer. I will have a set schedule (9-6 most likely, with an hour for lunch) as work hours so those aren't flexible.

Equipment isn't set up yet, but I currently have a new Windows desktop, plus a Mac Air, and iPad/iPhone of my own so those will be available for use. I already have a dedicated office (with a nice office chair, but could be more organized overall...I share with the boyfriend) in the house that doesn't have a TV in it, so that won't be a distraction. From what I know so far, there will probably be some times throughout they day where the phone isn't ringing and I don't immediately have something work related happening in front of me. I'm definitely NOT planning on avoiding work I'm being paid to do...I just foresee some days being slower than others.

For those of you working from home, what's it like? What are your tips/tricks/hacks to make the most of the situation? How do you organize/handle non-work tasks...do you throw laundry in between calls? Do something specific on your lunch break (with staying home and probably eating leftovers or sandwiches I won't use the full hour for eating)? Do a few exercises? Keep things organized? Help me make the most of this...I'd like to hear your experiences!

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