I guess many of us who work from home find it a lonely task at times. There are not office chats, ‘bouncing ideas from colleagues over the desk, no truly instantaneous interactions as you would get in an office environment. So why does working from home appeal to many?
It is not as easy as some people think to be able to work from home. This takes a certain type of person. One who can organise themselves efficiently, one who can focus on tasks at hand and not get distracted by the doorbell, family or friends coming over to a chat, or being the person who does all the running around for the rest of the family, just because ‘Joe works from home!’. Anyone out there relate?
There are times when you just got to put your foot down. (No, not down someones mouth, just put your foot down, be firm). Working from home, means exactly that…. Working from home.
There are networks that you can join to help with the socialising aspect of working from home, locally business organisations such as the local chamber of commerce, BNI groups, Rotary Clubs and the like. Many people who join such organisations have one thing in comment, they all work from home or have their own business whether working from home, or having branched out to a small office or shop.
But its not all about business when it comes to socialising. What do you do for your birthday or xmas parties? Its hardly the same planning a xmas party for yourself now is it? But why not plan a party for your customers who have been loyal to you throughout the year. Just a select gathering will do. It is nice to see the faces behind the names, and socialise and get to know them on a more personal level, this is a brilliant way to do this. Remember you need to check your budget and to book them in early, as they are bound to have other Christmas parties to go to.
If there are any other ways out there to ‘socialise’ when you are faced with a working from home situation, please feel free to share.
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Working from home can be rewarding. However, it takes commitment and a lot of hard work. Most people don't know how to balance the 2. I personally have been working from home for almost 15 years. I wouldn't want to work in the Corporate world. I just wouldn't fit. Office parties, Christmas shing dings would be wasted on me. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree totally, about the corporate world thing! However, it is nice to meet people you network with in an atmosphere outside of your existing working environment, it doesnt have to lead to a wild orgy type office do as most are....:)
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