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Date:
1/12/2010 12:23:01 PM
Subject:
Attendance.
I've worked from home three of the last six work days, and I've found I get more done while at home, even though I can only do about 85% of my job remotely. It all has to do with time on task. I spend a lot more time actually doing the job when I’m sitting at home than I do when I’m at work.
This is partially due to the lack of distractions at home. I have coworkers pulling me in a dozen different directions when I’m in the office. But mostly, and most interestingly, when I’m at home, I INTENTIONALLY stay more focused and on task. When I’m at home, I feel bad about screwing around on the internet or taking a long lunch. But, when I’m at the office, I don’t.
I think this is rooted in the same set of assumptions and perceptions that cause employers to NOT want you to work from home. Time, sitting in front of your computer, at your desk, in the office is considered work time, even if you're screwing off.
