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Re: How to Be a Successful Telecommuter

Resume Professional — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:48:33 -0000

Because the vast majority of utility companies take customer calls 24/7/365, they are constantly in search of customer service representatives that are willing to work odd hours. So if you're looking to make some extra money on the side from home or you are interested in a stable, full-time telecommute position, try your local utility companies first. You can even try utility companies in other states, as well as just about any cable company. Good luck!

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Re: How to Be a Successful Telecommuter

Virginia — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:33:07 -0000

Thank you for this insightful post. I have recently begun telecommuting again a few days per week, and will soon be doing so full time. I find I am extremely motivated to work from home, but "selling" the idea to my company, a small non-profit took a lot of work. I am delighted to say that since I have proven my value to them in the office, they were open to my suggestions and my proactivity in avoiding certain possible pitfalls in the process. I will soon be moving to another state, and taking my job with me. I will take your advice along with me for future reference!

Re: How to Be a Successful Telecommuter

Jacob Share — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:23:40 -0000

#4 is a little off. Extra communication because a team member is telecommuting is a good way to build resentment. If anything *less* communication will make people appreciate the arrangement. How to have less? By using teamwork tools that track time passively so that it's very easy to verify if someone's working without interrupting them. Examples: source code control systems like Subversion, any wiki, etc.