WORK FROM HOME...ARE YOU SURE?
I have the best job in the world (virtual real estate assistance) AND I do in from the comforts of my own home. Great concept, but is it really for you? With the price of gas these days, and long commute times, more and more people are begging their employers to work from their home offices. But, is working from home a good fit with your personality and work ethics?
A typical day for me is to get up at 6:00 A. M. (by choice!), read the daily paper, eat breakfast, take a leisurely walk outside, then, by 8:00 A.M. - 8:30A.M. mosey into my home office to start my work day. Depending on the day of the week, certain tasks are accomplished first thing, then, it's on to new/old business or completing or researching projects. A couple times a week I listen to webinars or read up on the latest and greatest software or program that can enhance my business and help my clients. The downside is I rarely have time to meet with friends for lunch or shop till I drop! I belong to a number of VA groups, both professional and social that are a wealth of information. By 8:30 P. M. - 9:00P.M. my business day has ended. Very long days, and for the most part, the only social interaction during my business hours is when I am briefly speaking with clients by phone, although most communication is done through emails. Hard to get used to, especially when you are used to and enjoy face to face contact. But strange as it may seem, there is a great independence with the solitude because I have always been an independent worker who can easily tune out distractions so I can focus on the task at hand. I also owe it to my clients to get the job done as skillfully and quickly as I can.
For those of you who are lucky enough to have a home office, the benefits are countless. As I grow my business, I am trying to make a concerted effort not to forget family and friends, who by the way, give me the encouragement and stamina to work from home.
Kathy Fey
Fey & Associates
Virtual Real Estate Assistance
Do yourself a fey-vor...call Kathy Fey!
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