Tips For Approaching Your Boss With The Telecommuting Question

Telecommuting is working remotely (work from home) by means of the Internet and/or phone. If you work a brick and mortar job and would like the opportunity to work at home, I suggest asking your employer if that would be an option. You may be pleasantly surprised at what your answer could be, as more and more employers are offering their workers this home based luxury.

There are many reasons why a person would want a home office setting. It could be a long commute to work, an illness that needs to be treated from the comforts of home, or a new baby. If you're currently working in Corporate America and want to work from home, it's worth a visit to your boss' office to discuss this option.

One thing you need to do before you make that trip is to do your homework. You don't want to waste your boss' time if you can't make it a reality. You're going to have to prove to your employer you can work at home and still reach deadlines and get your work done.

This can be a challenge so it's a good idea to make an agreement with them by perhaps suggesting a trial period. You also need to read through your employee manual to make sure there isn't a statement that says "telecommuting is not an option."

Before you talk to your boss it's a good idea to have everything written down on paper, or (preferably) professionally typed for him or her to see. You'll need to note how you plan to work while having distractions around you. These distractions may be your children, spouse, friends, or other acquaintances. A non-business telephone is often an issue with a home office. However, that's what answering machines or services are for.

You'll need to share with your boss your work hours and the best way they can get in touch with you if the need arises. Show them that open communication will always be available. You also need to suggest a way for your employer to actually see that you're doing the work you are assigned. A home visit would be ideal.

Telecommuting is a great way to have a guaranteed income while having the luxuries of being at home. Convincing your boss will undoubtedly be the hardest part of all when contemplating telecommuting, but it will be worth the research time if they say yes and you work hard to prove you can make it happen.

Article Written By: Tammy Embrich

Tammy has been successful in the work at home industry for many years now. She is an Internet marketer, article marketer, and ghostwriter. She offers free job leads for the job seeker, as well as other work at home resources, work at home articles, tips, and more at Work At Home Jobs.

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