March 31, 2008
Working at Home
Yes, for those of you who care, this is where I have been spending most of my working hours so far this year. Note the obligatory framed pictures of Sir Donald Bradman and The Old Course, St Andrews.
The change to working from home has been very positive so far. I'm feeling much healthier and glad that I have more time to spend with my family. As far as work is concerned I'm usually quite productive although there are times when I get distracted. But it's amazing how being your own boss focusses your mind. Nobody to blame but yours truly and you are directly answerable to your clients.
Working remotely from people with whom you are collaborating obviously presents communication challenges. Overall, I've found the combination of email, instant messaging, IRC and project management webapps like Unfuddle and Basecamp has been very effective. And of course there's Skype, the phone and occasional face to face meetings when necessary. If the trust and discipline is there, the technologies now at our disposal certainly allow effective remote work.
Speaking of work, it's time I got back to it!
Posted to Peopleware, Personal by Keith PittyGreat to see the home office Keith. I guess, particularly at this time of year, the surrounding Brisbane Water wilds must offer a significant distraction too (they would for me)!
Posted by: Neville Harrison at March 31, 2008 11:15 AMNeville, Yes indeed. I did take advantage of an opportunity recently to go for a mid-week bushwalk. Fortunately it didn't clash with any client commitments.
Posted by: Keith Pitty at March 31, 2008 10:16 PMGreat to hear it's working for you. Congrats!
Posted by: Alan Green at April 5, 2008 7:44 AM