WFH - advantages and disadvantages?

[MrMarkyMark]

quite rare. everyone i know of in london who work various types of software development have stated how u tend to command a lower rate for full time wfh

Maybe if they get all their work via rentacoder

[tvr450]

If you are worried about your instant messaging showing "away 30 mins", just install this software:

Caffeine

It 'presses' F12 (or shift) once a minute to keep your status 'active'.

Just have the speakers turned right up so you can run over if a message comes in ..........

[Tensai]

-Potentially less client loyalty. If you are offsite and invisible and not cheap, you are an easier resource to fire. Ideally WFH is an extension of an existing trust relationship.

+1

This is the biggest problem, particularly if you are in an interim management role. "Facetime" is an awful word, but vital to success in the engagement. Assuming, that is, you don't make a complete arse of yourself.

[psychocandy]

And of course if you're contracting for a consultancy/outsourcer working on THEIR customer site, the end customer likes to see what they're paying for.

They dont care whos perm or whos contact - they just want to see bodies on site.

[MrMarkyMark]

+1

This is the biggest problem, particularly if you are in an interim management role. "Facetime" is an awful word, but vital to success in the engagement. Assuming, that is, you don't make a complete arse of yourself.

Exactly, it should always be considered, by the contractor, on a case by case basis.
There have been times when I have worked on contracts, where it is just not suitable for me to be at home.