Contract -Ever Worked From Home?

[amcdonald]

I avoid working from home, when I have done I just get pestered day or night to just make 'a small' change which clients seem to repeatedly change their mind about

This year had one phone up xmas eve evening over something the clients end client had messed up by asking mistakenly asking for something to be changed and then changing their mind

Then theres always the argument that they want to try and knock your rate down as well

I'd rather suffer commuting and have more control over when I work rather than have the expectation of being available 24/7

[oscarose]

I'm the OP and am glad to hear that there are so many WFH. But I still think the majority of companies still frown upon the idea which is a shame.

I tend to agree.

I guess the difference would be in how you arrange the WFH.

1. "I will be working off-site for <<days in week>>, however will be reachable on all communication channel, and will be available for any meeting that needs to be scheduled."

2. "Dear Manager, Can you please allow me to work from home for <<days in week>>?"

Precisely why I approach this via option 1 and always ensure I’m contactable to build confidence of client, i.e. 1 day from home can lead to 2 days at home.

[SueEllen]

Not sure I agree that most companies frown on it IMO.

With broadband access a lot of companies are happy for you to do it a lot or on occasion, and it's been that way for 10 years.

The main issues in order are:
1. Management
2. Secure access to their network.

Some management have found that either permies or contractors can't be trusted.

For example some permies do less work at home there as others do a lot more even if you phone them and hear one of their children screeching in the background.

With contractors some do other work and lie about doing the client's work.