Working from home/4 days out of 5 etc - when to raise with client

[d000hg]

That's not really about being a business though. The role of running a business is to meet the client's needs - if they want to pay you to provide on-site resources then the customer is always right (or you can choose not to take them as a customer). You don't see consultancies refusing to send people on-site if they are needed (even if only in the client's eyes).
Some companies let permies WFH as they see fit too, or this kind of negotiation would happen when someone is hired. You can put it as "my company works this way" they'll just hear "I work this way" and make a decision based on whether they can deal with an off-site resource. Which I agree they should be able to do, but generally not without having their arm twisted first.

[MaryPoppins]

say it and mean it and of course be prepared to lose to those out to those who will compromise.

This. Regardless of all the other gubbins, if the client thinks you're worth it.

[SpontaneousOrder]

What do you guys that WFH do for your client (as in what is your expertise/role)? I wonder because as a part of a scrum team or similar i can't imagine many situations where i'd personally be able to work from home more than 1 day a week without it impacting the dynamics of the team in a negative way.

[Old Greg]

What do you guys that WFH do for your client (as in what is your expertise/role)? I wonder because as a part of a scrum team or similar i can't imagine many situations where i'd personally be able to work from home more than 1 day a week without it impacting the dynamics of the team in a negative way.

My mainly WFH contracts have been PM roles in non-IT business change projects with a geographically dispersed team.

[psychocandy]

Well, interview went well. First thing they asked was OK so you live miles away, what would the plan be?

So I told them straight and said, it would be good if I could work remotely a few days a week, and then I can come into office for few days. Fella said yeh ok no problem with that.

Lets just hope I get the gig now!

[The Spartan]

I hope you'll stop the whinging then if you get it, as let's face it no gig is ever going to be perfect Lol!

[psychocandy]

I hope you'll stop the whinging then if you get it, as let's face it no gig is ever going to be perfect Lol!

nah I doubt it! :-)

[The Spartan]

Glad to see you're back in mix again buddy

[DirtyDog]

nah I doubt it! :-)

You know you won't!

[psychocandy]

Well didnt get it. Feedback was that they wanted someone local rather than someone who was going to commute. Of course, quite possible that they just made this up and got someone better!

Lesson learnt. Get the feeling the client did sort of get the WFH thing a little confused. Perhaps they had visions of me insisting of fixed days WFH, strolling in at 11am when I travelled from home etc. In reality, I was totally flexible on days and could have been in office at 8am if needs be.....

Oh well. Perhaps 'get them over a barrel and then start humping;' is the best approach!