http://www.careerlifeconnection.com/forums/ Career Life Connection Forum en Copyright 2010 2010-07-13T10:28:13-05:00 http://www.careerlifeconnection.com/forums/viewthread/8/ http://www.careerlifeconnection.com/forums/viewthread/8/#When:08:47:11Z <p>This question comes up a lot.&nbsp; Whether you want to work from home one day a week, or need to move to another city altogether because of your spouse’s job, how have people gotten their employers on board with having them work from home?</p> <p>I’ve done it many times and it really depends on the situation.&nbsp; Once at a non-profit, it was simply the way everyone worked.&nbsp; We were contractors and you could work whenever, wherever you wanted as long as you reached your goals for fundraising and event participants.&nbsp; There were monthly scheduled meetings you needed to attend, but other than that…you were on your own.&nbsp; With lots of support.</p> <p>In a more traditional environment, I made the deal when I was hired.&nbsp; I was fully prepared not to take the position if they didn’t allow me to work 80% time for 80% pay &amp; benefits and if I couldn’t telecommute at least 1 day a week.&nbsp; I was flexible as well, though.&nbsp; If they really needed me in the office for a meeting either on my day off or on my telecommute day, I would be there…they didn’t abuse it, and I made sure I got my work done and on time.</p> <p>Any other advice? </p> 2009-07-27T08:47:11-05:00