The Truth About Working From Home, Part 2
“It’s a myth that women who work in their pajamas don’t accomplish as much or aren’t as serious about their businesses…In reality we can’t wait to get started and don’t let the little things like a shower or putting on clean underwear keep us from jumping excitedly into a day of productive, joyous, purpose-filled work”, said Veronika Freeman of StressFreeDesign.com
But not everyone wears their pajamas all day. Maria Marsala of ElevatingYourBusiness.com said, “there’s a myth that doing work in your pj’s is lots of fun, but in reality is that over time you’ll find that getting dressed, even in jeans, helps you be more productive.”
Katie Stroh of Strohsgetaways.com said, “People have the misconception that just because I work at home that I wear my pajamas all day and don’t have to shower, but you may be surprised to know that I actually get up at 6:00 a.m. and shower in the morning like many other people working a 9-5 job at the office.”
Let’s not forget about the key word in work from home- work. If you are at home with the temptations of TV, food, chores, and little supervision, are you really capable of getting any work done?
“I think my favorite home myth is that telecommuters… are lazy and that we’re always lollygagging. As someone who’s [worked from home] for over 20 years as an author and contract writer, I can assure you that I get to work any 12 hours a day I like”, said John Hedtke of Hedtke.com.
Hedtke wasn’t the only one who felt that way. In fact, many telecommuters responded that the biggest myth they face is that people think they are slacking off all day.
“In reality, you get a lot more work done because there is no one to engage you in conversation, unless you want to by picking up the phone or making an appointment. Those things at home that can interfere (like the laundry) don’t take up nearly as much time as a colleague who bends your ear about their weekend events or disagreements with a coworker!”, said Abby Marks Beal of TheCorporateEducator.com
What about the hours? Surely telecommuters work less hours because they save on the commute, and once again they don’t have anyone supervising them.
Travel Planner Teri Hurley of BlueMoonTx.com said, “In reality, those that work at home probably work more hours. Especially for those just starting out in the home based business arena, you’ll find that putting in longer hours is necessary to get your business off the ground and running. When the paycheck depends on you and only you, it can become a seven day a week work at home enterprise out of necessity.”
