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To ask all who WFH what they do?

36 replies

lastnightidreamtofpotatoes · 20/06/2018 12:49

Apologies, loosely based on a TAAT. As a carer I will need very flexible hours, preferably one where WFH heavily features.
I know IANBU to ask what you do, but please say what your role is and if you feel it works for you. Advantages/disavantages?

OP posts:
CatONineTails · 20/06/2018 12:52

Run my own business making and selling women and children's clothing.

CatONineTails · 20/06/2018 12:53

PS I am also a carer (DS has SN)

HellenaHandbasket · 20/06/2018 12:54

DH works from home part time, chartered engineer.

DaveyouareanuttertwatDave · 20/06/2018 12:56

Childminder

RaspberryBeret34 · 20/06/2018 12:57

I currently work in publishing and have a job that includes WFH. I may need to change at some point and would look at a move into being a virtual assistant, and/or social media (which I currently do for the company I work for).

LawDegreeBarbie · 20/06/2018 12:59

I'm a social media and digital marketing manager but I create all the content and campaigns plus negotiate print press etc so really I end up in photography, graphic design and general marketing as well.

0range99 · 20/06/2018 12:59

I work for an Estate Agents. Technically I am PA to the owner, really it is jack of all trades so I do a bit of everything but unless I am helping out with viewings then I can WFH (am also carer to child with SN)

WilsonPhillips · 20/06/2018 13:00

I have an EBay business selling women's clothing

tripYouOut · 20/06/2018 13:01

I don't but DH has retired from pediatric anesthesiology and now writes about it from home.

Spudlet · 20/06/2018 13:01

A bit of editing, a bit of copy, a bit of SEO and a bit of web design. Stuff wot you can do on a laptop, basically.

Storm4star · 20/06/2018 13:04

I'm overall public sector, but working on a project which is research/report writing, based. So all can be done on a laptop.

KevinTheYuccaPlant · 20/06/2018 13:04

Freelance audio transcription, mostly for journalists.

Suzanne1964 · 16/10/2018 14:38

Might be a bit late on this one, but am a Virtual Assistant. Working from my home office allows me to be with the little ones. I mostly specialise in Social Media, SEO and Content Creation.

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 16/10/2018 15:16

IT. DH is a Global Sales Director and travels a lot but can also wfh quite a bit and I do the occasional IT contract for his company (mainly reviewing the build from a business perspective) when I need to make a bit of extra money.

DoYouLikeHueyLewisandTheNews · 16/10/2018 15:37

IT. The vast majority of IT jobs in my department allow WFH for at least half the week. Do need to be available for prearranged meetings via Skype though.

Hairytangerine · 16/10/2018 15:43

I work for cqc but also bank at local hospital but full time job I’m home based

pickleface · 16/10/2018 19:59

Copyrighter and tutor.

Igmum · 16/10/2018 20:05

Academic. Couple of days at home each week, few days in the office/lecture theatre. Pros - best job in the world. Cons - it never stops, crazy workload.

TodaysFishIsTroutALaCreme · 16/10/2018 20:07

Registered Bookkeeper

I work from home and from clients premises, but could do it all from home if I wanted to. I just prefer to get out and about to clients

Nowisthemonthofmaying · 16/10/2018 20:07

Private tutor, teaching via Skype. 10 hours per week, earn c. £500 p/w gross.

Minnie881 · 16/10/2018 20:11

Environmental Consultant. I do a fair amount of travelling maybe once a week but otherwise permanently from home :)

tiggerkid · 16/10/2018 20:14

I WFH when I am not required at client meetings or in our own office for various team meetings. Advantages definitely include:

  • saving time (and money) on commuting to work
  • not bothering with makeup and getting ready
  • this will sound awful but being able to do some types of chores (e.g. switch on washing machine in the morning and put out your washing out to dry)
  • not being disturbed by your colleagues and getting more work done

Disadvantages:

  • it can be lonely if you are one of those people, who need to see other people just to feel alive
  • you are responsible for costs of running the so called home office, i.e. printing docs, paper etc.
  • you are obviously responsible for your heating bills if you are at home rather than in the office
  • out of sight, out of mind: your boss can forget about you and your career progression if you stay out of sight for too long
Mijkl · 16/10/2018 20:19

Writer. Advantages - I love it, creative, flexible and easy to do school run etc. Disadvantages - not well paid and you can't just 'do more work' because you burn out.

Rosie1976mini · 16/10/2018 20:21

I work in IT for a bank allowed (at least) 2 days a week working from home.

Pros:
Makes the drop off and pick ups easy
Can get 3 or 4 load of washing done and it doesn’t interfere with my work
Get in a quick shop or gym trip at lunchtime

Cons:
I find it a bit isolating sometimes (especially since DH works away from home half the week too)
If I am not busy I can get a bit distracted by stuff needing done at home
If I am not enjoying a particular project I don’t like working from home as I feel like it encroaches on my ‘happy place’ (I don’t know if that makes sense to many people)

PlugUgly1980 · 16/10/2018 20:23

Financial services - for a large household name. I work full time, but at least 2 days a week are WFH, and the other days are flexible start and finish times so that I can manage childcare drop offs and pick ups. On my WFH days my children are a school/nursery, but I don't have a commute which means I get to spend more time with them at either end of the day.