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What are the periles of working from home?

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PuffinNose · 18/05/2017 15:15

Hi. Not really sure if this is the right place so apologies if it's not. I'm also jumping the gun (a lot) seeing as I haven't even applied yet.
I'm going to apply for a job working from home a couple of days a week. It's computer based admin. Nothing hugely exciting but sounds ok. If I got it I would leave my current office job.
What things do I need to be aware of applying to work from home? I know it will mean I might go days without speaking to anyone other than my family (which isn't too big a deal for me if I'm honest) and I know I'll have to be super committed to turning on the pc and not getting distracted by the windows that need cleaning...
What are the advantages and disadvantages to working from home? I don't know right now if there will be set hours, it seems very flrxible which might or might nit be a good thing!
Finally, if I get an interview (jumpimg the gun again!) what sort of questions might they ask specifixally about home workimg?
Thank you. :)

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Clavender · 20/10/2017 11:08

I noticed a few people have mentioned loneliness as an issue with working at home - here's a link to a blog with some ideas on avoiding this when you're working at home, may be helpful:

www.mumsenterprise.events/blog/how-to-avoid-feeling-isolated-and-lonely-when-working-remotely

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