[averymaie]

I've got 10 years of office experience under my belt. I went from receptionist to office manager and am now trying to do work from home.
I just don't understand why companies have such a hard time hiring someone that is qualified and will work for significantly less, and get paid going the 1099 route.
With all of the technology out there is there really still a gap where companies have to have someone sitting in their office? Or is it just much of a hassle for them?
I was just thinking I can't be the only one out there in this position where we want to work, but it would cost more to go to work than to work from home. Is there a niche that I'm not seeing out there?

[NLVgal]

They (employers) are having a hard time getting their minds wrapped around remote work. I'm about to make that a little clearer to my boss. Good luck to you.

[MSchu]

I've got nearly thirty years as a designer... I can't find a job either.

[SoCalCpl2]

Most employers do not want to let go of that control they have over employees in an office.. If you are not there they think you are not doing the job 100% and they can not watch you... They have a micro manager/control freak mode going on.....

They just do not trust the employees to do the work while they are not under the scrutiny of their boss....

[averymaie]

Originally Posted by SoCalCpl2

Most employers do not want to let go of that control they have over employees in an office.. If you are not there they think you are not doing the job 100% and they can not watch you... They have a micro manager/control freak mode going on.....

They just do not trust the employees to do the work while they are not under the scrutiny of their boss....

That's kind of what I was thinking.

[Scott456]

work from home?
Come on...we all know how productive that can be when nobody is watching you.
Unless you can prove to your employer that telecommuting is more productive and there is a clear benefit to the company by you doing work from home, why should they let you work from home? It's not like there is a shortage of people with general office skills.
Don't just tell your boss that you are willing to get less pay, because they know they will get less out of you if they pay you less. Everybody knows there is no free lunch.

[brucerby]

A suggestion: You are presenting yourself the wrong way.

It's sounds like from your question/comment you are trying to "apply" for a job and then
attempting to convince an employer this home-worker route will be better (for them)...I'd say
that's a tough sell in any market, particularly Las Vegas.

The far better way is to just approach companies of the size and resources that are likely to
retain consultants and use outsourcers. When you present as a business person who only accepts
long term assignments and not an applicant seeking employment, you get much better results.

There's much more to this, but I've helped friends get long term assignments with only minimal
actual office time needed. Everything else is done on their schedule at their home or other location.

And I have in the past done it myself over and over a again. It has allowed me to be self-employed
for 22 years. I'll grant it will be tougher in LV, since everybody says everything is tougher in LV, but
it's still very doable...When companies see the financial benefit, many choose it over hiring someone.

It's all in your 'positioning' and how you present it...and to who.

[aggrofish]

Originally Posted by SoCalCpl2

Most employers do not want to let go of that control they have over employees in an office.. If you are not there they think you are not doing the job 100% and they can not watch you... They have a micro manager/control freak mode going on.....

They just do not trust the employees to do the work while they are not under the scrutiny of their boss....

I think the control freak statement is a HUGE generalization. It's as much about effiiciency as anything else. For certain tasks it's simply much easier to have everyone on site. Communication is easier, moral is often better, there's a team atmosphere, a competitive spirit in sales environments, training is easier, etc.

Its not because everyone is a control freak. I'll give you an example: when I set deadlines for employees they meet them - on time and on budget. When I use outside contractors / consultants they NEVER meet deadlines and they're almost always over budget. It's not purely coincidental.

I've used dozens of 1099 contractors for sales. It takes 2 -3 of them to equal what one inside sales guy produces. Why? I can't tell you, but what I do know is that when a put a $3000 tv in the pit for the top producer, the guys work their butts off.

[dynimagelv]

Originally Posted by brucerby

A suggestion: You are presenting yourself the wrong way.

It's sounds like from your question/comment you are trying to "apply" for a job and then
attempting to convince an employer this home-worker route will be better (for them)...I'd say
that's a tough sell in any market, particularly Las Vegas.

The far better way is to just approach companies of the size and resources that are likely to
retain consultants and use outsourcers. When you present as a business person who only accepts
long term assignments and not an applicant seeking employment, you get much better results.

There's much more to this, but I've helped friends get long term assignments with only minimal
actual office time needed. Everything else is done on their schedule at their home or other location.

And I have in the past done it myself over and over a again. It has allowed me to be self-employed
for 22 years. I'll grant it will be tougher in LV, since everybody says everything is tougher in LV, but
it's still very doable...When companies see the financial benefit, many choose it over hiring someone.

It's all in your 'positioning' and how you present it...and to who.

WHOM


But other then that your post is +++

Remember that the employer Needs an employee, it doesn't NEED you....until you prove yourself

[von949]

Yesterday my wife and her team held a job fair. She came home stressed out saying something similar.

"Why is it so hard to find employees?"