[skisickie]

I work from home but go in to the office sometimes just to get updated, a new state of mind, a change of atmosphere etc. etc.
I could not do that before my husband passed because he was around the clock care. I have been with my employer 6 yrs.
Yesterday, I was in the office and a man was waiting in the lobby for an interview. I asked if I could help him. He said "I am late for my interview" Yeah you will get the job. LOL

[yellowsnow]

Originally Posted by skisickie

I work from home but go in to the office sometimes just to get updated, a new state of mind, a change of atmosphere etc. etc.
I could not do that before my husband passed because he was around the clock care. I have been with my employer 6 yrs.
Yesterday, I was in the office and a man was waiting in the lobby for an interview. I asked if I could help him. He said "I am late for my interview" Yeah you will get the job. LOL

I'm so sorry. I didn't know your husband passed away. I hope you are doing OK.

[yellowsnow]

I work from home for nickels and dimes. I write.

It's hard to find any employment here, not just work from home. It's a challenge.

There are lots of reasons why companies prefer to have their staff up close and personal. All of the reasons mentioned are valid. Many more jobs could be done from home and eventually, probably will. After all, all those folks in India(and other places) function. And they are thousands of miles away from the office. It's just going to take time.

I agree about the sales jobs. It's easier to motivate people and foster competition in a face to face environment.

[skisickie]

Thank you for your compassion YellowSnow

[averymaie]

Originally Posted by 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?"

I know for me, the pay has gone down too much out there. Back in the day I made $50k / yr and now can't even get a call back for $35k / yr. for the same type of job. Anything below that I wouldn't be able to afford childcare or the fuel to get me back and forth. So in my case I just have to pinch pennies to get by on what my husband makes.
It's just crazy to me that although Admin workers are a dime a dozen, wouldn't you pay to have the good ones that come highly recommended and qualified? And I don't mean pay the high salaries, I mean just give the telecommuters a chance, make them check in once a week in person, something.....
If the boss is involved (as they should be) then you know how much a person can get done in a day by job. So in that case if your employee is slacking then they need to go, whether they are in the office or not. I've had some employees that worked as slow as molasses and others that could get their work done in 1/2 the day. So I don't think that is necessarily a in/out of office thing. It can go either way.

[skisickie]

How can you really do that work remotely? I am a stranger to this, inform please?

[Scott456]

consider your professional skills worth the same as your childcare cost. Now you can happily stay home and take care of your child.

[averymaie]

Originally Posted by Scott456

consider your professional skills worth the same as your childcare cost. Now you can happily stay home and take care of your child.

I do, but I also miss working.

The previous company I worked for closed otherwise I'd still be there. And I fear that with being out of the job market for 5 + years it will be near impossible to land a decent job when my little ones do go to school.

[sh0t]

Thanks for some of the great info in this thread

[brucerby]

Y'know I debated which to use, but was too lazy to check.
..lol.

Originally Posted by dynimagelv

WHOM;)

But other then that your post is +++

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