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Originally Posted by Little Lulu
You might want to do some reading on the issues around working from home. It sounds good but a friend of mine started working from home full-time January 1 and she is really struggling with this change - issues like staying motivated, loneliness, isolation, etc. Yahoo's relatively new CEO Marissa Mayer told all their 'work-at-homers' they had to come back to the office. A lot of sharing of ideas and creativity happens in groups and she felt it was hurting their corporate growth. We are, after all, social animals and connection is what we need most.
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It's true that working at home isn't for everyone but neither is working for someone
Coworking is really starting to gain ground. They are places you go to work. They are as casual as a coffee shop with special work stations to offices with all types of privacy and features. Prices are all over the place too. Perhaps that would be something for your friend.
I have worked at home off and on for several years. Yahoo needed and still needs an overhaul. Mayer has rolled ot a few since she started and isn't done yet. I have worked with groups where being in the office is crucial and other groups where we can be just as collaborative remotely. It depends on a number of factors.
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