Home Office
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The Challenges of Working From Home
Working from home often sounds a lot easier and more convenient than it is. During a time where many adults were forced to figure out how to transition to working from home a matter of moments. While some were able to figure this out, this has disproportionately affected certain populations, including women. Not everyone is thriving in this new work setting. If you feel like you aren’t navigating this new work setting as smoothly as you would hope, here are a few things that may be impacting your work life.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Journal
6 Best Home-based Business to start today - 2020
When we think of starting a home-based business, the first thing that comes to mind is “Freedom,” freedom from working for someone else, freedom from spending hours in traffic to get to work, freedom from bosses, freedom from dress coded, and so much more. But the freedom doesn’t come alone; it requires dedicated discipline, personal drive, and time management skills.
By Charu Ahuja5 years ago in Journal
Remote Work...Let's Be Honest
Remote Work…Let’s Be Honest If you’re a baby senior, you work remotely many times a day. When I say to my sister and roommate, Sally, “HEY, I’m going down to check the mailbox,” I’m working remotely, because she can’t hear a damn thing. And, then the trek down to the mailbox finds me temporarily remote from the comforts and safety of my apartment.
By Kelly Jackson5 years ago in Journal
Preparing for Career Growth While Working From Home
As businesses figure out how to navigate a post-COVID world, employees are trying to figure out how to work from home. Without traditional access to their peers or the ability to meet with their boss for input, many are wondering how they will succeed in an autonomous position. Fortunately, you have a lot of time and opportunity for growth during this time. Here are some ways you can better prepare yourself for advancement while on your own.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Journal
How to work from home
There are opportunities all over the internet. Wouldn't it be nice to live on your own terms? I challenge you to increase your English punctuation skills. Take typing practice on your computer every day. These are the only necessary skills you will need to work full-time and live anywhere in the world you have an internet connection, headphones, and an inexpensive $300 computer.
By Marcus Azaria5 years ago in Journal
7 Pieces of Zoom Meeting Etiquette
I’ve been working from home for six months now. It hardly seems possible, but that’s where we are. Between Zoom meetings with my colleagues, my writing pals, and my friends, I’m almost amazed at how many of us still don’t have Zoom etiquette down. I know it sounds mean, but at this point, we shouldn’t have a video call faux pas happening every day anymore.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA5 years ago in Journal
5 Browser Add-ons That Increase Work From Home Productivity
However, when you work on the browser, there are often a lot of tabs open. This can cut your focus and productivity. So how do freelancers stay productive and focused at home for long periods of time? Which free extensions allow you to take your work to the next level? Find below our selection of the 5 most effective chrome extensions for your use.
By Millennial Moderator5 years ago in Journal
Become a better freelancer
Nowadays, more and more people want to work on their own terms, especially with covid-19 making traditional employment too risky. That is why I want to present you with the best tips to improve your productivity as a Freelancer, based on my own experience.
By Jonathan G5 years ago in Journal
Making Work From Home Extraordinary
Making work from home extraordinary can be overwhelming. Especially if the proper internal and external conditions are not met. Some of them are under your control, others not so much. When I started working from home back in March 2020 — forced by COVID-19 here in New York; I realized that my business met many of those external conditions that make it a great work from home business. It’s important that you too evaluate them and figure out if working from home is advantageous for you.
By Sebastian Rodriguez5 years ago in Journal
