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Ask Slashdot: What Are Your Tips For Working From Home?

Posted by Soulskill on from the play-with-the-thermostat-as-much-as-you-want dept.

ichard writes "In a couple of months I'm going to start working from home full-time. I've been thinking about the obvious things like workspace ergonomics, but I'm sure there are more subtle considerations involved in a zero-minute commute. What are other Slashdot readers' experiences and recommendations for working from home? How do you stay focused and motivated?"

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  1. Close the door. by GiorgioG · · Score: 5, Informative

    If you don't have an office in your home, get a different job. Close the door and make sure your spouse/family knows that between XX:XX and XX:XX hours, you're working, you're not home.

    It takes some getting used to...but they'll get it eventually. Just keep the door closed.

    1. Re:Close the door. by DJRumpy · · Score: 5, Informative

      Just realized I forgot one tidbit. If you do get an IP Phone, get a decent office quality bluetooth headset. I use a Plantronics CS50-USB. Makes walking around easy while working. Has at least a good 75-100 foot range in my home. Also has a mute button on the headset which is a must-have feature for household noise from family, pets, etc.