Find Some Workplace Flexibility

For those of us who have long distance commutes, this site can help you make the most of your drive, while encouraging you to find a boss who's willing to take on the challenge and reap the benefits of telecommuting workers.

Virtual Phone System & Service

Virtual phone systems and services are meant to help entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals appear professional by giving them the ability to work from a small office, remote locations, home, or elsewhere and use the virtual phone system to make and receive business calls.

Remote Computer Access for Efficiency

Using software to help you with your remote access is a great way to work efficiently when you’re not able to go into the office or when you just need a break from your commute.

Read Work at Home Now for How-to Information on Finding a Real Work from Home Job

Another useful book for anyone who wants to transition from a job to working from home, Work at Home Now: The No-nonsense Guide to Finding Your Perfect Home-based Job, Avoiding Scams, and Making a Great Living tells readers where to find the work they need. Buy Work at Home Now at a discount while it’s on sale.

Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger Bag for Sale

The Commute 2.0 messenger bag from Timbuk2 is a bag suited to anyone who needs something that can stand the test of time.

Working Remotely Just Got Easier on the iPad

GoToMyPC has recently launched a version in App form for the iPad. I wrote about it over on Remote Access Computer, a site for tips about remote computer access geared toward those of us who work from home to keep from having to go into the office as often. The GoToMyPC iPad application is a [...]

Essential needs for rural telecommuting

When you live in a rural area, there are some important considerations to keep in mind when you start thinking about telecommuting to work. Here are a few of the most important.

Extreme commuting is a danger to your health

Thought you were just wasting time on your commuting? Think again. You could be wasting your good health.

Telecommuting isn’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean it won’t work for anyone

Telecommuting might not be right for every employer, but it works very well for some.

How to thrive on an ‘extreme commute’

Extreme commuting doesn’t have to steal your time away from you. How to thrive on your drive…

Rural commuting, where Remote Office Centers aren’t an option

Remote office centers are useful for some, but long-distance commuters living in rural areas might just be trading one commute for another.

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About Lynn

I've always had a long-distance commute to work. It used to come in at about thirty thousand miles each year and that's where I got the name for this site. I also telecommute and I have for years. I use the internet to work in my office remotely, and I love it. I created this site to share my tips and thoughts about telecommuting and long-distance commuting, since I do both. I hope you enjoy my site.

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