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.
Telecommuting pitfalls: Your co-workers might resent you
Part 1 of the “Top 10 Telecommuting Pitfalls” series. How will your co-workers’ reactions impact your ability to telecommute successfully?
Top 10 Telecommuting Pitfalls
An introduction to the top 10 pitfalls of telecommuting and the “Top 10 Telecommuting Pitfalls” series.
Telecommuting safely: Don’t text and drive
In the news more than ever these days, text messaging can be a useful telecommuting tool. But texting while driving is as dangerous as driving under the influence. Would you ever drive drunk?
Interviewing telecommuters and remote workers
Are you a telecommuter or do you work from remote locations (of your own choosing)? I would love to schedule an interview or chat with you as a feature for the Thirty Thousand Miles website! Drop me a line at pw@thirtythousandmiles.com and we’ll talk. (Please include “interview” in the subject line of your email so [...]
Active telecommuting threads on the forums
There are several new threads in the community forums worth checking out. I’ve distilled some of my own experiences into a few tips and pointers while asking a couple of questions I would love for you to answer. How has telecommuting hurt your career? What’s your biggest telecommuting mistake? Have gas prices increased your desire [...]
GoToMyPC remote PC access software review
Review of the GoToMyPC software and service. Does it make the grade?
What’s the difference between telecommuting and telework?
What is telecommuting and telework and what’s the difference between the two?
Defining Take-Home Potential
What does take-home potential mean and how do you decide if your work makes the grade?
Do you have what it takes to telecommute?
Assess your readiness to telecommute.