[Cialug] Programming telecommute

[John Moder II]

I am a little biased as I am Derek's husband, but when we were traveling full-time I frequently had "Remote" work from home type positions.

When Derek took the position I was pretty concerned, as I didn't think it would fit his personality.  He does well with it, and it works for us.  I am not sure it would as well if I was home all day as well though, so it your experience will not only depend on your personal temperament, but your living situation as well.

When I was doing it, we were in the motorhome full-time.  I had it to myself all day, and made it work even with the small space.  However, I did find it difficult at times particularly with communication--  even though you have all the tools of email, skype, vid chat, etc. I found it was very easy for people to dismiss my opinion or input quickly, or not respect authority, simply because I wasn't in the same state.  I also found it was difficult developing relationships with certain people.  The biggest challenge I had, something that Derek is actually very good at, is Turning off Work, as I was Always working, and Always on-call, and had the feeling that was the expectation because of the privilege.  That being said, there were work around's, and it had major advantages, mostly allowing us to travel, and follow Derek's jobs at the time.  I did miss the personal interaction on some level as well.

My experience was with a very small organization as well.  The bank Derek works for has very specific processes and a program for at home workers.  Depending on the situation you may be forging new ground in your organization, which is sometimes challenging as well.  


John
-----Original Message-----
From: cialug-bounces at cialug.org [mailto:cialug-bounces at cialug.org] On Behalf Of Theron Conrey
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 11:20 AM
To: Central Iowa Linux Users Group
Subject: Re: [Cialug] Programming telecommute

I'm with Derek.  Have you asked about working from home a few days a week?
I'd certainly start there.  I "worked from home" for years, and while I'm not saying it's terrible, it's certainly not for everyone.  I was sure I'd love it and I didn't.

Getting a couple days a week from your current employer and a few months under your belt you may know better if working from home is for you.

just my 10c, and what I wish someone would have told me :)

-theron


On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 11:16 PM, Derek Etnyre <detnyre at mac.com> wrote:

> I'm a home based employee with US Bank.  Been stationed at home 100% 
> for the past 3 years doing IBM Notes development - web and client.
>
> Telecommuting full or part time is commonplace at the bank now.  
> Something to be said for a dispersed workforce when it comes to 
> disaster recovery and etc.
>
> Have you asked your current employer about starting to work from home?
> Perhaps start a few days a week to build trust for awhile before 
> asking to going full time.
>
> Here is web site for US. Bank careers:
> https://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/careers/events.cfm
>
> Derek
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 21, 2014, at 10:18 PM, Anonymous Employee <
> anonemployeeia at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm considering a job change, and wondering what others in this 
> > group think.  I'd like to find a programming job that would allow me 
> > to telecommute most of the time.  Just not sure how easily that is found.
> >
> > Sorry for the anonymous email address, but I know some coworkers 
> > also subscribe to the list.  I have a good job where I'm at, and 
> > have been
> there
> > for a little over 10 years.  Just would like to move the family away 
> > from the metro, and closer to family.
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