Imagine
waking up an hour late every morning and logging in to work in your pyjamas
with a steaming mug of coffee. Imagine working without having to leave home. In
fact, to avoid the dreaded commute, many employees prefer a 20% lower salary
for a job next to home. Justifiably so, since nearly 10 hours of commute a
week, equivalent to a full working day, is the norm in metros. Is it possible
to harbour this Work from Home dream without harming your career? Here is how
to make it work for you.
1) Talk to
your boss
Check if
your company has an official policy to work from home and the permissions that
are required. Next, discuss the option with your manager. Most supervisers are
hesitant to approve activities that might impact the output or deadline.
Negotiate clear, achievable targets and timelines to address his concerns. If
you keep delivering on outcomes from home, his confidence will increase. Make
sure you keep him in the loop if you are unavailable for a couple of hours
because you have stepped out for a parent teacher meeting at your child's
school.
