Comments on: Working at Home and the Two-Foot Buffer Zone

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:06:23 +0000

Actually, I HAVE tried it. Not too successfully, as it turned out. Hey, now that I'm in the consulting world, you never know. Maybe some time down the road... Robert Hruzeks last blog post..Reality Check

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:02:58 +0000

Hi Derek, Good communication seems to be key here. Something I’m always working on at home. Jessica – have you tried some nice, sound absorbing headphones and music?

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:21:28 +0000

I have been struggling with this same idea. It’s really difficult to sit at the desk and focus when there are home things to do. So far scheduling my time and closing the door is the only thing that works, but distractions still happen.

By: Derek

Derek — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:38:42 +0000

This is something that I have faced as well, although it is more with the kids as opposed to my wife. Now that the kids are home for summer, when they see me still at home they think I am free to play with them and do things for them. One thing that has been working well for us is that my wife and I talk about which days I will be working from home. That way I can avoid working at home on a day that the kids are having friends over and instead be home on a day when everyone is gone. Dereks last blog post..Household Dispute :: 4th Of July Activities

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:49:05 +0000

Bob, LOL. When are you going to give working at home a try? Brad Shorrs last blog post..Warren Zevon and the Art of Humor in Writing

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:41:50 +0000

One of the hardest things to get used to when starting at home after years in an office is the fact that you have to go FIND people to interact with! No water cooler or whatever to stand around when at home.

It’s not for everybody, but I’m glad you found your “moat”, Brad!

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:08:31 +0000

Ann, Working at home isn’t for everybody. Sometimes it takes a while to figure that out, and I’m glad you weren’t conflicted about it.

Roman, Physically speaking, no buffer zone, though I’ve thought about installing a door on my office. However, my wife and I have adjusted pretty well over time. I make sure to tell her about my schedule in advance, so she knows that at certain times I need to stay focused. And I’ve learned to handle interruptions better, not let them completely derail me. If you give it time things might get easier, and I hope they do.

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By: Ann at One Bag Nation

Ann at One Bag Nation — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:32:10 +0000

I’ve been working from home at a job I don’t enjoy. Needless to say I can find a million other things to do around here!

I’ve just started a new job that I’m very excited about and I’ll be interested to see if I’m better able to block out the distractions and work effectively.

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By: Roman

Roman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:13:55 +0000

Thanks for the post – validates the way I feel. I quit my job as marketing manager in a corporation and working from home for last couple of weeks and find it a bit hard to have a schedule without the pressure from the top.

So did you find any solutions? Did you eventually create a buffer zone?

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