Working from home

What is it?

Homeworking involves working at home for either part or all of your working hours instead of working in an office or other workplace. Working from home can also involve people who are mobile for significant periods of their working time using their home as a base. Home workers can be employed or self employed.

Suitable for you?

You need to have good organisational skills to work from home and preferably a separate place you can work from within your house. You need to be self-disciplined to make sure you separate your work time and your personal time.

Pros and Cons

No more commuting to work every day, saving on time and money
More variety
Independence
Flexible working hours
You could earn more money
More control over work, increased job satisfaction
More opportunities to work for disabled employees
Quality of life may improve
You can become more isolated with less human contact
Your work place and home are one and the same
You may find yourself having to work every hour you possibly can
If you are not working, because you are ill or on holiday, then you may not have any money coming in
There may be no guarantee of work and income

Which jobs may involve homeworking?

Having decided that you would like to work from home, find out more about jobs which may involve homeworking:

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Home working - what next?