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Would You Take the Option to Work From Home Every Day?
More employers are allowing employees to work from home on Fridays as a way to save on gas, a definite work perk if you ask me. Working from home can be better for some people because they claim to be more efficient without office distractions, but others claim the opposite — some workers need the office setting to be as productive as possible. Would you take the option to work from home every day if your boss were to offer it?
Where to Find Freelance Work
The need for a second income source is becoming so common that some primary employers are shifting workers' schedules around their outside obligations. Freelancing can be a good option for bringing in some extra money aside from your principal paycheck and for anyone who wants to keep their skills fresh while taking time off work or pursuing a job in a field unrelated to their training.
When I asked a Sugar employee that used to do freelance work where to find the best gigs, she said, "You gotta pitch.
What You Need to Know For Working From Home
There's a great feature in the May issue of Marie Claire called "Home Work" that's, surprise surprise, all about working from home. It profiles a day-in-the-life of four women in different careers who all work from home, and those women are only a very small fraction of the four million Americans who work from home full-time and the 20 million who telecommute part-time. Making the transition from office-work to home-work is tougher than most would think, and career coach and home-office worker Nicole Williams gives these seven tips for starting business from the same place you sleep.
Brilliant or Baffling? Business Card Scanner
If you're a busy networking bee then your wallet may soon become home to more than just cash and old receipts. You'd be surprised how quickly a business card collection can grow into a small stack that sits, unorganized, in your wallet. A solution may be to get a business card scanner ($150) that would easily organize all of your contacts.
Brilliant or Baffling? Hawaii Chair
Savvy says: Baffling While the infomercial for the Hawaii Chair ($294) is hilarious, I think the product is really only good for entertainment purposes. The chair is described on the company's website as combining the ancient art of Hula with a Hula motor that will take the "work out of your work." I'm sure it would take the work out of your work, because I sure couldn't get anything accomplished while sitting on this amusement park ride of a chair.Brilliant or Baffling? Wood Bed Desk
Savvy says: Brilliant!
Because all of my work is computer based, I started looking around for something that would protect my legs from the heat of my laptop and allow me to work from my couch. My city apartment isn't very forgiving in terms of space, and I've been taking over my dining table to serve the role of a much needed desk.
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Money Tip: Try These 5 Savvy Weekend Saving Tips
Being smart with your money shouldn't stop on the weekend. Stay in control of your spending and still enjoy your free time without emptying your wallet. You'll be surprised how much you can save just by getting a little creative and staying mindful of your money.
In Need of Cubicle Cleanup
After coming across some frightening statistics on germs in an office cubicle, I could hardly stomach lunch at my desk before I launched a full-out assault on the filth lurking around my cube. Now, I'm passing the word along — it's time to scrub down your desk and make regular cleanings a part of your healthy office lifestyle. Remember, if you're eating, drinking, and sitting for hours on end in this space, you're picking up all the germs and carting them with you, home and back, day after day.
7 Weekend Movies That Motivate
After a rough week at the office, you deserve your downtime. I'm usually begrudging Friday traffic as I make my way home to climb into bed and a pair of cozy sweats. But, just so I don't lose all motivation come Monday, I'm setting my sights on a movie marathon that packs some career-minded motivation this week.
Savvy Tip: Target Your Weakness
Just like you might seek out a workout that targets your biggest trouble spot, this year seek to target your weaknesses in your daily routine to make you more efficient and make your work and home life happier. We all have certain tasks that work like road blocks — when we see them coming up on the horizon, we procrastinate or avoid the to-do item all together. Instead, just resolve to face your fear, and tackle your trouble spot with these tips:
- If organization isn't your thing — Do it anyway, and do it well.
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