There seems to be plenty of advice and information out there on how to transition from an office environment to working from home, but what if you're thinking about going in the other direction? Whether you've tried the home thing and hate it, or are a freelancer struggling in this economy and crave a steadier paycheck, there are
a few key steps to making the change from home to office as seamless and painless as possible:
- Make a list of pros and cons associated with each option, i.e. home office = no commute and a flexible schedule while employment at a company makes for easier networking and separating of 'business' from 'family,' so you can minimize unpleasant surprises and know what you're in for.
- Talk it over with your spouse, family, and anyone else who will be affected and see what concerns, opinions, and thoughts they have -- try to troubleshoot potentially difficult adjustments ahead of time to reduce stress on everyone.
- Be sure to allow enough time for a smooth transition so not only can you make sure to take care of all the details from a business perspective (don't want to rush and leave clients frustrated) but also on a personal one -- changing your work environment is changing a big part of your life so give yourself as much time as is reasonable to transition slowly and smoothly.
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