Telecommute

Telecommuting is, to some, the best way to work. I know someone who works far enough away that, when he does go to work, he has to drive about an hour to and from his house to work. This costs him a decent amount of gas every week, as well as making it so he has even less free time than normal. Because of this, he prefers to work from home to save him the hassle of getting to and from work every day.

However, on the other hand, his co-workers prefer when he’s there. When he is in the office, he’s able to communicate directly with those around him as well as see what they’re doing, allowing them all to make sure things flow smoothly. Additionally, because of his sense of humor, he also happens to lighten the mood of the workplace, increasing efficiency.

In either case, telecommuting is a viable option with definite positive and negative aspects. Weighing them and figuring out which ones are more important to you, the company, and your co-workers is what you have to do. If you’re losing money while working because of how far you have to commute without being able to relocate yourself closer, then it might be a better idea to telecommute or find a way to carpool.