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marmar

(77,131 posts)
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 06:59 PM Jun 2012

What People Really Do When They're 'Working From Home'


(Bloomberg Businessweek) A new survey by Citrix (CTXS), the Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) company that designs technology for employees to work remotely, shows that many people sneak in other activities while working from home.

Based on a survey of 1,013 American office workers, conducted in June by Wakefield Research, 43 percent watch TV or a movie and 20 percent play video games while officially working from home. Parents are more likely than those without children to partake in these two activities, which aren’t work-related.

Employees might not even be sober: 24 percent admit to having a drink. Twenty-six percent say they take naps. Others are distracted by housekeeping: 35 percent do household chores; 28 percent cook dinner.

Yet despite all the distractions, telecommuters are actually more productive than their peers in the office, according to preliminary findings from Stanford University’s study of a Chinese travel agency. ................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-06-25/what-people-really-do-when-theyre-working-from-home#r=read



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MADem

(135,425 posts)
3. I have an in-law who works from home; she is very disciplined.
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:04 PM
Jun 2012

She gets up in the morning, hits her computer, does her work, takes a break, might put in a load of laundry, back to work, break for lunch, back to work until she's done--she might finish up earlier than she would at the office, but that's because she has fewer distractions. The "no commute" thing is great too, and she can work in her casual clothes.

She is one of the most productive people in her division, too!

bemildred

(90,061 posts)
4. "Yet despite all the distractions, telecommuters are actually more productive"
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:05 PM
Jun 2012

I used to stay home sometimes (pretending to be sick) just so I could work without being interrupted, to get stuff done.

So, it's not really about how much work you get done.

KatyMan

(4,223 posts)
5. I'm much more productive working from home
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:08 PM
Jun 2012

We wfh 2 days a week at our office, and I get way more done, I work longer, and start earlier. I don't mind work at all when I'm at home, but i hate to be in the office...!

Auggie

(31,252 posts)
6. I find the distractions of office and home are kind of equal ...
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:08 PM
Jun 2012

I spent as much time goofing off at work with co-workers as I do working from home.

That includes posting here.

madamesilverspurs

(15,821 posts)
8. Trickiest part for me
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:14 PM
Jun 2012

was learning that I have to clearly explain to everyone that being "at home" doesn't mean that I can come out and play. That message was for phone as well as doorbell; at least that's one thing cell phones made easier. At one point I actually had to put a "do not disturb" sign on the front door; doorbell rang anyway, pesky neighbor who pointed at the sign and asked, "What's that for?" Sheesh.


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angstlessk

(11,862 posts)
9. I work from home and keep time..if I take a nap I will sign out..and sign back in...
Wed Jun 27, 2012, 07:21 PM
Jun 2012

I have done more 'off clock' work than I ever did when working in an office...

I feel privileged to work remotely..and would rather under count my hours than over count them..just because I LOVE being able to work from home.

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