The “Other Side” of Working From Home

So it has been 18 months since I left the cubicle and began working from home. I would not change that for the world but there is another side to it.

Yes, working from home can get lonely. And yes, I do get out and visit with clients. But, it is not the same as being in an office where you see the same people day after day and spend hours with them.

My morning coffee to start the day at Inspire To Thrive.

I was not always in the office at my former jobs as I was a salesperson and traveled often too. But I always ended up at the office one time or another in a day.

Sometimes it was for meetings and other times to process ads. I had contact with others in the office throughout the day. I could vent with other salespeople and also generate ideas together.

Working Alone Day After Day

Now, oftentimes I work alone with my dog Hunter. He mostly is a great companion. There are times when he barks when I’m on a zoom meeting.

Hunter in the sunbeam of my home office.

Hunter is great to have around in the summertime as we talk walks and that gives me a break. During the winter we do some walks weather permitting. But sitting so long has caused me a back issue too.