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I read so much I decided to ”borrow “some of the valuable items that mean something to me to share with my readers. This is such an article.


7 Things Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to
Know About Working at Home!

by Carrie Wilkerson, “The Barefoot Executive”

• There are HUGE tax advantages! Things like technology, vehicle use, long distance and a portion of your home operating costs can often be deducted. (check with your tax advisor for specifics—this is NOT a comprehensive list)

• Meetings are largely unnecessary. What are we really accomplishing when we gather, eat donuts, read from an agenda and banter about the thoughts we discussed at the last departmental meeting? Seriously, do you remember the last time that actual ACTION was taken at a meeting?

• EVERY day is casual Friday! Guess what?! No one cares what you’re wearing when you are working from a “virtual office.” Sometimes pantyhose just don’t FEEL productive! I’m at my best when I’m in comfy yoga pants and barefoot!

• We are more effective without a cubicle. When you are comfortable in your environment...you will perform better. My workspace overlooks my beautiful backyard. I typically have a candle lit and some great music playing...all things that are frowned upon in cubicle-ville. (I won’t even mention the times I have Sesame Street in the background or “coffee” breaks with juice & animal crackers :)

• “Making a living” is NOT the same as “making a life!” Imagine setting your ideal schedule; prioritizing your tasks; achieving personal goals; enjoying more quality (& quantity) time with your family and friends… NOW, THAT’S LIVING!

• You are Responsible for Your Own Income! ...If YOU own the business, YOU determine how much you make (or don’t make). This can be thrilling or terrifying, depending on how you look at it! When I was in the “normal” working world, my husband said, “you’re great at making money for other people—how about you make some for us?” (LIGHT BULB!) Now I prefer knowing that my personal income is directly equivalent to my consistent effort!

• Gas, Childcare, Dry-Cleaning and Eating Out are gobbling up your paycheck! (Do I even need to expand on this one?) What is REALLY left of your wages when you subtract childcare, fuel, increased auto insurance, wear & tear on your vehicle, lunches out, office gifts, takeout for dinner and dry-cleaning the wardrobe you are required to wear?

Close your eyes and visualize this…walking to work by way of your own coffee pot instead of Starbucks…in your favorite at-home clothes…ready to tackle your priority list without the interruptions of last night’s virtual reality show re-cap, water cooler gossip or the latest office drama….Imagine lunch with your spouse, child or favorite gal pal!

Could you get excited about actually enjoying the home that you are spending so much money on? (Ironic that our mortgage is often our largest expense and we have to work so many hours AWAY from it to pay FOR it!)

If this sounds good to you...then you are cut out for the “Barefoot Executive” lifestyle!
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Have a blessed day, and remember, God loves you and do I.
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