A view from the office
I've mentioned before that I work from home and just last week, my business partner arrived in Texas to spend the summer working on our project. We make our own hours, set our own goals and generally have a grand old time doing it. It's stressful at times, a different type of stress than my previous finance job, particularly knowing that the entire organization hinges on our efforts - including the possibility of getting paid some day. However, one of the perks is the ability to shut it down at 3:30 pm and take a break by the pool. Just a quick dip (for him, a quick nap in the sun) and we're energized and ready to go again but this is unfathomable in a corporate environment. So is continuing to work after the break in your swimsuit.
It has been fairly difficult for me to adjust to this new schedule and making my own time around work, something that I didn't anticipate would be a problem. When you work from home, you can't ever really get away from your project - it's lying wait in the next room and a big cloud of grey guilt follows you wherever you go. But I've learned more about my work habits and preferences in the last three months than I did in the last three years and I'm looking forward to what else I'm going to learn from this endeavour.
Happy Friday and I hope you all get to enjoy a similar view as the one I have from my office!
Your schedule sounds wonderful! There are times I wish I had my own so I wasn't locked in to corporate hours.
ReplyDeletewow..its better to work from home.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible office view! :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my best friends works from home as well, and has expressed similar sentiments. I think we all have this notion that one has all the time in the world, that the job is flexible if it's a remote position. But that's not true, and it does take an incredible amount of discipline to stay on track. She also mentions seeing work everywhere, and at 6 PM, when the rest of us is dying to leave the office and go home, she wants to get out of her house and relax!
Have a great weekend! Hope you get some down time.
Some people really love working from home, but I enjoy going into the office. I know I'd be too distracted at home.
ReplyDeleteI could totally go for a swim right now! :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I wish I had an office period
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice view! Some of my friends work from home & love it, but for me, I have to be out!! ;)
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Allison
afashionfiles.blogspot.com
Pool breaks would definitely be a nice break from the office! I am very much in a corporate environment and I function better with structure, meetings, and a set schedule. It would be nice to break out once in a while though!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
I think that one of the things people don't realize when you work at home is the fact that it is harder in some ways because of what you said: the work seems to be always there. That is great that you have worked out a system now:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a serene and calming view! Lucky you to be your own boss! And I am sure with your passion and talent you will achieve unlimited success!! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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Style-Delights Blog
Great office view! The water looks so inviting.
ReplyDeleteI've found that when I'm facing a tough deadline, I can work equally well in the office or at home. But if I just want to get in a little extra work to stay ahead of schedule, it's better that I do it in the office. At home I'll either work too long and feel guilty about that or not long enough and feel guilty about that--and the work haunts me.
I don't know if I could pull off working in swim trunks, but I'd like to try it. :)
I loved the flexibility of working from home. I love my current job! But one of the draw backs is even though I technically only work part time, I'm often still putting in 40 hours weeks and not ever getting paid for it. But the work I do is important...but other parts of my life suffer. It's a constant battle for me (and my sanity) :)
ReplyDeletethat's awesome! i wish i could work from home and have that amazing view :)
ReplyDeleteYour schedule sounds pretty good! I can understand that it would be a little hard to psychologically separate work and relaxation when working at home, though.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness what an amazing view!
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely stunning! makes me wanna swim
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Well, I can totally relate to overworking while working from home...but I don't have a pool for a 3:30 break (so jealous!)
ReplyDeleteAgree, working from home has its perks and challenges. I still love it though, can't imagine doing the corporate commute ever again.
ReplyDeleteReally want to hear more about your project!
Ronnie xo
Perfect summer image!
ReplyDeleteThat has to be one of the best office views I've ever seen!
ReplyDeletesounds like a dream job :)
ReplyDeletei love working from home too <3
ReplyDeleteWorking from home definitely requires a lot of discipline! It'd be hard not to run out and jump in the pool every 20 minutes :)
ReplyDeletePart of me thinks that working from home would be a great experience, but another part of me would miss the social aspect of work. My co-workers and I turned out to be great friends.
ReplyDeleteThis is inspiring! I love your fashion sense dear!
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SO jealous of you right now!! My schedule is super flexible this summer, and I'm doing a lot from home...but I have no pool to take breaks in! Sounds perfect.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the looming guilt that follows you around with work at home...your view is pretty amazing & well-deserved!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love this idea of working from home! A future goal of mine. But it's true, I think it gets romanticized a bit and we often forget about the unique set of challenges it brings. Go you though - that is awesome that you've switched up your career like that. Inspiring!
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