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[quote=Anonymous]How often (if ever) do you go back into the office?  Additionally, how far away from the office do you live?

I've been offered the opportunity to telecommute 90% of the time.  My home office is in DC; however, DH is getting transferred and, due to his hours, we would have to move.  It would be at least a 2 hour commute for me during rush hour -- 1 hour if I come in off-peak.  I would have to come back into the office at least once a pay period (2-3x a month) and MAYBE during an emergency situation (fill in for boss at certain meetings if he's out of office).  It sounds like a great deal, but I don't know how crazy this will make our home life.  Those days in the office could be very, very long (leaving the house at 5 am and not getting home until around 7 pm).  DH says he can help make this work but I'm wondering if it's worth it.  I'm also wondering if those "emergency" situations will start to come around more and more as the office starts to *think* it needs me present (not saying this will happen, but I can see commute-creep coming...).  WWYD?

Oh yes, just to complete the picture, I currently do my 5/8.5 hour days and am home by 5 pm every night.  [/quote]

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