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[quote=Anonymous]I know a person who teleworks from the West Coast for one of Washington, DC's most respected private-sector employers.

They began their career in Washington, but asked to telework when their spouse pursued a job on the West Coast.

This beneficial work arrangement has existed fourteen years, with this person assuming more responsibility, full-time hours, visibility, and promotions within the employer -- as the employer saw that the arrangement was very successful, and the employee's work was excellent.

This person wakes up very early to keep up with a primarily East Coast schedule, but is done earlier in the West Coast day as a result.

When I have visited them, I have been amazed to see how involved they are in their family's life an activities, and how seamlessly they can carry on a professional workday while attired in flip-flops, working outdoors, and attending one of their children's activities.

One benefit is that as long as they perform their work responsibilities so professionally and competently, they are located too far away for co-workers, neighbors, or other acquaintances to make judgments about the circumstances under which they perform their professional obligations (outdoors in aforementioned hiking shorts and sunglasses).

The best part, though, is that they are a very present and involved part of family life, and will still have a wonderful career when family obligations are easier.  This person really does have a great, happy, and successful career, and perhaps the best employment arrangement I have ever seen.

My advice would be that if you telework, you do so from far enough away -- preferably in another part of the country altogether -- that no one will expect your presence in the office regularly, or resent the lack thereof.  Also, be professional about it, keep consistent hours, and be readily available at all business hours.
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