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I think telework is limiting my upward mobility, but it is only because I cannot give it up.

At my agency, non-managers can telework two days per week.  Managers can telework one day per week, but most rarely do.  I like my job, but would like to move into management soon, and have even passed up an opportunity or two.  The problem is that I cannot get myself to give up the telework.  I have shaped my life around it (kids schedules, etc.).  It becomes so important that it is hard to move ahead.[/quote]

Why is telework so important? You still have to work your hours And generally core hours. Do you cook while working or something? Is your commute long?[/quote]

It's not just the commute time that is shaved off although that is a huge benefit (my commute is 30 min., so telework saves me an hour a day).  It's also the fact I can work in yoga pants and a t-shirt without having to worry about putting on makeup, styling my hair, etc.  I am a female attorney, so days I go into the office require me to be very put together, which gets old 5x/week.  I also save a ton of money on drycleaning now that I only go in twice a week.

I love that I don't have to worry about packing a lunch the night before or end up blowing money on going out to eat at lunch.  Now, I just make a sandwich or heat up leftovers when I'm hungry.  Same with being able to brew a pot of coffee at home whenever I want instead of running to Starbucks (my government agency doesn't provide a coffee maker).

Oh and I am home during the day if a package comes that I need to sign for.  I can throw in a load of laundry or catch up on a DVR show on my lunch break.  DH works from home a couple days too, so we get to have lunch together on those days.  All my doctors' offices are near my home, so making a lunch time appointment is much easier now and then I can get back to work instead of killing a whole afternoon off.  And my favorite part of telework is working with my dog at my feet.  He is so happy not to be left alone during the day and I swear I feel less stress hanging with my dog than a bunch of coworkers who pop by my cubicle whenever they want to chat.  Seriously -- cubicle life is so distracting and I get way more done at home.[/quote]

I also walk the dog every day at lunchtime.  Fresh air and sunshine every day.  Savings:  $15/day.[/quote]

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I have a reading-intensive job with a long commute to a room with no natural lighting. I'm actually much more efficient and focused when I work from home, and I seem to be putting in more time since I don't have to go anywhere. [/quote]

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