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This friendly guide gives you thorough information on which industries, fields, regions, etc. are most amenable to telecommuting. You′ll find great tips on how to set up a home office and deal with the interruptions that arise when working at home. Plus, you get expert advice on how to stay involved and move ahead in your career.
Telecommuting For Dummies outlines the characteristics necessary to be a good telecommuter and the types of jobs that fit the telecommuting lifestyle, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of telecommuting related to those jobs. And once you′ve decided that telecommuting is for you, this book even addresses how to broach the subject with your manager.
Telecommuting For Dummies is the most comprehensive resource for the more than 40 million workers all over the world who telecommute. This book gives you all the necessary information for switching from cubicle to home office while still advancing in your career status.
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Includes hot tips on balancing your home and work life
Your survival guide to working from home and Loving It! Do you dream of working from home but keeping your paycheck? Relax! This friendly guide zooms in on what you need to know to become a successful telecommuter. From practical tips on identifying great telecommuting opportunities to real–life stories from actual telecommuters, you'll find out how to make a smooth shift from the office to your home.
Discover how to: Decide whether telecommuting is right for you Pitch telecommuting to your boss Set up your home office and deal with interruptions Take home office tax deductions Promote your career from afar
The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
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