The 4 Most Common Pitfalls of the Work-at-Home
Newbie
By: Sylvie Fortin
Do you really have what it
takes to work from home? Are you sure? Believe it or not,
no matter who you are, there are common pitfalls that stand
in the way of your work-at-home success. However, if you can
promise to dedicate yourself to overcoming these challenges,
you’ll quickly find the work-at-home world to be better
than you ever could have imagined. To help get you started
on your way toward work-at-home success, here are the 4 most
common pitfalls you may encounter along the way and simple
ways you can turn your lemons into lemonade.
- You're on Your Own. Telecommuting is a very
isolating career choice. You don't have a group of people
you have commonality with. There isn't a boss prompting you
to get going. You rarely have any kind of support team to
help you if you get stuck and, when you have computer
troubles, you are unable to complete your work, unless you
happen to be a techno-guru that can fix everything that goes
wrong.
The successful telecommuter will be highly self-reliant,
enjoy solving problems, and will make the most of all
available resources. However, the successful telecommuter
also knows how to ask the experts. Becoming a telecommuter
doesn’t require you to reinvent the wheel. Countless people
have come before you and been successful; learn from their
experiences, successes, and failures.
- Your Friends Think You're Nuts. When you first
make the decision to work from home, your friends and family
may be less than supportive about your decision. They are
accustomed to traditional work choices, and they have all
heard about the scams that are so prevalent on the Internet.
So, when you announce your choice to work from home, you are
often met with disbelieving stares and concerned pats on the
back that are less than helpful when you are already feeling
insecure about your decision.
The successful telecommuter will be undaunted by the doubts
of others. Having a strong sense of self belief and can-do
attitude is essential to making your choices work in your
favor. When you apply yourself diligently and creatively,
your friends and family will soon change from detractors to
your biggest supporters.
- Jobs Are Hard to Find. Weeding through the many
work-at-home scams may be a daunting task and you may find
yourself falling into the trap of believing that there is no
such thing as a real work from home job. If you aren't sure
exactly how to find or create work at home jobs, you may
find yourself frustrated and angry with the whole thing,
before you've ever really had the chance to do something
about it.
When it comes to telecommuting success, patience and
persistence is the name of the game. If you believe in
yourself, have equipped yourself with the best resources and
information, and have assessed your strengths, you will find
work. It may take time. It may be frustrating. But, if you
keep up your focused and informed search and plan of action,
you will be successful.
- Your Skills Are Limited. Being your own boss means that you
are the only one around that can handle all the aspects of
running your business. You have to wear all the hats, and
that can drive anyone batty!
Being a successful telecommuter often means turning a
seeming negative into a positive. Rather than focusing
solely on your weaknesses, every good telecommuter begins by
assessing your overall abilities. When you can discover both
your strengths and weaknesses, you can begin to plan for
your success. Often this means highlighting your strengths
while addressing any weakness (e.g., through schooling,
additional headcount, or resources) as quickly as possible.
Wearing all the hats in your company can be overwhelming,
but it can also be a great opportunity for you to learn how
to become a better person, both in and out of the office.
With all these pitfalls in front of you,
before you even begin, it is no wonder that so many people
give up before they give themselves a real chance to explore
their career choice. If you are like the many other terrific
and talented people out there, don’t give up before you ever
begin. Realize that anything worth having in life takes
work. You can do it!
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This article is excerpted from “You
Can Work in Your PJs”, a real world guide to telecommuting.
Sylvie Fortin works from home full time and wrote this book
to share her unique techniques with others. You can download
your copy of “You Can Work in Your PJs” by visiting
http://www.inyourpjs.com
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