Distortedreasoning Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 how can you not get distracted? i have work but cant concentrate on it 1
1pooh4u Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I dunno how they do it, I don't work from home and am one big distracted mess 1
Distortedreasoning Posted November 28, 2017 Author Posted November 28, 2017 it almost feels impossible for me. imagine having all your video games or music, or the internet all freely available to you at all times? i could only do like 15 minutes of online course work for every hour. the other 45 minutes im doing something else. luckily this is only temporary. 1
1pooh4u Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 lol, that sounds like me at work, I'm like, I finished nothing, I deserve a break 1
Distortedreasoning Posted November 28, 2017 Author Posted November 28, 2017 the alternative is probably just doing more work which is no good 1
1pooh4u Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 The more work you do, the more they expect outta you. I like to keep the bar way low 1
Doom Metal Alchemist Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I've never had to work from home, but I want to avoid it for this reason. 2
Distortedreasoning Posted November 28, 2017 Author Posted November 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: The more work you do, the more they expect outta you. I like to keep the bar way low you really should. there is no real benefit of doing more than what you are expected since you wont be getting any raise and youll be doing so much work. 1 minute ago, Doom Metal Alchemist said: I've never had to work from home, but I want to avoid it for this reason. this is the first time i am doing it and it feels hard to concentrate on work. like doing anything else is better than work. 1
1pooh4u Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 lol, that's why I do that, used to bust my ass but reaped no benefits from it other than making other people money, since they don't believe in spreading the wealth, I no longer believe in working until my eyes cross so now I'm all about the: 1
K_N Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I've been working from home for the past few years and it's tough at times, really not for everyone. I find it's best to set yourself a rigid schedule, just like you'd have in an office, and stick to it with as few exceptions as possible. Failing that, set a quota for the hours of actual work you need to do in a day and time yourself. 2
1pooh4u Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, KN said: I've been working from home for the past few years and it's tough at times, really not for everyone. I find it's best to set yourself a rigid schedule, just like you'd have in an office, and stick to it with as few exceptions as possible. Failing that, set a quota for the hours of actual work you need to do in a day and time yourself. That sounds like it takes a lot of discipline
Distortedreasoning Posted November 28, 2017 Author Posted November 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, 1pooh4u said: lol, that's why I do that, used to bust my ass but reaped no benefits from it other than making other people money, since they don't believe in spreading the wealth, I no longer believe in working until my eyes cross so now I'm all about the: at best you are looking at very marginal money compensation if you are lucky. at worst you will get asked to do more and get nothing in return. 2 minutes ago, KN said: I've been working from home for the past few years and it's tough at times, really not for everyone. I find it's best to set yourself a rigid schedule, just like you'd have in an office, and stick to it with as few exceptions as possible. Failing that, set a quota for the hours of actual work you need to do in a day and time yourself. if im at home im just never going to want to do anything productive. im not very structured either so any schedule would not work for me.
rilkean_heart Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I do it, I get distracted too but it's so nice to be able to work with a kitty on your lap
Vamped Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I wish I could work from home. But I also wish I had a house big enough to have my own office to work from home in .... while wearing pajamas
Ginguy Posted November 28, 2017 Posted November 28, 2017 I work from home sometimes, and sometimes I'm out in the field, sometimes out in meetings. It is kind of chaotic at times, but it isn't that bad. It really just boils down to getting up every morning, writing down a list of things to get done, and doing it.
nameraka Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 my job involves a degree of this. i just shut myself in my room and try to push through everything i have to do as quickly as possible so i can go back to playing video games.
K_N Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 16 hours ago, 1pooh4u said: That sounds like it takes a lot of discipline It does. My first few times trying to work from home didn't go well. I still can't focus if I'm not specifically working in my office at home... if I take my laptop out in the living room or something I end up playing with cats or watching netflix. 2
1pooh4u Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, KN said: It does. My first few times trying to work from home didn't go well. I still can't focus if I'm not specifically working in my office at home... if I take my laptop out in the living room or something I end up playing with cats or watching netflix. I could never do it. First off my cat wouldn't let me. He's got this new trick where he taps you on the leg or shoulder for attention and second I have zero discipline. I'm one of those jackasses that needs provided structure. 1
DragonSinger Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Distortedreasoning said: at best you are looking at very marginal money compensation if you are lucky. at worst you will get asked to do more and get nothing in return. if im at home im just never going to want to do anything productive. im not very structured either so any schedule would not work for me. I don't keep a tight schedule and just try to finish a list of daily/weekly goals I have on a whiteboard. That way I'm not stressing out over time(which leads to me getting distracted by the internet), and I don't get bored. It really does take a lot of self control though and like @KN said, it sometimes takes a few tries to get it right. Just try out some things like reorganizing your work area to make you more productive or look up tips from other people working at home with the same/similar job as you.
K_N Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 2 hours ago, 1pooh4u said: I could never do it. First off my cat wouldn't let me. He's got this new trick where he taps you on the leg or shoulder for attention and second I have zero discipline. I'm one of those jackasses that needs provided structure. Yeah our cats are actually a huge problem with my work life sometimes. My biggest one has a new trick where he gets behind my monitors and slowly shimmies himself right up against my keyboard. 2
death_by_motorboat Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 19 hours ago, Distortedreasoning said: how can you not get distracted? i have work but cant concentrate on it :smileyfap:
1pooh4u Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 3 hours ago, KN said: Yeah our cats are actually a huge problem with my work life sometimes. My biggest one has a new trick where he gets behind my monitors and slowly shimmies himself right up against my keyboard. lol, this is how I imagine you working at home with your cat 1
wacky1980 Posted November 29, 2017 Posted November 29, 2017 i work at home a lot for bar stuff because it's impossible to do some of that shit while actually at the bar. we put together a home office last month because it's hard to focus when you're hanging out downstairs with the kids running around and tv / music going. i actually get shit done when i'm in the home office, but i tend to immerse myself into my work and lose track of time, especially with the design stuff we've started working on for the bar. focus isn't my problem; it's the lack of free time to dedicate to the work. i usually don't get started til after 9pm when the kiddos are bathed and sleeping, and before you know it, it's 2am and i have to be up at 6 for the day job.
Raptorpat Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 I often envy my boss for her flexibility to work from home or at the office but at the same time I know that without being forced to commute to a space purely dedicated to work or without constantly being on the phone while working from home, I'd be a complete loss.
SlappyKincaid Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 I tried it and failed miserably, I need the structure of being in a different place, otherwise I just get distracted and get behind, and once I'm behind things snowball, and then anxiety comes into play to fuck things up even more.
Poof Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 2:30 PM, Distortedreasoning said: how can you not get distracted? i have work but cant concentrate on it If you booked me to film a scene everyday for a month with no off days, I’d be fine doing it, but when I’m at home, just doing one camshow can be the hardest thing to accomplish.
Distortedreasoning Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 see thats what im talking about! its hard to work from even even doing one cam show is almost impossible! speaking of cam shows, do you think i could make money doing them?
Poof Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 Idk. There’s all kinds of cam models. I have no idea how much other people make really
fuggnificent Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 2:30 PM, Distortedreasoning said: how can you not get distracted? i have work but cant concentrate on it i worked from home for a year and never had trouble completing all my work. was even employee of the month.
fuggnificent Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 2:48 PM, 1pooh4u said: The more work you do, the more they expect outta you. I like to keep the bar way low this is very true at the company i just began working at. they let call reps do training, assist line, floor assist and lead assistant and even supervisor duties without raising their pay. im just gonna be the best at MY job and not try to do everyone else's.
fuggnificent Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 29 minutes ago, Poof said: If you booked me to film a scene everyday for a month with no off days, I’d be fine doing it, but when I’m at home, just doing one camshow can be the hardest thing to accomplish. welcome back poof. im sorry i kinda ignored your comments on twitter. i dont know how to really use it and just saw all your comments last week. i hope you're doing ok. 1
Poof Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks it’s ok. Twitter was really confusing for me at first too. I’m alright
Distortedreasoning Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, Poof said: Idk. There’s all kinds of cam models. I have no idea how much other people make really i was only being half serious. i have a job now 7 minutes ago, fuggnificent said: i worked from home for a year and never had trouble completing all my work. was even employee of the month. you must have been one of those people that never felt distracted by it. i dont know how you did it but kudos.
fuggnificent Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 Just now, Distortedreasoning said: i was only being half serious. i have a job now you must have been one of those people that never felt distracted by it. i dont know how you did it but kudos. i did it with a kid and my mom in the house. i just decompressed on my two 15s and my 30 minute lunch break (i watched steve wilkos - it was awesome). The pay was shit tho. thats the only reason i stopped. also, xbox was kind of stressful - so many things go wrong with the shitbox (dont get one) LOL
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