Comments on: Consider a virtual company to get a flexible work life http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:29:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ruby http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-247244 Ruby Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:00:36 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-247244 I currently run a daycare for the past 3 years, I am a single parent to 3 children, a teenager and twins that just turned 7 (boy/girl) and wanted to start my own online business for awhile, I recently got the chance and a lot of late nights (haha) opened up my virtual store. I hope with the extra income I may be able to take my kids on a vacation that they will truly enjoy and remember forever. I currently run a daycare for the past 3 years, I am a single parent to 3 children, a teenager and twins that just turned 7 (boy/girl) and wanted to start my own online business for awhile, I recently got the chance and a lot of late nights (haha) opened up my virtual store. I hope with the extra income I may be able to take my kids on a vacation that they will truly enjoy and remember forever.

]]> By: Virtual Success | Reflections From Craig, The Careerguyd http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-236117 Virtual Success | Reflections From Craig, The Careerguyd Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:50:28 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-236117 [...] new standard for conferences and meetings, where people can meet in virtual fashion, cutting out commutes, etc. And in a virtual world I can look like George Clooney if I thought it would help [...] [...] new standard for conferences and meetings, where people can meet in virtual fashion, cutting out commutes, etc. And in a virtual world I can look like George Clooney if I thought it would help [...]

]]> By: Barbara Saunders http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-232250 Barbara Saunders Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:05:51 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-232250 The benefits for families are great. I think the benefits for singles like me are worth calling out, too. If the people you work with - and enjoy working with - are not the same people you'd socialize with, life can become pretty empty when you spend 8+ hours confined to an office and 2 hours commuting. At least if you have a family, you have built-in people and relationships "to come home to." It makes life much easier to base the workday in the neighborhood and cultivate those non-family relationships. The benefits for families are great. I think the benefits for singles like me are worth calling out, too. If the people you work with – and enjoy working with – are not the same people you'd socialize with, life can become pretty empty when you spend 8+ hours confined to an office and 2 hours commuting. At least if you have a family, you have built-in people and relationships "to come home to." It makes life much easier to base the workday in the neighborhood and cultivate those non-family relationships.

]]> By: Alan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-226629 Alan Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:37:54 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-226629 I have to say that telecommuting or running a business of your own from home should be a give. There are so many types of employment that could be done at home, thereby driving down traffic, saving gas, saving employer expense,etc. The early part of the 20th century was considered the Industrial Age. We are now in the Information Age. Eventually, companies will need to come around and change with society by letting workers telecommute. I believe that is where we are headed in the future. I have to say that telecommuting or running a business of your own from home should be a give. There are so many types of employment that could be done at home, thereby driving down traffic, saving gas, saving employer expense,etc.

The early part of the 20th century was considered the Industrial Age. We are now in the Information Age. Eventually, companies will need to come around and change with society by letting workers telecommute.

I believe that is where we are headed in the future.

]]> By: Jonha http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-225789 Jonha Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:53:56 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-225789 Hi Penelope, This post is perfect except for the broken link in "could even be a blog". You're right about people wanting to have flexible hours and more control on their tasks. Suggestion: Will you please check at least once a month for broken links in your blog? There's plenty of them. Like a link to your Wiki. Jonha Hi Penelope,

This post is perfect except for the broken link in "could even be a blog". You're right about people wanting to have flexible hours and more control on their tasks.

Suggestion: Will you please check at least once a month for broken links in your blog? There's plenty of them. Like a link to your Wiki.

Jonha

]]> By: Ted http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-222152 Ted Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:23:35 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-222152 Another option is the global company - my employer is so spread out that it's kind of like working for a virtual company. I had an engagement with HP where I had a similar feeling - the attitude HP seems to have is that skills are skills and it's when you are, not where you are. So, culturally they are very comfortable with running huge projects and never having the team physically meet. If you have the discipline and personality for it - it's the best. Another option is the global company – my employer is so spread out that it's kind of like working for a virtual company. I had an engagement with HP where I had a similar feeling – the attitude HP seems to have is that skills are skills and it's when you are, not where you are. So, culturally they are very comfortable with running huge projects and never having the team physically meet. If you have the discipline and personality for it – it's the best.

]]> By: The new work at home trend…it’s not telecommuting « THE Work At Home Blog http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-221318 The new work at home trend…it’s not telecommuting « THE Work At Home Blog Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:53:52 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-221318 [...] have their drawbacks too. Not everyone is well suited to virtual work. Penelope Trunk, who blogs at Brazen Careerist, says that “The drawback is that time management is difficult, and not everyone can [...] [...] have their drawbacks too. Not everyone is well suited to virtual work. Penelope Trunk, who blogs at Brazen Careerist, says that "The drawback is that time management is difficult, and not everyone can [...]

]]> By: Safe http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-216328 Safe Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:31:22 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-216328 I manage several businesses. I find that having employees work remotely is a great. However, I have a policy that requires people to work in the office for 6 months before they are allowed to work remotely (with the exception of sales reps). People's lives are so hectic these days that offering flexibility in work can lead to increased productivity. John - Stay Strong. Stay <a href="http://www.avidbiometrics.com/Shop-By-Brand/Sentry-Safe-c48/" rel="nofollow">Safe</a> I manage several businesses. I find that having employees work remotely is a great. However, I have a policy that requires people to work in the office for 6 months before they are allowed to work remotely (with the exception of sales reps).

People's lives are so hectic these days that offering flexibility in work can lead to increased productivity.

John – Stay Strong. Stay Safe

]]> By: James Quinif http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-214984 James Quinif Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:35:55 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-214984 Great article, I think anything out there on the web letting people know that they can work from home is great. keep up the good work. Come see me at for free step by step guide. <a href="http://www.homebasedjobsblog.com" rel="nofollow">homebased opportunity</a> Great article, I think anything out there on the web letting people know that they can work from home is great. keep up the good work. Come see me at for free step by step guide.
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]]> By: Wanted: A better workplace coffeehouse » 16th letter » Blog Archive http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/comment-page-1/#comment-156293 Wanted: A better workplace coffeehouse » 16th letter » Blog Archive Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:09:23 +0000 http://lolindrath.dyndns.org/lolindrath/wordpress/2006/10/01/consider-a-virtual-company-to-get-a-flexible-work-life/#comment-156293 [...] of this has started me thinking about the trend of remote working and the virtual company. The more wireless devices we have, the more places that have access to broadband, the easier it is [...] [...] of this has started me thinking about the trend of remote working and the virtual company. The more wireless devices we have, the more places that have access to broadband, the easier it is [...]

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