Work From Home

For John, BLUF:  I don't think this applies to your line of work.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Working at Home

While I searched the Search Function of The [Lowell] Sun I can not find the URL (the Internet LINK) for graphic presentation on Monday's Page 10 (back of Section 1), "Working at Home.

The sub-headline says:

Most workers would like to telecommute, but few employers are in favor of it.

As a former manager, now retired, I don't think it is a great idea.  Workers rubbing up against each other is a good way of generating ideas and efficiencies.  That said, time lost in commuting isn't helping either the employee or the employer.

That said, I currently have a (volunteer) position, three or more hours a day, seven days a week and it is all on the internet.  I get together with my boss a couple of times a year and the "audience" (some of them) once a year.  It works very well.

Since our legislators are not likely to spend money on new highways, maybe it is time to ask them about improving the information highway in our Commonwealth, as a way of encouraging telecommuting and thus reducing road congestion.

Thanks to Reporter Kurt Snibbe, of Southern California News Group.

Regards  —  Cliff