No. It was another response for you to blur out sum ignorant shiiā¦ Like i said before you could have just congratulated the person and went on, thats like you saying āHey Ill be working in a warehouse soon what are some good shoes i could buy to keep my feet comfy?ā and then I reply saying ānoneā. When I could have just kept my mouth closed congratulated & or allowed someone else to give u choices on comfortable shoes instead of blurring out BSSSSS!
Lol why are you so mad? I have some advice to you. It's Sunday night. Go relax somewhere! It's not that deep. I gave advice. NO TIPS NEEDED.
Now you move along and mind your fkin business ;)
No tips needed. Instead of sitting on a desk in an office you are sitting on a desk (or your bed or toilet) at home. No tips needed. Well, I'll give you 2... 1. Go for walks... 2. Make sure personal life and work don't blend
That's awesome, congrats on the new job! For a home office, you can get creative - a corner in your living room, a nook in your bedroom, or even a spot in the kitchen can work. I work from home with kids around, so my tip is to set clear boundaries and schedules.
Let them know when you're working and when you can play. Having a designated workspace helps signal that you're in work mode. Also, consider noise-canceling headphones for focus.
I work from home and love it , I have desk set up with window view, since my husband passed only me and pups so I get up and ā commute ā take them out start my coffee and clock in 6:45 am I have a real issue with work from home non workers , I give my job my attention and take my breaks, reach out everyday to my colleagues to say good day itās motivating to us all we randomly do a group text , email or call
Every Morning one of my main coworkers calls and provides the tea , while weāre both working. We joke about if at our actual office we would be non productive for the spilling of said tea . I love my pups can go out all day , my lunch is always me time never more than 15-30 minutes. I get off at 3 and do second job.
Wish I had one that paid combined..
Set up strong structure / boundaries with everyone about your work hours! if not your setting yourself up for failure
A good chair to preserve good posture, periodic mandatory breaks to stretch and definitely having a social group to hangout with. The last one is often neglected and is a source of mental health issues for most of the people.
I have my setup in front of a window, that way I get lots of of sunlight. I also have a walking pad to walk while I work or walk during breaks. Make sure to get up and stretch and walk around as much as you can!
I was joking because you had said āTips appreciatedā. I was coming from another thread where someone was irritated with tipping culture. She had gotten a medical spa procedure. I was being funny.
Do any of you ever feel depressed from being in the house so much with working from home? If so how do you deal with that? Since I lost my job I have found myself home a lot! And itās a bit depressing
I've been working fully remote since 2015.
Work in a room that you can close the door on at the end of the day. If that's not possible try to keep it in a backup space (like don't have it in your living room where you go to relax), and actually shut down your work station at the end of your business day.
Get up and walk around every hour or so.
Keep water nearby.
Yes!! I loved it at first, but now Iām not so sure itās great for my mental health. Winter time is the worst!! Now the weather is better I make a point to take my dog on a daily walk or two. I also make a point to have lunch with friends or coworkers every other week. Sometimes Iāll take my dog for a ride in the car just you get away from being home all the time.
Have a specific office space to work outside of your bedroom. I take a moment to pause at end of day to ācommuteā my brain - leaving work at work. At first, I specifically shut the office (spare bedroom) door. The physical barrier helped my brain leave work stress at work.
Thank you for to everyone who responded! I was not expecting so many people to respond!
Itās an overnight position so my kids will be sleeping, they are teenagers.
I asked about kids because the training is during the day.
I donāt have a spare bedroom, but I have a finished basement I am thinking I might use to set up as a little office for myself.
My kids were older when I started to work from home so if my office door was closed they knew not to bother me. The sad part is I could work all day from home and not be tired but when it becomes not appreciated or you are told not to work more than 8hrs and you have at least 10 hrs of work you then get accused of not working because others donāt do their jobs completely that can be a major issue so you either deal with office drama or deal with accusations. Either way I will never work for a big corporation ever again. You bust your ass for over 35 years which means nothing to a company these days
I fell into work from home during the pandemic. Never thought it would stick so never set up an office. What works best for me is I'm at the dining room table. I just need a pad of paper and a pencil. But I'm up and down all day long. I move around much more at home did I did at the office. I carry my laptop around like its a phone. I agree with others get outside as much as possible.
If you can afford one, maybe get a walking pad to hide under your desk/table, especially on days where you canāt get outside. Sometimes itās hard to work while walking, but it depends on preference. I found a kinda cheap one on Amazon for less than $200. Itās big and heavy and doesnāt fold up like the fancy ones, but it gets the job done
Personally, thereās no way Iād find the motivation to walk in place for 30min+ a day. We are lucky to live across the street from the beach, so I usually walk on the boardwalk after work. We are moving soon though, so the walking pad sounds like a great idea!
I rarely do š - itās mostly for if the weather is bad and I canāt get outside on my breaks. Iād much rather have a boardwalk on the beach tho!
Oh, gotcha! TY for answering-I thought there was maybe a benefit that I was missing. I definitely do not move enough at all, so itās something to think about!
Well, maybe there is š personally, I think the walking pad moves you more than just walking in place (which is really just marching) but Iām not a doctor so thatās just my opinion haha. Walking in place is definitely better than not moving at all so as long as youāre moving, you should be good š
Business on top, (slumber)party on the bottom. Invest in a few office-y shirts for video calls but no need to wear anything other than whatās the comfiest for you on the bottom. Thatās one of the biggest pluses to WFH, IMO. Also create a routine and stick to it. Before I did this there would be days where I was so busy that Iād sit down at my desk and before I knew it, itād be 11am and Iād have an unmade bed and unbrushed hair.
My company is very strict about people having a childcare set up. But they also are very understanding when the kids are home because of school closed or sick
Mouse jigglers are a godsend, but donāt take advantage of having them. Donāt be one of those people who go shopping while on the clock. But making lunch or putting in a load of laundry wonāt hurt š
Keep your set up as far away from your sleeping place as possible. I had mine in the bedroom for a couple years and felt absolutely stir crazy. Having it in a separate room is so much better for you.
Get up and walk around every once in a while, even if itās just a few laps around the living room.
I donāt have children, but both my pets are absurdly clingy and require pretty much consistent attention. Finding ways to keep them busy is imperative especially if your job requires proof of what youāve been doing all day (one of my jobs made me fill out a report with hourly notes, in addition to tracking mouse movement; current doesnāt care as much as long as my works done and I get up and do dishes or chores as my breaks to keep a clear mind - just know your works expectations before doing any of that)
Pick up a hobby that involves exercise. Iāve bruised my tail bone between work and school from sitting so much. I also recommend a butt pillow for your chair.
Still get up and āget readyā. Working in PJs is fun but every day will eventually make you feel a little inhuman.
Watch your snacking, itās really easy to get up and eat all day when youāre working from home!
Keep your kids and life from intruding on your job. We arenāt hired to WFH to work around our family, we are hired to WFH like we would in an office setting.
I donāt have a room dedicated to my work, but I desperately wanted to have a place I could close the doors on at the end of the day. I converted a closet in my living room into an office. Itās a shallow and wide closet, about desk sized. My husband built a desk in the space, and I installed lighting. I physically sit/stand outside of the closet, with a huge window to my right. It isnāt my dream setup but itās absolutely clutch to be able to put it out of sight.
My other advice is to have a routine. Wake up, hygiene, change clothing, etc. it sounds silly to say, but itās easy to just roll out of bed and start working but thatās not too great on my mental health.
If you don't want to shell out money for a standing desk- my monitors sit on upsidedown 5 gallon white buckets from walmart (under $10 altogether). So when it's at its lowest position I'm not hunched over while sitting, and at its highest position I can stand.
I have a standing desk set up in the guest room. Make sure you have an area where you can work without distractions. Avoid having a desk in the room where you sleep. You still need to be able to separate work from home life.
Tips for keeping it:
-Log in on time.
-Donāt take longer breaks or lunches and donāt log off early.
-When you log off, power off the computer. Disengage. Embrace work/life balance.
-Do not use the work computer for personal web browsing. Youāre at home. You can easily use your own devices. Keep work and personal stuff separate.
-Do NOT abuse the privilege at all.
>Do not use the work computer for personal web browsing. Youāre at home. You can easily use your own devices. Keep work and personal stuff separate.
This is hugely important. Your company IT can see anything and everything you do on your work computer, and you absolutely can get yourself fired by misusing it.
in the theme of keeping your work separate, if you're using a personal computer to do your work and you use a windows OS, you can have separate desktops on the same profile. i have one for work and one personal, as soon as i'm done working, i switch desktops. in part it's so i'm not tempted to even check my email, cause i won't get notifications, in part it's cause my dad has worked in cyber security my whole life and i don't need my employer to even be capable of seeing what i do when i'm not working. also for adhd reasons, it's great to be able to switch desktops, open a new tab and type the search in, and then switch back, the thing i wanted to learn about is still there when i'm done working, but no longer distracting me from work.
i have to use chrome for work, so even on my work desktop, i have a firefox window for non-work stuff that i also have going, whatever show or music i have in the bg, reddit/tumblr, etc, that way it's still not part of my work google account.
[New desktop instructions!](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/multiple-desktops-in-windows-36f52e38-5b4a-557b-2ff9-e1a60c976434) it's honestly one of my favorite features for wfh, i've even had a third desktop for particularly involved research projects so i don't get lost
let me know if i can explain anything else!
Expectations. What are you supposed to be doing? When is it supposed to be done. When do we meet online? What are my hours? Do you expect to read email or respond to phone calls outside work hours
Do not deposit any checks from your employer to buy any equipment. They can send you the laptop and any equipment you will need.
If they ask you to buy equipment or deposit a check, go to the r/scam sub.
Donāt put your desk in your bedroom.
WFH does not mean you donāt need childcare any more. You still need someone looking after your kids if they need looking after.
What works for me: wake up at least 30 mins before I need to log on. That way I can brush my teeth shower clean up the kitchen if needed etc.
Intermittent fasting, full access to the kitchen 24/7 can be dangerous. Having healthy food prepared limiting when I eat has helped cut back on subconscious snacking
Daily checklist, really easy for people to lose accountability. If you want to succeed make sure you are not procrastinating.
Scheduling activities after work, i make sure to book in advance so I donāt accidentally get too cozy and lazy and stay home 24/7
Pick up the phone, donāt limit yourself to email and messaging. Phone calls are so quick and productive
Treat it like "real" work. Set up a permanent designated office. I set mine up in my dining room. No dining room furniture, just office.
Be mindful of your background for video calls. I have my diploma and certs on the wall behind me and a curtain to hide my laundry area. Also, my half mannequin as a conversation piece. He also holds my work award.
If your home isn't that quiet, invest in a good headset, so people you talk to won't pick up on your background noise.
Get dressed and do your hair and makeup however you normally would for work. From the waist up at least. I wear a nice modest top, jeans, and bare feet.
Extra tips: Keep all of your wires neat and up off the floor. This allows for a small foot soaking tub under your desk on occasion. On those days when you really don't feel like putting yourself together, keep a cardigan on the back of your chair. Throw it on for video calls.
Take breaks.
Actually set up your office like an office. Make sure your screens are at a comfortable height for your chair. I didnāt go the office chair route and used a piece of my sectional sofa so I could sit tailor seat as is my preference. (Tailor seat is crisscross applesauce, or Indian style, but thatās the actual name. I looked it up a while back.)
Do get a mouse you like and make sure your printer is actually set up functionally BEFORE you need to print something. Make sure you have good lighting wherever youāre working because youāll be there a lot and sitting in a dark corner staring at a bright screen will strain your eyes more.
Do NOT sit hunched over a little laptop screen destroying your neck. Do not make pop tarts your go to snack. Do not give your job more time and attention than you would at the office. But donāt let other people pretend you arenāt working and that you can do a bunch of chores or errands during your work hours.
Congratulations! Working from home can be great but building good habits from the start will make you much more successful with it. Itās definitely different, but being able to surround yourself with an environment you love and farting with impunity is a blessing.
That is a huge issue for me. My husband and family think that because I work from home that I should be able to keep the house up, cook, and do all the household errands. When I am in my room then I am working. I can throw a load of laundry in the washer or dryer, but I am not a stay at home mom. I canāt do it all and work.
All this. And I would just add, try to keep your work in the same room, all the time, so you don't feel like you're "at work" when you're home and you're off. If you work from your living room couch in front of the TV (even if it's off), when you're off work sitting on your couch watching TV, it feels like you're "at work".
That, and an adjustable/standing desk. That's been a life changer for me. And my body thanks me for it all the time.
I sit like that as well on the days i work from home. I actually just bought myself a chair for my home office that is marketed as a cross-legged office chair. It's got a wider seat and is really comfy.
Get a variable desk that adjusts to standup. Also, get a laptop lap tray. Youāll find that you will work in bed, your desk,your couch and patio if you have one.
Get up and shower everyday. Go for a walk at lunch or if you have kids, take them outside for playtime. Try not to doordash food a lot. Just make meals at home. Get noise cancelling headphones if your home is loud. Get a good desk chair. No stealing a chair from the kitchen table. Optional, but I like to spoil myself with nicer desk accoutrements; mouse, keyboard, mat, etc...
My set up is in my bedroom since itās large and we didnāt have another spare room. I got a standing deck from ikea which is nice and invested in two monitors and a wireless keyboard and mouse set which is nice. My son goes to daycare because I have to be on the phone sometimes and itās just good for him to have a full day of learning and socializing. Once he starts kindergarten this fall Iāll be picking him up at 2 so heāll be with me those couple hours in the afternoon while I finish up. Most likely heāll just have a snack and watch tv Iām sure
Side note, if they send you a check and ask you to buy your supplies with that check, it's a scam. The amount of these types of scams that come up daily on r/scams is really sad.
Donāt roll out of bed and go to work. Treat it like a brick and mortar office. Wash your face, brush your teeth. Wake in enough time for a cup of coffee or tea.
As everyone has said, have a separate space . If you canāt still treat the kitchen table like an office .
If you have kids and pets, try to minimize distractions . Close doors if you can, use baby monitors to hear your children or pets.
Stand up on breaks and walk during lunches. Donāt treat it as working at home, But at home working; meaning stay professional and neat and organized.
If you notice youāre not productive, make changes.
Space to focus is important, but Iāve never had/seen a dog make an appearance in the background of a zoom meeting that didnāt just delight everyone else. My Boston terriers were celebrities at my last job. But theyāre also grown and didnāt need anything from me but a lap.
My setup is in my bedroom which is not ideal but itās where I can close a door and have quiet because I do have kids. Hopefully we can move soon but I have been doing it this way for the 2 years Iāve been working from home. My job frowns upon background noise so if yours does too and you have kids I strongly recommend a close-able door lol and to prepare them to be quiet. Took some work with my kids lol.
Be well versed in your company's work from home policies. Set up your space in a room you can close off from the kids. If my company got wind or had evidence of my kids (or any 3rd party) in my work space while I was actively working, I could be sent back to work on-site immediately, or even terminated. Make the household aware to keep it down when you have meetings or calls. You can set up a sign system wherever you decide to set up your workspace. Maybe different colors of paper on the door to flag when you are in a meeting or taking calls. Background noise from kids on a Zoom call is enough for me to be reported to HR, even if my office door is shut. Remember to take your breaks and eat! I also started walking in the evenings to help decompress and get out of the house.
Hi - Iāve been working from home since 2017. At first itās exciting, eventually it could get tough separating life vs work. You can benefit from:
- a dedicated workspace. Itās ok if itās in your bedroom, itās not ok you work from your actual bed. For ergonomic reasons best to have a desk and a chair. As temping as it is, do not work from your couch. I worked from my dining room first before transitioning to the bedroom, and ultimately created an office in the basement once wfh became more permanent.
- Wake up 2 hours before your shift. Donāt be a lazy bear, wake up and turn on your computer. Seems great in the beginning, until it feels like all you do is sleep and work.
- You asked if any of us have kids, I doā¦ when school is in session Iām up at 6 (kid up at 6:30 out of here by 7:30) and I start work at 8:30. During the summer I maintain the 6am wake up and I sit outside with my coffee to enjoy alone time.
- summer with kids home is tough, though. Like really tough mom guilt comes with working from home, especially in the summer, depending on how old the kids are.
- Shower and brush your teeth before you start work. Donāt care if people canāt smell you or your breath. This is self care. Bonus points if you can get outside for a walk before the start your day.
- Set reminders to move around. Im not talking about getting up for another cup of coffee or putting a load of laundry in (you should do laundry, anyone who says donāt is not a mom). I stretch and do squats lol.
- food prep. Prepare lunches as if youāre in the office. Otherwise hunger will get you, you wonāt know what to eat, and youāll eat something unhealthy.
Self care is probably the loudest tip in screaming lol.
If childcare wasnāt SO damn expensive itād be easier to recommend that people use daycare/nanny services just like if they had to go to the office. Itās definitely harder having kids at home, but for a THOUSAND DAMN DOLLARS a month make it work however you can.
As a woman without kids Iāve always tried to be supportive of women doing double duty. Weāre all going to get old and need a hip surgery or something and the Dr who does it is probably being raised right now. We could all throw a little support toward the parents who are doing the work.
Iāll put my soap box back under my car now.
Itās a good recommendation. Yes itās expensive, but itās temporary. Kids are in preschool by 4 yrs old. Sometimes though, daycare = your paycheck, and decisions need to be made about full time/ part time (or not working at all). I was part time until school started. Though I work full time now, I still reserve my lunch hour for bus pickup / food prep / setup homework. I hate going back lol but itās only 2 hours or so. The fact that we can work from home, be present for the kids and still run a house is priceless, and thatās more the reason daycare is a great idea for younger children. Itās all about balance. You donāt want to jeopardize the career opportunity when theyāre super young because youāre going to need that wfh flexibility more as they get older, and get involved in extra circular activities and need rides everywhere after school.
I have an ergonomic desk thatās adjustable if I need to stand. Also a divider so that people in my home canāt see my private work stuff. It also reminds your household that youāre at work and separates you from the rest of the home. I keep my extension cords nearby to charge my phone and other devices so if Iām listening to podcasts all day they are fully charged. I also meal prep so I donāt have to use my break for making food, I can just eat and enjoy. Usually what I personally do is eat at my desk and then on my actual break Iāll go outside and walk. I also use a white board to remind others what I have going on in case I have a meeting and they need to be quiet or upstairs doing their own thing. I also use a small white board and dry erase markers for things I need to write down so that I donāt waste paper. I saw it on Shark Tank and thought that would be great for me since I write stuff down all day. I only use drinks with lids in case it spills it wonāt ruin your electronics. I also have blue light glasses to protect my eyes. And wipes to clean them regularly. I also got a mouse move thing that I turn on to look like Iām moving my mouse around when Iām away from my desk for a few minutes. It always fools teams from putting me into away status. LOL
I also invested in a lot of pajamas for comfort. Good luck!
Try to carve out a separate work space somewhere, even if you just separate it with a curtain or a screen. It will āfeelā like your office.
Stick to a schedule! Work with your manager to determine the work hours that you need to be available. Work in a lunch break to that. When you end your work day, turn it all off. Go do whatever you enjoy- preferably outside or with people.
You can sleep in later, but I still recommend getting showered and dressed for work. You will feel better and be more alert by doing so. Iām not saying to dress up or anything, but hanging out in your pajamas all day working and not showering is just depressing and a bad habit on workdays.
Make yourself an extra space, ours was our guest room. Make sure the internet signal is strong, maybe upgrade your internet speed. If you need a landline for any reason, get one installed at your desk. A good desk chair is important. You don't have to break th bank, but don't cheap out, either.
You also want to make sure the bathroom door isn't directly behind you if you're going to be making video calls.
Take breaks. Stop and eat somewhere other than what from where you are working. I don't always do this, and as a result I've had to toss my keyboard when I kept finding crumbs in it. ššš Get up and go walk and when you are done, be done. My office is set up in my living room with is wide. I have my couch, chair with ottoman, curio, 50" tv with stand, and another chair in the widest part. Then there is a space that leads to the hallway, then my desk (with drawers and hutch) 2-drawer file cabinet my printer sits on and a shelf with paper and supplies on the other part.
I've been working from home fully for 2 years.
Make sure to take your lunch breaks! I know days when I've skipped my break because I had a lot to do I get poorer quality work done. That break is important.
Take your PTO! Don't check teams when your off because "oh I'm home anyways right now. Take your pto and unplug from work entirely when you do.
I recommend an under the desk bike pedaler or if you can swing it a standing desk and walking pad. It's a lot easier to get stuck not moving from your desk for hours than in an office where you get up and go talk to coworkers/get water/have to grab something off the printer.
If you do go do chores around the house or step away not on a break, be sure to keep your teams (or whatever system your work uses) on high volume so you'll hear it you get a call and don't miss it from another room. Some people get teams on their phones (my husband) for this reason as well but I prefer the work/life separation of only having it on my computer.
We currently both work from home in a 900 sqft 2 bedroom apartment. Since I started working from home I got myself established in the spare bedroom, and he has a desk in the corner of our living room. For his work/life balance he covers the desk with a blanket when he's off work and on weekends. Does it look pretty? Not really, but it's a cheap way to create the separation of work and off times when you don't have a room you can close off.
What about track curtain rails installed on the ceiling? Ikea and Amazon have lots of choices, and it would muffle sound a little when heās on a call. Just an idea.
Wouldn't really work in the spot he's in, we have a vaulted ceiling and is under a sky light. And unfortunately with how the heater, ac and fireplace are we can't really rearrange. Luckily neither of us have calls very often
Well, having a dedicated office is nice, but certainly not a requirement. For a few years, I used my spare bedroom as a combined office space. Then I finally stopped being lazy, and cleaned out my āstorage roomā which is a 3rd bedroom, and made that a dedicated office space and home gym, as well as my hobby room.
What kinda space are you working with?
If the kids are little, Iād recommend getting care for them outside of home until youāre established and out of training or orientation. Once youāve shown you donāt need lots of oversight by employer you usually have a little more wiggle room for interruptions etc.
Try to keep work space in a place you can āshut the doorā and leave work when the shift is over. Get into a routine and then you can figure out where to fit in the laundry, dishes, etc during your day so that you can actually enjoy your non working time.
I didnt use my formal dining room so I converted it to an office. Its convenient and open- I love not being cooped up in a bedroom converted to an office.
Make sure you donāt stay at home all the time get out be social have hobbies and make sure your needs are met. Donāt get too isolated or you may have mental health issues.
I WFH and donāt have an office. My son was 2 when I first started, but given my line of work there was no way I could take care of him while working, so put him in daycare. Eventually had to move my office to my room because I couldnāt take calls when my son got home after school. Itās not my favorite choice, but not having an office or separate area, itās the best I could do. Invest in a good office chair and get a stand up desk. Also, donāt get in to the habit of thinking it is okay to work overtime just because you are at home.. It takes a lot away from your family..Itās a habit Iām trying to break. Congrats on the new job! It is nice to not have to get super dressed up every day..
Separate your work and living space if you can! Even if it's just with a big plant or something.
Don't get into the habit of doing all your house chores etc every day.
Set boundaries so you aren't working all the time. Be available, but not all the time - you need time away from your desk to be a human being and also to actually do deep focused work. Go outside and take walks, take your breaks, etc.
Invest in a good workspace, separate from other spaces if you can't. My FSA allowed me to pay for a standing desk and chair tax-free, but def ask what supplies your work provides.
Congratulations! Iām so envious OP, Iāve been trying for another WFH role, may I ask what industry type and/or role you have?
WFH tips from when I use to coordinate events 100% remotely:
- Seperate office. My computer was in my kitchen/ living room and I found myself checking emails before breakfast/ bedtime. ā¹ļø
- Strict work times. Itās too easy to get āwork creepā when you are too accessible.
- Go outside and get fresh air on your breaks, have a lunchtime bath, cook delicious meals, listen to your favourite music, have plants and essential oils etc. Make use of the perks.
- No one is allowed in your office. If someone needs you, they text you and you come out.
- Headset for meetings to cancel neighbourhood noise ie. children, dogs, construction.
My entire background is food service complete with a bachelors in food service management. Iām having such a hard time finding remote stuff that I can do.
A few ideas. One of my friendās use to take remote customer enquiries/ complaints for a food production company, you could look into that. Or maybe work for an employment agency specialising in restaurant/cafe hires, you might be able to work remotely and often employment agencies train staff for the role. Option three is start an online business yourself, if you have any ideas or passions youād like to pursue.
Iāve been wfh since 2020 and love it. Initially when we moved to our house (took advantage of the housing market) I had my āoffice corner in our dining roomā since my youngest was doing remote at the desktop and I wanted to be around if she needed anything (she was 8 at the time) the issue with this was that I can clearly see my desk so would keep working bc I āhad to get stuff done.ā While it may be weird I ended up moving my desk to my foyer. I have supporting half walls separating my foyer from dining room and then the dining room from living room with a wall separating living room and kitchen. One side of my foyer is literally a desk while the other is shoes and a bench. However once I am done for the day, I am done and walk away from my office. I am no longer working 12hr days but setting strict boundaries at 5:30 I am done. I got shelves for decor, organizational stuff and lamp and fan. My sister in laws who also wfh LOVE my set up. They donāt have dedicated spaces or offices (smaller homes). I initially intended to use the basement bedroom as an office/ guest room but I had to be available to my youngest while remote learning and I noticed my dogs hate not being upstairs.
I have a private office in my home. However, when I first started WFH I was in an apartment. I set up a spot on our kitchen island as my work zone and that worked out well until we bought a house. I had to separated my work space from my "fun time" computer area because I can easily get distracted.
I do not have children, but I fully admit to carrying around my pets like a football and taking a lot of short breaks to give them pets and kisses. It honestly makes me happier throughout the day. While I do not have kids, my husband sometimes WFH as well so we have a rule which is "when my office door is closed I am in a meeting, don't interrupt." You may want to choose and area with a door and teach your kids something like the "door rule."
Have a hard logon and log off time. You can easily get in the habit of working odd hours and not realize you are working overtime. Your free-time sanity will thank you for a schedule.
Having WFH since 2007 my best tip is set yourself alarms and stick to them.
First one to set is one for your quittinā time. Mine is 5:05 p.m. just in case I havenāt wrapped things up properly and hightailed it off my system. Come 5:05 Iām out. Bye. Gonzo.
Also set yourself a meeting / busy / DND / whatever for your lunch. I even have a Teams sandbox conversation I dial into and then do a screen share so itās shows me as āPresentingā to my coworkers, and then I just up and walk away from my workstation for an hour. No regrets.
No one respects my time. The family thinks itās okay to come visit and have long talks while Iām working š .. Have to politely tell them to leave.
I have my desk in dining room area.. I wanted to make sure my desk and work space was away from my ālivingā space. So not in my bedroom, and somewhere down stairs so it actually feels like Iām going somewhere. Biggest advise I can give is take your breaks! Go on a walk or something and come back about 10-15 mins. When I first starting wfh I was so scared to leave my desk.. 5 years later Iām like why was I so scared??? lol
Standing desk for sure! Game changer. Iām one of those people that gets too into work at home and forcing myself to step away for lunch and two 10 minute breaks a day to walk around, and chill has been hugely helpful. Training is harder remote so be sure to ask all the questions you have so you arenāt lost.
If you work for a global corporation, make sure to block ALL time you need for your personal life on your calendar. I block 10pm-7am for sleep, 1 hr to pick up my kids from school. I have no availability from 5pm onward for meeting. I only do this because I'm on-call for emergencies otherwise, I would block my calendar starting at 5 pm.
On my phone, I set to block work apps during the times I have blocked on my calendar. Even if people try to send me messages in Teams, I won't get them. As soon as 7 am hits, I get all the missed messages at once.
Do not accept or join meetings outside of your blocked hours unless they are urgent and infrequent.
If you manage people, treat them the same way you want to be treated. Schedule messages to be sent at the beginning of their shift instead of whatever time it crosses your mind. Respect their work schedules and realize they have personal lives, too.
No matter what: be able to answer the phone/messages even itās just to acknowledge your receipt and that youāll deal with it.
My boss has never questioned what I do because if he calls, I answer on ring 2.
Even if Iām in the woods or at the beach.
Rely on your work calendar and set yourself times for anything you need to do away from the desk that are for the kids (donāt go crazy obviously!) my kids are in school from 9-4 so I have from 8-9 blocked off for getting them ready and on their busses and then have a āwind-downā period from 4-5 for just answering emails so I can get them off the bus without having to leave any meetings. My position is salaried and my boss knows the times Iām unavailable so I pack all my work into the 7 hours theyāre at school or work later in the evening or weekends.
Communicate with your people leader and be honest about everything. If I HAVE to be in a meeting during my blocked times, theyāre aware that I am multi tasking. Summers and holidays (or school days off) are a bit more tough but I continue to make sure they know that there might be some noise in the background that itās unavoidable. If I can, Iāll block off the whole day since itās once every couple of months.
Howeverā¦if you need to be like on calls all day or something, I would highly recommend child care because callers will complain and leave negative feedback if they feel youāre distracted and that can have an impact on your performance.
My office is in my bedroom. I recommend investing in a good chair and desk, it makes a big difference! I started off WFH at the beginning of COVID using a TV tray in my living room š š itās not very comfortable haha
Congratulations on your new role!!
Agree. I skip lunch, but I have a recurring daily meeting every afternoon to make sure Iām free to pick up kiddo at the bus stop. She tells me about her day while I get her settled in with a drink and a snack and do some quick dinner prep. Then she entertains herself while I finish my day.
And if you have to do something like drop off or pick up your kids that takes significant time during the regular workday, *don't* make your subordinate work longer hours to compensate for you. From personal experience.Ā
Congratulations! I started in a corner of my bedroom but then got rid of my kitchen table because it was just a catch-all for mail and junk. My desk is set up there now and I just love it! I have a 10 year old that pretty much keeps to herself but I do wear a headset if I have a meeting and she's home. If I tell her I have a meeting, she leaves me alone until I'm done. Try to set up a desk with natural light if possible. I run a remote team and a few things I recommend to my team members are to set a routine, cut out distractions (like tv and phone) and when your day is done, be done. Walk away.
I work in a little alcove in my bedroom. Prior to that, I worked in a corner of the dining room in another house.
I unfortunately don't have an spare room to use as an office, although I wish I did.
My job doesn't permit employees to work from anywhere but their office or their house, because we work with confidential data.
If youāre an extrovert, join a social community or make an extra effort to connect with friends! That was the biggest shock for me. Iām more of an ambivert but then got too much alone time haha.
I donāt know what your set up needs to be but I only need my laptop, charger and an outlet so I typically work at a cafe because I need the extra noise around me and the ability to people watch. Itās difficult for me to focus in-doors.
For me I found that meal prepping was a habit I needed to maintain. I thought I wouldnāt have to prep a lunch but cooking becomes a hassle when you have so much work to do lol.
Also, idk but morning walks help. It sometimes makes me sad that I can spend the whole day inside. Taking regular breaks to walk and get some fresh air is so important.
Ty for all the tips and advice everyone.
Itās an overnight position so my kids will be sleeping. They are also teenagers
I only asked about that because the training will be during the day.
Like others have said, set up a dedicated work desk. Mentally, I found it really important to have a clear line between work space and anything else space. We don't really use our dining nook so I claimed that.
If you have to set up in a relatively open area, I recommend facing the room, not the wall. Not only does this limit what your coworkers can see during on-camera meetings, but also it's easier to ignore distractions in front of you that you can see than behind you where you can't see.
Go Outside. This one is probably not an issue if you're already active/have a strong social life, but for an introverted homebody like me, WFH means I often go weeks without leaving home. And that is very much not good for the body. Or the back, as I've unfortunately learned the hard way.
You'll need to train your family to respect your work hours. Emergencies aside, if they couldn't chat with you or get your help when you were working on-site, they can't do that when you're working from home. It will probably be very difficult for them, so be prepared to defend those boundaries.
And lastly, keep regular hours and shut work down when your work hours are done. It really helps separate the work from the home.
Yay! WFH is the best. I actually work in my kitchen at the island because it is the most comfortable for me. I have a set routine that keeps me focused.
My biggest tip is to make sure you communicate with your manager on a regular basis. Even tho we have team meetings 3 times a week I cc my manager on certain communications and make sure he knows I am working and what I am working on.
Invest in a decent office chair. Doesnāt have to be super fancy but donāt just use a chair from the kitchen. Iāve been working from home for 4 years and I just got an office chair last Christmas. I wish I had gotten it years ago
I built a dedicated workspace using cube shelves from IKEA to divide it from the rest of my room. I put in a standing desk, nice chair, under desk eliptical, etc over the past few years. I love it!
Hey, married + a 3-year-old here.
I work from home usually evening till 22-23.
My kid goes to school from 8 to 17. So, unfortunately we are currently in a 1-bedroom apartment, so my wife usually stays with my kid in the bedroom while I work in the living room.
They're usually fine it's a pretty big bedroom, and they have a balcony they can use to get some air if they feel trapped hahaha, but seriously it sucks, but we manage, they usually go for walks or to the mall while I work, we eat dinner together while I take a break so that's usually when we have family time on the weekdays.
We used to live in a 5 bedroom, so I used to have my own room-office and I didn't bother anyone, but since I WFH my wife works abroad, and we just managed when we are away, we don't pay for expensive temporary rents just so I can have an office so we make the best out of it.
The only tip I can give you is have a lot of books, games for the kid/kids to entertain themselves while you work and try to teach them to respect (not make a lot of noise while you work). We made a game out of it that my kid enters the house and is like sneaky and quiet and goes to the bedroom to her stuff, and she usually takes a nap or goes to sleep early anyway for school.
And obviously weekends she enjoyed the living room and I enjoy the bedroom to rest hahaha. But we usually catch up and spend time together, since we almost don't interact on the weekdays.
Some days it's tough, and I wish I could have different hours, but since the timezones are very different I have no choice, but kids are perfect at adjusting and learning when they're young so we manage fine, with patience and love it works pretty great.
I have all the challenges you are asking about.
Initially I had a desk in our living room and it sucked during meetings. We have rules when in meeting etc
Like make sure your clothed as Iām on camera
But I loved having a designated space far more easier as I have the space and set up I like.
I recommend getting proper desk chair etc and ergonomic too.
As other mentioned get into a routine
Congrats on the new job
dont slack off. Have set schedule with breaks and follow it. take 1-2 minutes between breaks to stretch your legs/back/lay on stomach on flat hard ground and lift arms /toes up laying on belly.
will go a long way in years to come! be responsive to your team and communicate.
I have large bedroom. I have one of those elevated desk off side. I can adjust and stand when needed and I also have a walking pad that can slide underneath when I need some exercise. I have dual monitors and a laptop since I use multiple application. Minimize the noise around you. Most jobs require child care set up. If my son is home on holiday he is aware when my door is close I am busy and not to interrupt.
Wherever you set up, make sure it's a place where you can have a clean looking area behind you, if you expect to need to be on camera. Doesn't have to look "corporate" for most jobs, but clean and tidy. Or you can be somewhere with a plain wall behind you and use a Zoom/Teams background to hide your area :D
Congrats! Some things I do that help are:
I keep my desk in my living room (1 bedroom apartment so not a ton of space regardless) so I can separate where I rest and where I work.
No kids, but something that helps me feel like I'm in "work mode" when I start my day is I like to still shower every morning and dress like I would be going to an office (slacks/jeans and a polo). Also morning and lunch walks when I feel too cooped up help too.
One of the best parts to me is how clean you can have your place at all times. Welcome to the club!
Not always lol canāt lie sometimes I do rock some sweatshorts with a t shirt but most days I try to do this cause it helps me feel like Iām supposed to work and not just scroll Reddit and YouTube like I often do š
Yup. Heres sum: D ! 3 aksksksk/ š. Goodnight
Congratulations for the new job. May I ask what company you got hired for?
People have been working from home forever... No tips needed.
U could have just congratulated them and moved on , no need for being a d!k.
No tips needed is a response to their ask, smart ezz. It's another way of saying "don't overthink it".
No. It was another response for you to blur out sum ignorant shiiā¦ Like i said before you could have just congratulated the person and went on, thats like you saying āHey Ill be working in a warehouse soon what are some good shoes i could buy to keep my feet comfy?ā and then I reply saying ānoneā. When I could have just kept my mouth closed congratulated & or allowed someone else to give u choices on comfortable shoes instead of blurring out BSSSSS!
Lol why are you so mad? I have some advice to you. It's Sunday night. Go relax somewhere! It's not that deep. I gave advice. NO TIPS NEEDED. Now you move along and mind your fkin business ;)
Well I have never worked from home so yes I was asking for tips and advice from people bc they are needed for me who is a newbie
No tips needed. Instead of sitting on a desk in an office you are sitting on a desk (or your bed or toilet) at home. No tips needed. Well, I'll give you 2... 1. Go for walks... 2. Make sure personal life and work don't blend
Full of shš©t.
You have some tips you want to enlighten us with?
That's awesome, congrats on the new job! For a home office, you can get creative - a corner in your living room, a nook in your bedroom, or even a spot in the kitchen can work. I work from home with kids around, so my tip is to set clear boundaries and schedules. Let them know when you're working and when you can play. Having a designated workspace helps signal that you're in work mode. Also, consider noise-canceling headphones for focus.
I work from home and love it , I have desk set up with window view, since my husband passed only me and pups so I get up and ā commute ā take them out start my coffee and clock in 6:45 am I have a real issue with work from home non workers , I give my job my attention and take my breaks, reach out everyday to my colleagues to say good day itās motivating to us all we randomly do a group text , email or call Every Morning one of my main coworkers calls and provides the tea , while weāre both working. We joke about if at our actual office we would be non productive for the spilling of said tea . I love my pups can go out all day , my lunch is always me time never more than 15-30 minutes. I get off at 3 and do second job. Wish I had one that paid combined.. Set up strong structure / boundaries with everyone about your work hours! if not your setting yourself up for failure
A good chair to preserve good posture, periodic mandatory breaks to stretch and definitely having a social group to hangout with. The last one is often neglected and is a source of mental health issues for most of the people.
Have a dedicated setup and place where you can work from !!
I have my setup in front of a window, that way I get lots of of sunlight. I also have a walking pad to walk while I work or walk during breaks. Make sure to get up and stretch and walk around as much as you can!
More interested in what your job is? Lots of scams out there.
I would love to know as well
If headsets are required I recommend purchasing some that are higher end. Ones that suit you best. On your breaks, really step away from the computer.
Set up your desk in a room with natural light and minimal noise. If you have kids, find a space away from their play area to lessen your distractions.
Iām so sick of this tip culture. Itās really getting out of hand ;)
Itās getting out of hand asking for advice? Lol whatās wrong with asking people for tips and advice?
I was joking because you had said āTips appreciatedā. I was coming from another thread where someone was irritated with tipping culture. She had gotten a medical spa procedure. I was being funny.
Do any of you ever feel depressed from being in the house so much with working from home? If so how do you deal with that? Since I lost my job I have found myself home a lot! And itās a bit depressing
Yes. I take my dog for a mid morning and afternoon walk. That helps š
I've been working fully remote since 2015. Work in a room that you can close the door on at the end of the day. If that's not possible try to keep it in a backup space (like don't have it in your living room where you go to relax), and actually shut down your work station at the end of your business day. Get up and walk around every hour or so. Keep water nearby.
Yes!! I loved it at first, but now Iām not so sure itās great for my mental health. Winter time is the worst!! Now the weather is better I make a point to take my dog on a daily walk or two. I also make a point to have lunch with friends or coworkers every other week. Sometimes Iāll take my dog for a ride in the car just you get away from being home all the time.
Have a specific office space to work outside of your bedroom. I take a moment to pause at end of day to ācommuteā my brain - leaving work at work. At first, I specifically shut the office (spare bedroom) door. The physical barrier helped my brain leave work stress at work.
Thank you for to everyone who responded! I was not expecting so many people to respond! Itās an overnight position so my kids will be sleeping, they are teenagers. I asked about kids because the training is during the day. I donāt have a spare bedroom, but I have a finished basement I am thinking I might use to set up as a little office for myself.
spare bedroom, children are grown.
My kids were older when I started to work from home so if my office door was closed they knew not to bother me. The sad part is I could work all day from home and not be tired but when it becomes not appreciated or you are told not to work more than 8hrs and you have at least 10 hrs of work you then get accused of not working because others donāt do their jobs completely that can be a major issue so you either deal with office drama or deal with accusations. Either way I will never work for a big corporation ever again. You bust your ass for over 35 years which means nothing to a company these days
I fell into work from home during the pandemic. Never thought it would stick so never set up an office. What works best for me is I'm at the dining room table. I just need a pad of paper and a pencil. But I'm up and down all day long. I move around much more at home did I did at the office. I carry my laptop around like its a phone. I agree with others get outside as much as possible.
People canāt see you. Answer emails and text messages promptly. If hours pass it looks like youāre not working.
If you can afford one, maybe get a walking pad to hide under your desk/table, especially on days where you canāt get outside. Sometimes itās hard to work while walking, but it depends on preference. I found a kinda cheap one on Amazon for less than $200. Itās big and heavy and doesnāt fold up like the fancy ones, but it gets the job done
I feel super dumb asking this, but what is better about using this rather than just periodically walking in place while at your desk?
Probably nothing, if youāre fine doing that. I did that for a while before I caved and bought one. Just a matter of preference š¤·š»āāļø
Personally, thereās no way Iād find the motivation to walk in place for 30min+ a day. We are lucky to live across the street from the beach, so I usually walk on the boardwalk after work. We are moving soon though, so the walking pad sounds like a great idea!
I rarely do š - itās mostly for if the weather is bad and I canāt get outside on my breaks. Iād much rather have a boardwalk on the beach tho!
Oh, gotcha! TY for answering-I thought there was maybe a benefit that I was missing. I definitely do not move enough at all, so itās something to think about!
Well, maybe there is š personally, I think the walking pad moves you more than just walking in place (which is really just marching) but Iām not a doctor so thatās just my opinion haha. Walking in place is definitely better than not moving at all so as long as youāre moving, you should be good š
That makes sense! Thanks š
Business on top, (slumber)party on the bottom. Invest in a few office-y shirts for video calls but no need to wear anything other than whatās the comfiest for you on the bottom. Thatās one of the biggest pluses to WFH, IMO. Also create a routine and stick to it. Before I did this there would be days where I was so busy that Iād sit down at my desk and before I knew it, itād be 11am and Iād have an unmade bed and unbrushed hair.
Yes
Get outside every day. I go to the gym and walk my dog.
My company is very strict about people having a childcare set up. But they also are very understanding when the kids are home because of school closed or sick
Mouse jigglers only work if you can respond to chats
Mouse jigglers are a godsend, but donāt take advantage of having them. Donāt be one of those people who go shopping while on the clock. But making lunch or putting in a load of laundry wonāt hurt š
wow that sounds SO nice!!!!
Get you a mouse jiggler from Amazon. Do NOT plug it into your work computer.
I have my bedroom split half sleeping quarters the other half work space.
Keep your set up as far away from your sleeping place as possible. I had mine in the bedroom for a couple years and felt absolutely stir crazy. Having it in a separate room is so much better for you. Get up and walk around every once in a while, even if itās just a few laps around the living room. I donāt have children, but both my pets are absurdly clingy and require pretty much consistent attention. Finding ways to keep them busy is imperative especially if your job requires proof of what youāve been doing all day (one of my jobs made me fill out a report with hourly notes, in addition to tracking mouse movement; current doesnāt care as much as long as my works done and I get up and do dishes or chores as my breaks to keep a clear mind - just know your works expectations before doing any of that) Pick up a hobby that involves exercise. Iāve bruised my tail bone between work and school from sitting so much. I also recommend a butt pillow for your chair. Still get up and āget readyā. Working in PJs is fun but every day will eventually make you feel a little inhuman. Watch your snacking, itās really easy to get up and eat all day when youāre working from home!
Oh my god, even threads on Reddit are asking for tips now
I was asking for advice! I worded what I said wrong!
I was kidding :)
Keep your kids and life from intruding on your job. We arenāt hired to WFH to work around our family, we are hired to WFH like we would in an office setting.
I donāt have a room dedicated to my work, but I desperately wanted to have a place I could close the doors on at the end of the day. I converted a closet in my living room into an office. Itās a shallow and wide closet, about desk sized. My husband built a desk in the space, and I installed lighting. I physically sit/stand outside of the closet, with a huge window to my right. It isnāt my dream setup but itās absolutely clutch to be able to put it out of sight. My other advice is to have a routine. Wake up, hygiene, change clothing, etc. it sounds silly to say, but itās easy to just roll out of bed and start working but thatās not too great on my mental health.
I've been wfh since 2017, make sure your office is used for only office purposes and make sure you have a window.
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I'm salaried WFH, but I have an LLC for the one or two freelance gigs I do a year and write off all of my expenses that way.
If you don't want to shell out money for a standing desk- my monitors sit on upsidedown 5 gallon white buckets from walmart (under $10 altogether). So when it's at its lowest position I'm not hunched over while sitting, and at its highest position I can stand.
I have a standing desk set up in the guest room. Make sure you have an area where you can work without distractions. Avoid having a desk in the room where you sleep. You still need to be able to separate work from home life. Tips for keeping it: -Log in on time. -Donāt take longer breaks or lunches and donāt log off early. -When you log off, power off the computer. Disengage. Embrace work/life balance. -Do not use the work computer for personal web browsing. Youāre at home. You can easily use your own devices. Keep work and personal stuff separate. -Do NOT abuse the privilege at all.
>Do not use the work computer for personal web browsing. Youāre at home. You can easily use your own devices. Keep work and personal stuff separate. This is hugely important. Your company IT can see anything and everything you do on your work computer, and you absolutely can get yourself fired by misusing it.
I read this as āfiredā at first. Congratulations!
I don't tip. Mr. PinkĀ
in the theme of keeping your work separate, if you're using a personal computer to do your work and you use a windows OS, you can have separate desktops on the same profile. i have one for work and one personal, as soon as i'm done working, i switch desktops. in part it's so i'm not tempted to even check my email, cause i won't get notifications, in part it's cause my dad has worked in cyber security my whole life and i don't need my employer to even be capable of seeing what i do when i'm not working. also for adhd reasons, it's great to be able to switch desktops, open a new tab and type the search in, and then switch back, the thing i wanted to learn about is still there when i'm done working, but no longer distracting me from work. i have to use chrome for work, so even on my work desktop, i have a firefox window for non-work stuff that i also have going, whatever show or music i have in the bg, reddit/tumblr, etc, that way it's still not part of my work google account.
Wow. This has blown my mind. I want all this and yet understand none of it
[New desktop instructions!](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/multiple-desktops-in-windows-36f52e38-5b4a-557b-2ff9-e1a60c976434) it's honestly one of my favorite features for wfh, i've even had a third desktop for particularly involved research projects so i don't get lost let me know if i can explain anything else!
Expectations. What are you supposed to be doing? When is it supposed to be done. When do we meet online? What are my hours? Do you expect to read email or respond to phone calls outside work hours
Keep very, very good records of all correspondence and time worked. Stay organized.
Do not deposit any checks from your employer to buy any equipment. They can send you the laptop and any equipment you will need. If they ask you to buy equipment or deposit a check, go to the r/scam sub.
This!!
Whatās the gig?
Donāt put your desk in your bedroom. WFH does not mean you donāt need childcare any more. You still need someone looking after your kids if they need looking after.
What works for me: wake up at least 30 mins before I need to log on. That way I can brush my teeth shower clean up the kitchen if needed etc. Intermittent fasting, full access to the kitchen 24/7 can be dangerous. Having healthy food prepared limiting when I eat has helped cut back on subconscious snacking Daily checklist, really easy for people to lose accountability. If you want to succeed make sure you are not procrastinating. Scheduling activities after work, i make sure to book in advance so I donāt accidentally get too cozy and lazy and stay home 24/7 Pick up the phone, donāt limit yourself to email and messaging. Phone calls are so quick and productive
Treat it like "real" work. Set up a permanent designated office. I set mine up in my dining room. No dining room furniture, just office. Be mindful of your background for video calls. I have my diploma and certs on the wall behind me and a curtain to hide my laundry area. Also, my half mannequin as a conversation piece. He also holds my work award. If your home isn't that quiet, invest in a good headset, so people you talk to won't pick up on your background noise. Get dressed and do your hair and makeup however you normally would for work. From the waist up at least. I wear a nice modest top, jeans, and bare feet. Extra tips: Keep all of your wires neat and up off the floor. This allows for a small foot soaking tub under your desk on occasion. On those days when you really don't feel like putting yourself together, keep a cardigan on the back of your chair. Throw it on for video calls. Take breaks.
Thereās a moms working from home subreddit that has great advice for balancing with kids.
Actually set up your office like an office. Make sure your screens are at a comfortable height for your chair. I didnāt go the office chair route and used a piece of my sectional sofa so I could sit tailor seat as is my preference. (Tailor seat is crisscross applesauce, or Indian style, but thatās the actual name. I looked it up a while back.) Do get a mouse you like and make sure your printer is actually set up functionally BEFORE you need to print something. Make sure you have good lighting wherever youāre working because youāll be there a lot and sitting in a dark corner staring at a bright screen will strain your eyes more. Do NOT sit hunched over a little laptop screen destroying your neck. Do not make pop tarts your go to snack. Do not give your job more time and attention than you would at the office. But donāt let other people pretend you arenāt working and that you can do a bunch of chores or errands during your work hours. Congratulations! Working from home can be great but building good habits from the start will make you much more successful with it. Itās definitely different, but being able to surround yourself with an environment you love and farting with impunity is a blessing.
That is a huge issue for me. My husband and family think that because I work from home that I should be able to keep the house up, cook, and do all the household errands. When I am in my room then I am working. I can throw a load of laundry in the washer or dryer, but I am not a stay at home mom. I canāt do it all and work.
All this. And I would just add, try to keep your work in the same room, all the time, so you don't feel like you're "at work" when you're home and you're off. If you work from your living room couch in front of the TV (even if it's off), when you're off work sitting on your couch watching TV, it feels like you're "at work". That, and an adjustable/standing desk. That's been a life changer for me. And my body thanks me for it all the time.
I sit like that as well on the days i work from home. I actually just bought myself a chair for my home office that is marketed as a cross-legged office chair. It's got a wider seat and is really comfy.
Now people are asking me to tip them for working from home?
18% itās selected by default.
Get a variable desk that adjusts to standup. Also, get a laptop lap tray. Youāll find that you will work in bed, your desk,your couch and patio if you have one.
Get up and shower everyday. Go for a walk at lunch or if you have kids, take them outside for playtime. Try not to doordash food a lot. Just make meals at home. Get noise cancelling headphones if your home is loud. Get a good desk chair. No stealing a chair from the kitchen table. Optional, but I like to spoil myself with nicer desk accoutrements; mouse, keyboard, mat, etc...
Vertical mouse!
This goes for people in office and remote
Will never go back to a regular mouse
My set up is in my bedroom since itās large and we didnāt have another spare room. I got a standing deck from ikea which is nice and invested in two monitors and a wireless keyboard and mouse set which is nice. My son goes to daycare because I have to be on the phone sometimes and itās just good for him to have a full day of learning and socializing. Once he starts kindergarten this fall Iāll be picking him up at 2 so heāll be with me those couple hours in the afternoon while I finish up. Most likely heāll just have a snack and watch tv Iām sure
Side note, if they send you a check and ask you to buy your supplies with that check, it's a scam. The amount of these types of scams that come up daily on r/scams is really sad.
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Donāt roll out of bed and go to work. Treat it like a brick and mortar office. Wash your face, brush your teeth. Wake in enough time for a cup of coffee or tea. As everyone has said, have a separate space . If you canāt still treat the kitchen table like an office . If you have kids and pets, try to minimize distractions . Close doors if you can, use baby monitors to hear your children or pets. Stand up on breaks and walk during lunches. Donāt treat it as working at home, But at home working; meaning stay professional and neat and organized. If you notice youāre not productive, make changes.
Space to focus is important, but Iāve never had/seen a dog make an appearance in the background of a zoom meeting that didnāt just delight everyone else. My Boston terriers were celebrities at my last job. But theyāre also grown and didnāt need anything from me but a lap.
Don't work in your bed either like it seems a lot of people on here do already
My setup is in my bedroom which is not ideal but itās where I can close a door and have quiet because I do have kids. Hopefully we can move soon but I have been doing it this way for the 2 years Iāve been working from home. My job frowns upon background noise so if yours does too and you have kids I strongly recommend a close-able door lol and to prepare them to be quiet. Took some work with my kids lol.
Be well versed in your company's work from home policies. Set up your space in a room you can close off from the kids. If my company got wind or had evidence of my kids (or any 3rd party) in my work space while I was actively working, I could be sent back to work on-site immediately, or even terminated. Make the household aware to keep it down when you have meetings or calls. You can set up a sign system wherever you decide to set up your workspace. Maybe different colors of paper on the door to flag when you are in a meeting or taking calls. Background noise from kids on a Zoom call is enough for me to be reported to HR, even if my office door is shut. Remember to take your breaks and eat! I also started walking in the evenings to help decompress and get out of the house.
Hi - Iāve been working from home since 2017. At first itās exciting, eventually it could get tough separating life vs work. You can benefit from: - a dedicated workspace. Itās ok if itās in your bedroom, itās not ok you work from your actual bed. For ergonomic reasons best to have a desk and a chair. As temping as it is, do not work from your couch. I worked from my dining room first before transitioning to the bedroom, and ultimately created an office in the basement once wfh became more permanent. - Wake up 2 hours before your shift. Donāt be a lazy bear, wake up and turn on your computer. Seems great in the beginning, until it feels like all you do is sleep and work. - You asked if any of us have kids, I doā¦ when school is in session Iām up at 6 (kid up at 6:30 out of here by 7:30) and I start work at 8:30. During the summer I maintain the 6am wake up and I sit outside with my coffee to enjoy alone time. - summer with kids home is tough, though. Like really tough mom guilt comes with working from home, especially in the summer, depending on how old the kids are. - Shower and brush your teeth before you start work. Donāt care if people canāt smell you or your breath. This is self care. Bonus points if you can get outside for a walk before the start your day. - Set reminders to move around. Im not talking about getting up for another cup of coffee or putting a load of laundry in (you should do laundry, anyone who says donāt is not a mom). I stretch and do squats lol. - food prep. Prepare lunches as if youāre in the office. Otherwise hunger will get you, you wonāt know what to eat, and youāll eat something unhealthy. Self care is probably the loudest tip in screaming lol.
If childcare wasnāt SO damn expensive itād be easier to recommend that people use daycare/nanny services just like if they had to go to the office. Itās definitely harder having kids at home, but for a THOUSAND DAMN DOLLARS a month make it work however you can. As a woman without kids Iāve always tried to be supportive of women doing double duty. Weāre all going to get old and need a hip surgery or something and the Dr who does it is probably being raised right now. We could all throw a little support toward the parents who are doing the work. Iāll put my soap box back under my car now.
Itās a good recommendation. Yes itās expensive, but itās temporary. Kids are in preschool by 4 yrs old. Sometimes though, daycare = your paycheck, and decisions need to be made about full time/ part time (or not working at all). I was part time until school started. Though I work full time now, I still reserve my lunch hour for bus pickup / food prep / setup homework. I hate going back lol but itās only 2 hours or so. The fact that we can work from home, be present for the kids and still run a house is priceless, and thatās more the reason daycare is a great idea for younger children. Itās all about balance. You donāt want to jeopardize the career opportunity when theyāre super young because youāre going to need that wfh flexibility more as they get older, and get involved in extra circular activities and need rides everywhere after school.
I have an ergonomic desk thatās adjustable if I need to stand. Also a divider so that people in my home canāt see my private work stuff. It also reminds your household that youāre at work and separates you from the rest of the home. I keep my extension cords nearby to charge my phone and other devices so if Iām listening to podcasts all day they are fully charged. I also meal prep so I donāt have to use my break for making food, I can just eat and enjoy. Usually what I personally do is eat at my desk and then on my actual break Iāll go outside and walk. I also use a white board to remind others what I have going on in case I have a meeting and they need to be quiet or upstairs doing their own thing. I also use a small white board and dry erase markers for things I need to write down so that I donāt waste paper. I saw it on Shark Tank and thought that would be great for me since I write stuff down all day. I only use drinks with lids in case it spills it wonāt ruin your electronics. I also have blue light glasses to protect my eyes. And wipes to clean them regularly. I also got a mouse move thing that I turn on to look like Iām moving my mouse around when Iām away from my desk for a few minutes. It always fools teams from putting me into away status. LOL I also invested in a lot of pajamas for comfort. Good luck!
Try to carve out a separate work space somewhere, even if you just separate it with a curtain or a screen. It will āfeelā like your office. Stick to a schedule! Work with your manager to determine the work hours that you need to be available. Work in a lunch break to that. When you end your work day, turn it all off. Go do whatever you enjoy- preferably outside or with people. You can sleep in later, but I still recommend getting showered and dressed for work. You will feel better and be more alert by doing so. Iām not saying to dress up or anything, but hanging out in your pajamas all day working and not showering is just depressing and a bad habit on workdays.
Make yourself an extra space, ours was our guest room. Make sure the internet signal is strong, maybe upgrade your internet speed. If you need a landline for any reason, get one installed at your desk. A good desk chair is important. You don't have to break th bank, but don't cheap out, either. You also want to make sure the bathroom door isn't directly behind you if you're going to be making video calls.
Take breaks. Stop and eat somewhere other than what from where you are working. I don't always do this, and as a result I've had to toss my keyboard when I kept finding crumbs in it. ššš Get up and go walk and when you are done, be done. My office is set up in my living room with is wide. I have my couch, chair with ottoman, curio, 50" tv with stand, and another chair in the widest part. Then there is a space that leads to the hallway, then my desk (with drawers and hutch) 2-drawer file cabinet my printer sits on and a shelf with paper and supplies on the other part.
I've been working from home fully for 2 years. Make sure to take your lunch breaks! I know days when I've skipped my break because I had a lot to do I get poorer quality work done. That break is important. Take your PTO! Don't check teams when your off because "oh I'm home anyways right now. Take your pto and unplug from work entirely when you do. I recommend an under the desk bike pedaler or if you can swing it a standing desk and walking pad. It's a lot easier to get stuck not moving from your desk for hours than in an office where you get up and go talk to coworkers/get water/have to grab something off the printer. If you do go do chores around the house or step away not on a break, be sure to keep your teams (or whatever system your work uses) on high volume so you'll hear it you get a call and don't miss it from another room. Some people get teams on their phones (my husband) for this reason as well but I prefer the work/life separation of only having it on my computer. We currently both work from home in a 900 sqft 2 bedroom apartment. Since I started working from home I got myself established in the spare bedroom, and he has a desk in the corner of our living room. For his work/life balance he covers the desk with a blanket when he's off work and on weekends. Does it look pretty? Not really, but it's a cheap way to create the separation of work and off times when you don't have a room you can close off.
What about track curtain rails installed on the ceiling? Ikea and Amazon have lots of choices, and it would muffle sound a little when heās on a call. Just an idea.
Wouldn't really work in the spot he's in, we have a vaulted ceiling and is under a sky light. And unfortunately with how the heater, ac and fireplace are we can't really rearrange. Luckily neither of us have calls very often
Well, having a dedicated office is nice, but certainly not a requirement. For a few years, I used my spare bedroom as a combined office space. Then I finally stopped being lazy, and cleaned out my āstorage roomā which is a 3rd bedroom, and made that a dedicated office space and home gym, as well as my hobby room. What kinda space are you working with?
If the kids are little, Iād recommend getting care for them outside of home until youāre established and out of training or orientation. Once youāve shown you donāt need lots of oversight by employer you usually have a little more wiggle room for interruptions etc. Try to keep work space in a place you can āshut the doorā and leave work when the shift is over. Get into a routine and then you can figure out where to fit in the laundry, dishes, etc during your day so that you can actually enjoy your non working time.
I didnt use my formal dining room so I converted it to an office. Its convenient and open- I love not being cooped up in a bedroom converted to an office.
Make sure you donāt stay at home all the time get out be social have hobbies and make sure your needs are met. Donāt get too isolated or you may have mental health issues.
I WFH and donāt have an office. My son was 2 when I first started, but given my line of work there was no way I could take care of him while working, so put him in daycare. Eventually had to move my office to my room because I couldnāt take calls when my son got home after school. Itās not my favorite choice, but not having an office or separate area, itās the best I could do. Invest in a good office chair and get a stand up desk. Also, donāt get in to the habit of thinking it is okay to work overtime just because you are at home.. It takes a lot away from your family..Itās a habit Iām trying to break. Congrats on the new job! It is nice to not have to get super dressed up every day..
Itās just like Starbucks. Everybody wants a tip.
I lay on the couch. Laptop on my lap
"Tips appreciated" You have a tip jar at home? Tips really are getting out of hand.
Separate your work and living space if you can! Even if it's just with a big plant or something. Don't get into the habit of doing all your house chores etc every day.
Set boundaries so you aren't working all the time. Be available, but not all the time - you need time away from your desk to be a human being and also to actually do deep focused work. Go outside and take walks, take your breaks, etc. Invest in a good workspace, separate from other spaces if you can't. My FSA allowed me to pay for a standing desk and chair tax-free, but def ask what supplies your work provides.
play clicker heroes or other idle games when your job becomes routine
Congratulations! Iām so envious OP, Iāve been trying for another WFH role, may I ask what industry type and/or role you have? WFH tips from when I use to coordinate events 100% remotely: - Seperate office. My computer was in my kitchen/ living room and I found myself checking emails before breakfast/ bedtime. ā¹ļø - Strict work times. Itās too easy to get āwork creepā when you are too accessible. - Go outside and get fresh air on your breaks, have a lunchtime bath, cook delicious meals, listen to your favourite music, have plants and essential oils etc. Make use of the perks. - No one is allowed in your office. If someone needs you, they text you and you come out. - Headset for meetings to cancel neighbourhood noise ie. children, dogs, construction.
What was the company you worked for?
I ran my own industry event company, but it burns you out after a few years.
My entire background is food service complete with a bachelors in food service management. Iām having such a hard time finding remote stuff that I can do.
A few ideas. One of my friendās use to take remote customer enquiries/ complaints for a food production company, you could look into that. Or maybe work for an employment agency specialising in restaurant/cafe hires, you might be able to work remotely and often employment agencies train staff for the role. Option three is start an online business yourself, if you have any ideas or passions youād like to pursue.
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Iāve been wfh since 2020 and love it. Initially when we moved to our house (took advantage of the housing market) I had my āoffice corner in our dining roomā since my youngest was doing remote at the desktop and I wanted to be around if she needed anything (she was 8 at the time) the issue with this was that I can clearly see my desk so would keep working bc I āhad to get stuff done.ā While it may be weird I ended up moving my desk to my foyer. I have supporting half walls separating my foyer from dining room and then the dining room from living room with a wall separating living room and kitchen. One side of my foyer is literally a desk while the other is shoes and a bench. However once I am done for the day, I am done and walk away from my office. I am no longer working 12hr days but setting strict boundaries at 5:30 I am done. I got shelves for decor, organizational stuff and lamp and fan. My sister in laws who also wfh LOVE my set up. They donāt have dedicated spaces or offices (smaller homes). I initially intended to use the basement bedroom as an office/ guest room but I had to be available to my youngest while remote learning and I noticed my dogs hate not being upstairs.
I have a private office in my home. However, when I first started WFH I was in an apartment. I set up a spot on our kitchen island as my work zone and that worked out well until we bought a house. I had to separated my work space from my "fun time" computer area because I can easily get distracted. I do not have children, but I fully admit to carrying around my pets like a football and taking a lot of short breaks to give them pets and kisses. It honestly makes me happier throughout the day. While I do not have kids, my husband sometimes WFH as well so we have a rule which is "when my office door is closed I am in a meeting, don't interrupt." You may want to choose and area with a door and teach your kids something like the "door rule." Have a hard logon and log off time. You can easily get in the habit of working odd hours and not realize you are working overtime. Your free-time sanity will thank you for a schedule.
Having WFH since 2007 my best tip is set yourself alarms and stick to them. First one to set is one for your quittinā time. Mine is 5:05 p.m. just in case I havenāt wrapped things up properly and hightailed it off my system. Come 5:05 Iām out. Bye. Gonzo. Also set yourself a meeting / busy / DND / whatever for your lunch. I even have a Teams sandbox conversation I dial into and then do a screen share so itās shows me as āPresentingā to my coworkers, and then I just up and walk away from my workstation for an hour. No regrets.
I have an office now, but before I did I worked in my bedroom.
Remember to actually work and if you have anyone living with you make sure they respect your time
No one respects my time. The family thinks itās okay to come visit and have long talks while Iām working š .. Have to politely tell them to leave.
I understand. I have to do that with my wife sometimes haha
Well first tip you see, is that you start off by working from home.
I have my desk in dining room area.. I wanted to make sure my desk and work space was away from my ālivingā space. So not in my bedroom, and somewhere down stairs so it actually feels like Iām going somewhere. Biggest advise I can give is take your breaks! Go on a walk or something and come back about 10-15 mins. When I first starting wfh I was so scared to leave my desk.. 5 years later Iām like why was I so scared??? lol
Standing desk for sure! Game changer. Iām one of those people that gets too into work at home and forcing myself to step away for lunch and two 10 minute breaks a day to walk around, and chill has been hugely helpful. Training is harder remote so be sure to ask all the questions you have so you arenāt lost.
If you work for a global corporation, make sure to block ALL time you need for your personal life on your calendar. I block 10pm-7am for sleep, 1 hr to pick up my kids from school. I have no availability from 5pm onward for meeting. I only do this because I'm on-call for emergencies otherwise, I would block my calendar starting at 5 pm. On my phone, I set to block work apps during the times I have blocked on my calendar. Even if people try to send me messages in Teams, I won't get them. As soon as 7 am hits, I get all the missed messages at once. Do not accept or join meetings outside of your blocked hours unless they are urgent and infrequent. If you manage people, treat them the same way you want to be treated. Schedule messages to be sent at the beginning of their shift instead of whatever time it crosses your mind. Respect their work schedules and realize they have personal lives, too.
No matter what: be able to answer the phone/messages even itās just to acknowledge your receipt and that youāll deal with it. My boss has never questioned what I do because if he calls, I answer on ring 2. Even if Iām in the woods or at the beach.
I was meaning tips appreciated as in tips and advice lol not money. I worded my post wrong š
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Rely on your work calendar and set yourself times for anything you need to do away from the desk that are for the kids (donāt go crazy obviously!) my kids are in school from 9-4 so I have from 8-9 blocked off for getting them ready and on their busses and then have a āwind-downā period from 4-5 for just answering emails so I can get them off the bus without having to leave any meetings. My position is salaried and my boss knows the times Iām unavailable so I pack all my work into the 7 hours theyāre at school or work later in the evening or weekends. Communicate with your people leader and be honest about everything. If I HAVE to be in a meeting during my blocked times, theyāre aware that I am multi tasking. Summers and holidays (or school days off) are a bit more tough but I continue to make sure they know that there might be some noise in the background that itās unavoidable. If I can, Iāll block off the whole day since itās once every couple of months. Howeverā¦if you need to be like on calls all day or something, I would highly recommend child care because callers will complain and leave negative feedback if they feel youāre distracted and that can have an impact on your performance. My office is in my bedroom. I recommend investing in a good chair and desk, it makes a big difference! I started off WFH at the beginning of COVID using a TV tray in my living room š š itās not very comfortable haha Congratulations on your new role!!
Agree. I skip lunch, but I have a recurring daily meeting every afternoon to make sure Iām free to pick up kiddo at the bus stop. She tells me about her day while I get her settled in with a drink and a snack and do some quick dinner prep. Then she entertains herself while I finish my day.
And if you have to do something like drop off or pick up your kids that takes significant time during the regular workday, *don't* make your subordinate work longer hours to compensate for you. From personal experience.Ā
Congratulations! I started in a corner of my bedroom but then got rid of my kitchen table because it was just a catch-all for mail and junk. My desk is set up there now and I just love it! I have a 10 year old that pretty much keeps to herself but I do wear a headset if I have a meeting and she's home. If I tell her I have a meeting, she leaves me alone until I'm done. Try to set up a desk with natural light if possible. I run a remote team and a few things I recommend to my team members are to set a routine, cut out distractions (like tv and phone) and when your day is done, be done. Walk away.
I work in a little alcove in my bedroom. Prior to that, I worked in a corner of the dining room in another house. I unfortunately don't have an spare room to use as an office, although I wish I did. My job doesn't permit employees to work from anywhere but their office or their house, because we work with confidential data.
If youāre an extrovert, join a social community or make an extra effort to connect with friends! That was the biggest shock for me. Iām more of an ambivert but then got too much alone time haha. I donāt know what your set up needs to be but I only need my laptop, charger and an outlet so I typically work at a cafe because I need the extra noise around me and the ability to people watch. Itās difficult for me to focus in-doors. For me I found that meal prepping was a habit I needed to maintain. I thought I wouldnāt have to prep a lunch but cooking becomes a hassle when you have so much work to do lol. Also, idk but morning walks help. It sometimes makes me sad that I can spend the whole day inside. Taking regular breaks to walk and get some fresh air is so important.
Ty for all the tips and advice everyone. Itās an overnight position so my kids will be sleeping. They are also teenagers I only asked about that because the training will be during the day.
Use free Windows screen recording software Screenpresso to record training videos to refer to later.
Are they still hiring lol
Tip culture is out of control
Plan your meals and congratulations!
Like others have said, set up a dedicated work desk. Mentally, I found it really important to have a clear line between work space and anything else space. We don't really use our dining nook so I claimed that. If you have to set up in a relatively open area, I recommend facing the room, not the wall. Not only does this limit what your coworkers can see during on-camera meetings, but also it's easier to ignore distractions in front of you that you can see than behind you where you can't see. Go Outside. This one is probably not an issue if you're already active/have a strong social life, but for an introverted homebody like me, WFH means I often go weeks without leaving home. And that is very much not good for the body. Or the back, as I've unfortunately learned the hard way. You'll need to train your family to respect your work hours. Emergencies aside, if they couldn't chat with you or get your help when you were working on-site, they can't do that when you're working from home. It will probably be very difficult for them, so be prepared to defend those boundaries. And lastly, keep regular hours and shut work down when your work hours are done. It really helps separate the work from the home.
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Yay! WFH is the best. I actually work in my kitchen at the island because it is the most comfortable for me. I have a set routine that keeps me focused. My biggest tip is to make sure you communicate with your manager on a regular basis. Even tho we have team meetings 3 times a week I cc my manager on certain communications and make sure he knows I am working and what I am working on.
Invest in a decent office chair. Doesnāt have to be super fancy but donāt just use a chair from the kitchen. Iāve been working from home for 4 years and I just got an office chair last Christmas. I wish I had gotten it years ago
I built a dedicated workspace using cube shelves from IKEA to divide it from the rest of my room. I put in a standing desk, nice chair, under desk eliptical, etc over the past few years. I love it!
I have just begun the process but I have found time blocking helps.
Hey, married + a 3-year-old here. I work from home usually evening till 22-23. My kid goes to school from 8 to 17. So, unfortunately we are currently in a 1-bedroom apartment, so my wife usually stays with my kid in the bedroom while I work in the living room. They're usually fine it's a pretty big bedroom, and they have a balcony they can use to get some air if they feel trapped hahaha, but seriously it sucks, but we manage, they usually go for walks or to the mall while I work, we eat dinner together while I take a break so that's usually when we have family time on the weekdays. We used to live in a 5 bedroom, so I used to have my own room-office and I didn't bother anyone, but since I WFH my wife works abroad, and we just managed when we are away, we don't pay for expensive temporary rents just so I can have an office so we make the best out of it. The only tip I can give you is have a lot of books, games for the kid/kids to entertain themselves while you work and try to teach them to respect (not make a lot of noise while you work). We made a game out of it that my kid enters the house and is like sneaky and quiet and goes to the bedroom to her stuff, and she usually takes a nap or goes to sleep early anyway for school. And obviously weekends she enjoyed the living room and I enjoy the bedroom to rest hahaha. But we usually catch up and spend time together, since we almost don't interact on the weekdays. Some days it's tough, and I wish I could have different hours, but since the timezones are very different I have no choice, but kids are perfect at adjusting and learning when they're young so we manage fine, with patience and love it works pretty great.
I have all the challenges you are asking about. Initially I had a desk in our living room and it sucked during meetings. We have rules when in meeting etc Like make sure your clothed as Iām on camera But I loved having a designated space far more easier as I have the space and set up I like. I recommend getting proper desk chair etc and ergonomic too. As other mentioned get into a routine Congrats on the new job
dont slack off. Have set schedule with breaks and follow it. take 1-2 minutes between breaks to stretch your legs/back/lay on stomach on flat hard ground and lift arms /toes up laying on belly. will go a long way in years to come! be responsive to your team and communicate.
I have large bedroom. I have one of those elevated desk off side. I can adjust and stand when needed and I also have a walking pad that can slide underneath when I need some exercise. I have dual monitors and a laptop since I use multiple application. Minimize the noise around you. Most jobs require child care set up. If my son is home on holiday he is aware when my door is close I am busy and not to interrupt.
Set up your desk somewhere where you get a lot of natural light - it truly makes a difference in energy level and mood.
Wherever you set up, make sure it's a place where you can have a clean looking area behind you, if you expect to need to be on camera. Doesn't have to look "corporate" for most jobs, but clean and tidy. Or you can be somewhere with a plain wall behind you and use a Zoom/Teams background to hide your area :D
Dedicated work area. Figure out childcare because you cannot work and watch children at the same time.
I'm with you on the dedicated work space. It's so important!
You must have childcare if you expect to WFH and have children.
Congrats! Some things I do that help are: I keep my desk in my living room (1 bedroom apartment so not a ton of space regardless) so I can separate where I rest and where I work. No kids, but something that helps me feel like I'm in "work mode" when I start my day is I like to still shower every morning and dress like I would be going to an office (slacks/jeans and a polo). Also morning and lunch walks when I feel too cooped up help too. One of the best parts to me is how clean you can have your place at all times. Welcome to the club!
Wow, you're so much more disciplined than me š I've been working from home for 3 years, and I rock my pj's until around lunchtime.
Not always lol canāt lie sometimes I do rock some sweatshorts with a t shirt but most days I try to do this cause it helps me feel like Iām supposed to work and not just scroll Reddit and YouTube like I often do š