In the Real World

You must remember that regardless of how wonderful you want your ideal setup to be, the reality of your home situation is always going to throw a wrench into the works. Let’s have a look at some areas where issues can arise and then see what you can possibly do about them.

Lack of Space

The biggest issue with working from home is space. There are many reasons that you may not have a dedicated private-office area in your house. You may live in a city where the price of properties and rent is expensive, meaning that you can’t afford it. You may be sharing a house with other housemates and every part of the house, other than your bedroom, is a communal area. It may be early in your career and you haven’t had the opportunity to ...

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