Workplace Wisdom...
Discover Fulfillment in Life and Work
with Michelle Y. Drake

Working from home is like a dream come true for most people. Imagine not having to deal with terrible weather or traffic jams or other commuters every morning and evening. Imagine scuffling around in pajamas and slippers at 3 p.m. or stopping for a cup of coffee (and a quick peek at the TV) any time you want to. Imagine curling up on your sofa during the Monday morning meetings.

As glorious as that might sound, the dream of working from home can quickly become a career nightmare if you don't know how to manage it. I'm not even talking about giving into the urge to slack off and missing deadlines or important meetings; I'm talking about how working from home can hurt your chances for promotion.

According to a recent study, 60% of executives downgraded tele-commuters' advancement chances compared to those employees that they see on a regular basis in a traditional office setting.

That's the bad news.

The good news is...

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