Have you ever worked out of your home? How did or does that work out for you?

Years ago I started my construction business out of my home. It worked fine until it got too big and I had to expand.

When my children were small I did typing from home.

I was able then to fit this around when the oldest one was at school and the younger one at playschool so that I was always there to take them to and fro and earn a little money at the same time.

Generally though, I would prefer to go out to work as it is easier to differentiate between home and work but working from home is useful at certain times in one's life.

I've tried it and it was a pain - I did the call center thing from my own PC and my own phone, let me tell you, that job will suck no matter where you are -- even if it's the Bahamas!

I have and do. It takes self discipline, and you have to avoid family distractions to be successful at it, along with having a good business or permision of your employer as well.

I think it wouldn't work for me. So I work at work, at least I can relax at home.

No. But would like to do that for extra money.

Like Lion Heart, I am doing so currently. The commute is a real breeze.

Worked? i always work out of home!

I could not pass up a chance to shamelessly plug that I am also an insurance agent... I work with my step-father out of his home office... He likes it because of the commute... I like the commute also, because I travel away from SF in the morning... So very little traffic... But seriously, it is a more settled and relaxed atmosphere, and the clients seem to interpret it as a family business/atmosphere... I have to admit, we do shamelessly use my little brother to entertain people...

I have been teaching a mix of self defense and health sciences from my home since 1977. The money has never been much, because I keep my classes small and charge as little as I can. I had been getting by, then in 1994 I started a small software company with just me writing shareware from my home computer. The added income has helped a lot.

Having a home based business means I can deduct half of my rent & half of all my various bills, like telephone, before paying tax, so it not only makes some money, it also saves some money.

No, I have not. I don't think I would like it. I want home and work very separate.

No, but wouldn't it be great?

One of my sisters works full time outside the home, but in addition is a part-time ebay seller from inside her home.

Last I heard, she was selling other people's stuff too (there's a name for that) .. where she takes a commission of the income, but takes the photos, does all the listings, auction mgmt with bidders, mailing of goods, etc

I have done so for a short time on several occasions. It is hard to stay at the work. Other things, personal/family get in the way.

Have tried it and it doesn't work out at all. invis.+5