One of the supervisors at my job told me on the dl that in a few months they'll be setting me up to work out of my home. I'm kinda happy about this, since I'll be able to save on gas money and will be more willing to work overtime thus makin more cash. I'm a bit worried how it will effect me socially. At the moment I live alone, I don't want to become a total recluse but have a feeling I just might end up as such.  If you work from your home how has it effected you socially?  Do you find yourself getting out and about even more because the lack of others around? Or does shutting out daily face to face social interacting make you happier?
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I also work from home as a writer.  I set my own hours for the company I work for and as long as I get the comedy script written no one cares what I do.  I can work nude, not work and work twice as hard the next day or just relax. I interact regularly with my friends and associates and if anything have more time than before!  You will love it!
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Super no! Right on with having your personal time! I myself am just learning to be independent.Its nice to know that other people are functional and happy enjoying their own company! Thank you for your question!
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Work becomes "WORK" when it is something you do to collect a paycheck. When the paycheck is the sole/main reason for you to continue.\n\nIf you love what you do or get some sort of personal satisfaction it's not nearly as bad as if you're just there for the check.\n\nPersonally, I work in the restaurant business... most days are "work" some days are actually fun... but for the most part... I go in to collect a paycheck.\n\nMy other "work" rarely seems like "work"... I work from home and am able to show people how to make their homes safer, healthier, and sometimes wealthier.  It is VERY rewarding... and rarely seems like "work" at all.\nSo I guess, sometimes work can be work without being work...lol (if THAT makes any sense)
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If your boss cared why you are leaving then they will be surprised that you are leaving and will inquire on the reasons behind that. you can then tell him that your job can no longer accommodate your needs. You tried your best to work it out, however it has been made clear that your job has not accommodated your situation. So you feel that you must leave either in search of one that can or to handle the situation at home before you can return to the work force. \nGood luck with the situation.
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I just have to get out of the house when I feel lonely, once you're out you can meet new people and most of the time I end up having a conversation with someone I don't know, even if I'll probably never speak to them again. I go out to a pub or cafe and sit at the bar or a table just watching the world go by. Sometimes I take a book and it's suprising how many people will come over and ask what I'm reading or say that they've already that and it's good.  I also like to take my rollerblades to the park or the seafront if it's nice out, although wish I could skate better. Or I go to the cinema, even if I'm on my own I love watching a great film and for a while you're not really on your own cos there are loads of people around and no one is talking so you're not the odd one out. If you're out enjoy yourself, and just do things that make you laugh or that you used to do as a kid, even when you're on your own cos people will see you laughing and chat. (Just not to look like a psycho, laughing at your own jokes! :)) If all else fails when I'm lonely I call my mum, she lives 12000 miles from me and it's great talking to her.
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Dog sitting, house sitting, lawn mowing, Life Guard, paper route, car washing, minor house cleaning (windows washing - you can start with mine - the outsides! - ok I'm kidding).  This is a perfect time for you to take advantage of people wanting to go out of town but need help with any or all of the above. Be enterprising. Make flyers that advertise your availability. You'd be amazed how many of your neighbors will take you up on your offer. If you're good, word of mouth will take over for you! Good Luck!
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I have found that it is usually best not to mix work life with personal life.  Sure, sometimes people get lucky and become friends through their jobs, and nothing bad happens.  But often the person you become "friends" with will try to take advantage of the situation, or worse, one day may get promoted and become your boss, creating an awkward situation.  Co-workers especially in an office) tend to be back-stabbers who will stop at nothing to get ahead.  They just might "accidentally" tell the boss about a mistake you made and corrected.  Or put you in a position you do not feel comfortable being in (lying to cover for them).  Or steal the promotion/raise that you were supposed to get.
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Great!  You decided to fix it.  Good for you!!  I worked on submarines for five years, and saw the same people.  I had a difficult time adjusting and being fun once I got out.  Here are some of the things that I did.  I joined a gym and made my self-work out daily (put my self in a public setting).  On weekends I would make it appoint to go out at least two places where I knew that people would be and sit and watch them (food courts at the mall are perfect).  I joined a church in the area.  What helped the most was that I turned off my computer and stopped communicating Internet until I had resolved this issue.  This forced me to meet people; I did not have that computer barrier between those that I was communicating with.  Good luck
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If you are on-call, you are not required to stay on-site, but you are required to be able to be gotten ahold of when called.  If you cannot be, you can loose you job.  And you really should be close.  If you live an hour away, you shouldn't go home.  \n\nThis was probably done just for the fact above.  You get busy and can't get ahold of the employees.
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I think everyone is a little afraid of being alone at night.  I always sleep on the couch when I'm alone.  Then, I leave extra lights on and the TV on.  That helps me feel less alone.  Could you not go stay with someone else?
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Of course technology leads to social isolation in some situations. For instance, the people holed up in their houses for days on end with game systems. Being on the internet constantly...I could go on and on. I have though of it before, and the impact on our society as a whole, but we have to change with it. There are positive aspects, too, such as making deadlines at work via working 'over' at home, e-mailing and IMs to people who you wouldn't normally be able to contact due to high long distance costs, etc.
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It's a more complex scenario than that. My friend started some years ago, shortly thereafter, I joined. Well he continued and I just let it go, due to family issues, distractions. He's making big bucks now and I'm happy for him. My fault that I quit, nobody elses. I'm re-joining next week. BTW. This friend is now my boss. Yep, he bought the company that I work for, from home. Feel free to email me for details and any other questions. Make sure you leave the name of your state and he will be happy to give you a good referral to the better leadership in your area.
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I'm so glad you opened another question, because I really wanted to answer.  I have been through a somewhat similar set of circumstances, and I just wanted to tell you my observations.\n\nI was looking for work (in computers) locally, but couldn't find many opportunities.  The ones I did find were low paying, and swamped.  But I really wanted to the nearby jobs so much.  However, after being shot down a few times, I decided to head into the city (not that far, but it killed my social life).  There were much better opportunities there, but I had to work long hours, be away from family and friends (I just commuted though, I was home on weekends).  I was miserable for a good part of that 3 1/2 years.  I'm not sure to this day that I made the right decision.  \n\nHowever, I got a very nice salary, very solid experience that follows me until today.  My resume is great because of that and it helped me land a very good job locally 3 1/2 years later.  Also, since I was just out of college, I was able to work long nights and weekends, something I wouldn't do now.  So it was a like a test a fire, and now I reap the benefits.  The trade-off was being a little unhappy for a good part of my twenties, which is something too.  That was my experience.  I think what I would do different now is that I would have taken the good job in the city and left after one year.  That would have been sufficient!
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Well since I helped get you the job, I think you should take it!! It will help you to become a more rounded person, it will help build character and self-esteem! I know my brother and after you get routine down, things will be fine. There are always bumps in the road, its how you get over them that matter. Kiss Lani and Miranda for me, oh and what should we do for dinner??
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I like you was a stay @ home mom and single, 1st thing is to take time out for you, what worked for me was joining Bally's total fitness it helped me feel better about myself and now I;'m in great shape, I'm also a fulltime student majoring in Psyc, on the weekends I only watch tv, have my faviorte meal and the kids go to grandma's i found havein my 15,13 and 7 year old on a scheldue made my days and nights better, my 7yr old knows if momy's door is shut i need alone time, I hope you find theese items useful, also prayer changes things!!!!
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Don't feel self conscious about it. I do it all of the time.Sometimes i prefer to be alone so that i can leave when i want or stay as long as i like.Find a bar where lots of after work people meet .I bet you will see you are not the only one who comes alone.Also I  have met lots of interesting people this way.If it is still uncomfortable maybe you could find a co-worker that would want to stop too.It does not look bad to me when i see someone come in alone.At all.But I do remember feeling the same way you do when i first started stopping by myself.
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You should be happy with what you do.. you spend a good majority of your day at "work".  Personally I am in the process of replacing my "job" with a work at home program. (Not get rich quick... but a legit business that with time and committment... I will NEVER have to listen to another boss tell me what, when or HOW to do something).\n\nInterested in the possibility of changing the direction of your future and possible starting your own home business contact me through yahoo 360 or IM.