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Diana Fitzpatrick J.D. Nolo Legal Editor (Author), Stephen Fishman J.D. (Author)
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"A must-read for employers and employees focused on embracing flexibility in the workplace." -- Catherine Clifford,YourOnRamp.com

"Flexibility is key to business success today. And so every organization-and all employees-need to understand how to create solid, well-thought-out flexible work arrangements. This book gives employees the tools they need to demonstrate that flexibility is good not only for workers, but for managers, CEOs and the business as a whole." -- Carroll Lachnit, executive editor, Workforce Management

"Diana Fitzpatrick and Stephen Fishman cover the nuts and bolts of becoming a freelance at-home worker." -- MarketWatch

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Make going to the office optional!

Haven't you ever wished that you didn't have to waste hours in rush-hour traffic on your commute to the office? Had more time with your kids? Or simply had the luxury to go to work in your pajamas?

Co-produced with USA TODAY, The Work From Home Handbook is an excellent resource for anyone who dreams of a work-from-home career. You can find the option that best suits your personal, financial and professional goals through the book's systematic, step-by-step advice.

This book shows you how to:

  • Find out where and how you work best
  • Prepare a great proposal for your current employer
  • Demonstrate productivity in your home office

    If your current employer is inflexible, this book also covers finding a new "beyond the office" job, or becoming an independent contractor.



    Filled with solid tips, real-life examples, practical advice and - best of all - inspiration, The Work From Home Handbook can help you transform and achieve a healthy balance in your life and career.

    Seventy-nine of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" last year allowed - even encouraged - employees to work from home at least 20 percent of the time. More than two thirds of all American companies offered some telework options in 2005. And the country's largest employer - the U.S. government - encourages employees to work from home "to the maximum extent possible." Don't be left behind. Find out how you can chose this career option for yourself.

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    Product Details

    • Paperback: 168 pages
    • Publisher: NOLO; 1 edition (March 14, 2008)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 1413307019
    • ISBN-13: 978-1413307016
    • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
    • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
    • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #954,278 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Not even worth the reduces Amazon price frankly, November 26, 2008
    This review is from: Work From Home Handbook: Flex Your Time, Improve Your Life (USA TODAY/Nolo Series) (Paperback)
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    This is a timely book--very timely in that some of the statistical data and such will probably become dated before too long. The resources are good but even websites can come and go so anyone who is serious about working from home needs to hurry to get a copy before the information loses its immediate relevance.

    With that said, there's more than enough good stuff here to almost justify the price. The book by arguing for the many reasons someone might want to work from home without glossing over the reality of it. Not everyone is able to work from home because some people simply prefer the interaction of others, want to get away from the house even if it means facing rush hour traffic, or simply have careers that are not conducive to working from home. And those who may sincerely want to do so are not necessarily equipped to do so in other ways--lacking the technology or maybe even the discipline to do so.

    Being home all day with the kids may sound better than having to leave every morning for the office but when you have to be on a conference call you'll still need childcare.

    This book does a good job of presenting the arguments both for and against working from home before addressing how to make it happen. No need to work out a way to approach your boss about working from home if after reading the first couple of chapters you realize that you can't (because your professional role won't allow it) or shouldn't (because you really don't have the right home or personal context to do so).

    The book devotes one chapter to approaching your current employer with an argument for telecommuting before moving onto another chapter where finding a job that is telecommuting friendly is offered, including some warnings about work from home scams. The last few chapters are devoted to more practical advice regarding freelancing including an overview regarding how to file taxes along with suggested resources if you need more information.

    This is a good book. Is it worth $19.99? No. At fewer than 200 pages you're paying too much for not enough information. The same websites are mentioned more than once between chapters if not within the same chapter. If you can spare a couple of hours, go to your local bookstore, buy a cup of coffee and read it while taking notes. It won't take you more than two hours to read this cover to cover and get a list of the resources you may want/need. Or borrow it from the library. But it is not worth the hefty price and that is a shame because it's not a bad book really just not very thorough.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong introductory guide for the curious, November 16, 2008
    This review is from: Work From Home Handbook: Flex Your Time, Improve Your Life (USA TODAY/Nolo Series) (Paperback)
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    I found this slim volume very helpful in providing ideas and general information about finding a job that can be worked from home. The first couple of chapters deal with the feasibility of working from home in a given job. Some time is spent sort of psyching up the reader about the multitude of benefits in telecommuting or webcommuting. If you are already interesting in this kind of work, then you probably won't need too much convincing. But it does cover many of the practical issues that are important in deciding whether it is right for you and your lifestyle.

    The most useful sections deal with making a proposal for your employer. Convincing your current employer that you can do the same work out of the office can be a tricky issue, especially if your company isn't used to letting workers do that. There are many potential objections that might be raised, and the book offers counter-arguments to prevent your goal from being shot down. Also covered are what types of jobs to look for - and suggestions of where/how to find them - if you are considering a new job that will allow tele/webcommuting.

    All in all, despite being less than 200 pages long this book definitely serves it's purpose. It is loaded with tips and advice on issues you might not have even considered. One of those issues is tax ramifications when working from home. I look at this book as almost being in the self-help category as well - offering a great deal of hope for those who want to leave the daily commute behind.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice approach to working at home in CURRENT job, November 13, 2008
    This review is from: Work From Home Handbook: Flex Your Time, Improve Your Life (USA TODAY/Nolo Series) (Paperback)
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    What I liked about this book was that it provides advice on how to coax your current boss into seeing the light in letting you work from home. Many books on this topic are of the "quit your day job and do something else from home" school of thought. But I like my job a lot and would like to keep it, I just want to know how to approach my boss the day I get pregnant. I like how the book lets you know what points to hit with your boss that will be attractive to him/her. The key is to make it seem like the best answer, and this book shows how you can begin planning to do it.

    In addition to this book you should also research your industry and find out what percentage work from home vs. in office. Having hard stats before you approach your boss will let him/her know you are serious. Make sure you are busting a$$ at work and doing really well before you bring it up. The key is to be a comodity they can't afford to lose.

    I think this book is a great start!
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Mostly common sense, not worth the money
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Some good points, but mostly common sense bundled in a garbled kind of way.
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