I have an opportunity with a new firm in the same industry (financial) to work remotely. It's an upgrade in terms of advancing my career, but on paper the compensation is about the same all things considered (401k, health etc).
Pro's - obviously I can calculate the savings of not driving 50 miles/day including some tolls, but more than that I would be 'saving' at least an hour per day currently wasted in the car. Potential for promotions and partner is also better at new firm.
Con's - one of the things I missed at a previous mega-corp was the lack of camaraderie in the office, as everyone was either in their own cubicle or working from home, with my manager and my team were all overseas. This position is at a small firm based in Texas, but spread around the state. So hopefully there would be some face to face interaction on a monthly basis.
The other consideration is whether my wife can respect my space in the home office when I'm at work. She thinks working remotely is great, but probably more from the perspective that I can pick the kid up from preschool etc.
How have some of y'all managed this transition and setting yourself up for success to work from home? Thanks
Pro's - obviously I can calculate the savings of not driving 50 miles/day including some tolls, but more than that I would be 'saving' at least an hour per day currently wasted in the car. Potential for promotions and partner is also better at new firm.
Con's - one of the things I missed at a previous mega-corp was the lack of camaraderie in the office, as everyone was either in their own cubicle or working from home, with my manager and my team were all overseas. This position is at a small firm based in Texas, but spread around the state. So hopefully there would be some face to face interaction on a monthly basis.
The other consideration is whether my wife can respect my space in the home office when I'm at work. She thinks working remotely is great, but probably more from the perspective that I can pick the kid up from preschool etc.
How have some of y'all managed this transition and setting yourself up for success to work from home? Thanks