Tomorrow, we will celebrate the Fourth of July, marking our nation’s 235th year of independence from British rule. “God Bless America, Land that I Love….”
Wouldn’t it equally as nice to declare your independence from the monotony of your 9 to 5, from the office politics and the endless banter around the water-cooler? Many of us have done this, and we know that it’s not necessarily easy to make this transition, especially when your livelihood and your family’s financial security depends on a guaranteed, weekly paycheck.
There are a couple of things you could do immediately if your mind is bent towards making the move to work from home right away, or if you have a pressing situation that requires you to spend significant time away from the office. You could ask your boss if he/she would be willing to accommodate your needs by letting you create some flexibility in your schedule, for example, working from home a few days out of the week. Or, you could go out on a limb and decide to pursue a freelancing, telecommuting job from home temporarily until something more permanent evolves.
There are many things to consider, however before deciding to make the move. If you rely upon employer-paid health insurance, what happens if you quit your job? How will you pay for the premiums if the freelance work doesn’t pan out quite like you expected? How will you support yourself and your family financially?
On the other hand if you don’t quit, you might end up missing many more of your kids’ activities -- many more of their soccer games and dance recitals….Or, your health might continue to suffer….You can fill in the blanks with whatever applies to our situation here. I’m simply trying to get you to stop and think for a moment about your options and the consequences that leaving or not leaving your current position can potentially have.
The Fourth of July is a great time to spend with family and friends, to relax in the fresh air and sunshine, and to share great food, fun and fellowship. It can also be a great time for thanksgiving and reflection. A time to thank God for His sovereignty and protection over our nation, as well as a time to reflect over America’s history. To consider the values and principles that have helped to shape our country since its birth, to get an honest perspective on where we are right now as a nation, and what the future might hold for us.
Most often, the decision to work from home is not an easy one. It requires significant thought and reflection on our part and much prayer. It causes us to reflect over our own values and priorities so that we can determine the path to working from home that is best for us and for our individual situations. If you can manage to carve out some quiet time during the day, you might want to consider some of the things I have just shared with you as you embark on your journey to work from home.
Happy Independence Day…And, God Bless America!
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