askmarkio's review against another edition
3.0
A good entry for those that are new to working from home and aren't too sure where to start and what to do. Even if you have some experience working from home 1-2 days a week, it is very different doing so 5 days a weekend for extended periods of time or permanently.
Even if you can work from home, not all of the advice will be applicable as not everyone has the same flexibility in work schedule and some may still be tied to working a specific set of hours. Still, this can help you build a framework that you can tweak and modify as the days come and go.
Even if you can work from home, not all of the advice will be applicable as not everyone has the same flexibility in work schedule and some may still be tied to working a specific set of hours. Still, this can help you build a framework that you can tweak and modify as the days come and go.
laurenmchenry's review
3.0
There were some solid tips and advice here but not enough to really fill out a book. It was alright for what it is.
anniefwrites's review
informative
fast-paced
I am generally skeptical of business books, but I found that this one had a lot of valuable and innovative advice. It’s super short, so the author doesn’t drag out the discussion with any unnecessary corporate buzzwords. I didn’t always agree with her takes, but I found her practical advice really useful—I definitely plan to apply some of it.
magistratrium's review against another edition
4.0
Rethinking how to work from home
Great guidance and practical tips make this a must-read for anyone working from home. Laura Vanderkam uses her years of experience to help new workers from home to be successful.
Great guidance and practical tips make this a must-read for anyone working from home. Laura Vanderkam uses her years of experience to help new workers from home to be successful.
ramonamead's review against another edition
3.0
This book would be great for those who are new to working from home and/or those who work from home as part of a team. I've working from home for myself for a few years now, so I didn't get a lot out of this. There were definitely a few tips I will try, such as planning my week on Fridays and working by task, not time. The other things that pertain to me I've already learned the hard way, like the importance of setting up a work space that is comfortable and pleasant.
There is a lot of material in this book for parents who work from home, which is probably useful but doesn't pertain to me. The same with how to manage a team while remote working. There were a few times in the book the author showed her privilege, like recommending the reader hire someone to do housecleaning, meal preparation, and childcare in order to be able to focus more when working at home. A lot of that felt unattainable for me in regard to what I'm trying to accomplish with my small business at home.
Overall, I'd say read this book if working from home is new to you or if you're struggling with it.
There is a lot of material in this book for parents who work from home, which is probably useful but doesn't pertain to me. The same with how to manage a team while remote working. There were a few times in the book the author showed her privilege, like recommending the reader hire someone to do housecleaning, meal preparation, and childcare in order to be able to focus more when working at home. A lot of that felt unattainable for me in regard to what I'm trying to accomplish with my small business at home.
Overall, I'd say read this book if working from home is new to you or if you're struggling with it.