Working from home necessities
The basic question: what do you need to be able to effectively work from home?
My laptop is almost 10 years old, it's hanging in there, but I'm starting to have a few issues like opening attachments in Word. (Haven't been able to fix it yet, despite trying. I've fixed it once already this year). I'm concerned with this happening again that the computer will not be adequate for a work from home position. But my story is a bit longer and more complicated into why I ask...
I am on a long term disability insurance payment every month. I have been on it for almost 2 years due to not being able to work in my career field (wastewater treatment) "thanks" to MS. I'm now at a 2 year review where they want me to try to find something else. Doctor signed off on my working 4 hours/ day, stationary work. My problem is that because of the fatigue I now get after the episode that left me unable to do my original job- well I don't know if i can even do that. So I'm working with my state DVR, but of course, things are slightly stalled there now with the pandemic- everyone is trying to work remotely and the offices are closed. Everyone has decided the best thing I can do is to give it a try, and the best thing for me to try is a work at home where I can have flexibility in the hours I work. (The hours my ms is good varies widely and unpredictability). I don't really want to spend a bunch of money purchasing things for something that may not work. I know I'll have to get a new computer eventually regardless, so I'm looking at that (and I still can't decide between a laptop or desktop....), but I'm not sure what else I'd need to start working from home? I'm currently using my cell phone as a hotspot, but I don't think that would be fast enough internet connection for a work at home- I can get something else there... Not sure how fast a connection would be needed. And would you have to get a landline, do cellphones work, or does it vary? If you have to get a land line, do companies provide phones or does that also vary? Are there other things that are commonly needed for working from home jobs? Thanks for any practical info you have.
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I am not quite sure what to put this in the comments.
But at my work, they pay the males more than they pay the females, even if the females have degrees. I have three degrees. The two men that I work with get more then I do. The one that just got hired gets $2 more an hour then I do & has no experience or degrees, the other one has been there one month longer then me & is handsome & never even finished school with a very shady past & gets $3 more an hour then I do. I have also worked in this industry for over 25 years. I’m very upset about this & have already approached management about it twice. Any suggestions?
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I ran across this article on salary negotiation.
The tips come from an Indiana University professor of business law and management. I thought I would share since I've seen posts in the past asking how to negotiate.
https://www.myiu.org/stories/advice-and-expertise/salary-negotiation-earn-what-youre-worth/?utm_source=IU%20Alumni%20Association&utm_source_platform=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IUAA_2338617_FY24_September_Alumni_Insider_MemberOnly&utm_term=Earn+What+You%27re+Worth+Link&utm_id=256153&sfmc_id=49167716&src=IUAA_2338617_FY24_September_Alumni_Insider_MemberOnly
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I have been working for a company for over 7 years.
I'm a valued worker and am excellent at what I do. I am an accounts manager and I spend a lot of time working with customers and ensuring the accounts of sales projects are correct and in scope of their contracts. However, our workplace is toxic. The salesMEN are very demanding and demeaning of their coworkers. They are non-communicative, demanding, and rude. The boss seems to be more interested in money from sales than the moral of the overall workers. I have had confrontations with a couple of these salesmen as I try to provide support to them. My boss just told me he wants me to work from home because they feel I'm am difficult to work with. I am concerned about not being able to fully complete my job tasks now as I am isolated from my co-workers. Even though me boss has provided me with computers, dual monitors, phone and a printer at my home, it feels like I'm being pushed out.
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I have a hearing in my county with the Department of Labor and the School System where I worked.
I was a clerk who was forced to resign so they wouldn’t have to pay unemployment. I appealed and now three years later, I have a hearing. Any suggestions on the best way to handle these jerks ?
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I need to build a career as a Class 1 Trucker in Canada.
i dont know how to drive a truck but i want to learn while i work. So it should be a sponsored one.
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Hate that the job searching and application process takes so long.
I'm fortunate to have a job but it's not a career role. I took the role to relocate but I'm finding that the position doesn't afford regular lunch hours to have interviews or provide the PTO I was offered when I accepted the role.
I know it's time to leave but I'm finding it so hard with events I need to run at night and teams during the day that I can't fully commit to job searching. I'm starting to feel that I made a mistake accepting this position but I needed the money. When I do get home, I spend time searching but roles have closed or already received the x number of applicants. I'd appreciate your advice. Is there anything I can do to combat this situation and I'm willing to put in the work.
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