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Do you have or maintain a home office? If so, what are the associated 'pros and cons' in your opinion? Those that do: does it help productivity or help provide flexibility in any way? Do you have any 'tips, tricks, or resources' for those who'd like to set-up a home office? How does this impact the work/home life balance? Does it make things better or worse for you? How about those telecommuting/teleworking, this is likely a requirement, how have you approached the issue, and what 'lessons learned' can you offer the group? And those who don't have a home office... why? Perhaps too intrusive on family time, impedes overall productivity, or interferes with rest/down-time? This should be an interesting and informative discussion, so let's get things started; thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!
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Edited 10 y ago
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I have had a home office since I first enlisted. This has actually reduced trips back onto base over the past few years. Now when i get an email on my blackberry, i can research everything from my den, and provide a reply all while i am bouncing my baby girl on my knee. <div><br></div><div>All one needs is the following:</div><div>1. Computer with internet access</div><div>2. CAC reader</div><div>3. Printer/Scanner/Copier </div><div>4. Enough knowledge to install all required software to run and access programs from AKO, .MIL Email account, and any other proprietary software needed for job function. One may also request help from their S-6 computer guru's who often love to show off their talents. </div><div><br></div><div>I do not know how I would act without my home office. </div>
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My office is my home, where I do Meteorology, pretty much world-wide. Col (Join to see) An aside. I have social phobia, but radio is fine, to an extent. Not sure if this helps, or hurts. SN Greg Wright
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I'm actually with you on this one Larry. My home office is pretty much my Command and Control center for my life!
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I have had a home office for the last 6 years. As SSG Harrison said, to honestly be called a home office for us in the military it takes a Mac/PC with the required software installed.
It saves a lot of time and helps keep things in order as opposed to using unit equipment. Unit laptops are also usually incredibly slow or being occupied. You don't have those problems with your own equipment.
I recently bought a Dell 17" laptop for 400 dollars, installed a Samsung EVO SSD and it will last for a long time. It took awhile to get it configured with AKO since it was Windows 8 but ultimately it was worth the trouble.
My current office has all of my coins, plaques, pictures, etc hung up with book cases of all of my books ranging from Desicison Points by GWB to the Ranger Handbook. I have around 40 in my collection hoping to get it to around 100 before I retire.
It saves a lot of time and helps keep things in order as opposed to using unit equipment. Unit laptops are also usually incredibly slow or being occupied. You don't have those problems with your own equipment.
I recently bought a Dell 17" laptop for 400 dollars, installed a Samsung EVO SSD and it will last for a long time. It took awhile to get it configured with AKO since it was Windows 8 but ultimately it was worth the trouble.
My current office has all of my coins, plaques, pictures, etc hung up with book cases of all of my books ranging from Desicison Points by GWB to the Ranger Handbook. I have around 40 in my collection hoping to get it to around 100 before I retire.
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