The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that at last count, 13.7 million Americans work from their home office. Only 1/4 have work agreements in place with their employers. The vast majority simply arrange with a supervisor to spend a day or two a week out of the office.
Increase of Telecommuters - Highly educated workers were the most likely to telecommute, according to the BLS study. If telecommuting is your goal, career training can be a good first step. Online degree programs are also a great way to see if you've got motivation and discipline it takes to work independently. Below is a list of careers that fit well with telecommuters and pay well. |
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Professionals know that finding a mentor can be critical to a career. Mentors can help groom them for challenging assignments. Everyone needs a mentor, but mentors often play a more important role in a minority professional's career. |
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Jobs with low stress and career growth. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., author of "150 Best Low-Stress Jobs," and he'll immediately find a match based on your personality type, skill set, and interests. "We all know that stress has very bad effects on your health which lead to a lot of problems," he says. "People should look for a job situation or niche that's less stressful than the norm. For instance, stress levels are related to the impact of your decisions in life-or-death situations and consequences of your actions on the job." |
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