47. Schedule Periodic “How Goes It” Meetings
Your commitment to work well with your family may include a number of focused efforts:
Set clear expectations with family and friends (Tip 31)
Reach agreements and resolve conflicts (Tip 42).
Make necessary arrangements for family care (Tips 35, 39).
Manage the logistics of your home and office (Tips 13, 33).
Make time to celebrate milestones together (Tip 32).
In spite of these efforts, there may be just a few bumps in the road you take to telecommuting bliss. Why? Mostly because of two things: all of this involves people and change. Since few things stay constant and people need continual attention and nurturing, be prepared to review, revise, revisit, and renegotiate regularly. I suggest doing this ...
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