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Currently I have one work from home day - Wednesday. Changing this day is not an option. I have been allowed one extra work from home day. Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
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asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
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Currently I have one work from home day - Wednesday. Changing this day is not an option. I have been allowed one extra work from home day. Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
work-environment work-life-balance
asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
blue-sky
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closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Jane S♦, scaaahu, Masked Man♦, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jul 18 '15 at 14:31
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
friday. do not. no regrets.
– easymoden00b
Jul 17 '15 at 20:59
@easymoden00b do not work from home on friday ?
– blue-sky
Jul 17 '15 at 21:00
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Which day has the worst traffic when you commute? That's when you should work from home.
– gnasher729
Jul 17 '15 at 22:32
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@corsiKa My point is that those studies still give statistical data for productive days. Those data, while potentially indicative, still don't say for a particular person which day they would prefer. However, given I am a big fan of stats and their predictive qualities, it certainly would be more likely for a person to reflect the averages (assuming breadth and size of the sample population is sufficiently wide and large) :)
– Jane S♦
Jul 18 '15 at 3:45
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Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ? Sure. It's the day with the most meetings. Dial in to those meetings. Know when it's your turn to talk. When it's not your turn to talk, do something productive.
– David Hammen
Jul 18 '15 at 6:50
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Currently I have one work from home day - Wednesday. Changing this day is not an option. I have been allowed one extra work from home day. Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
work-environment work-life-balance
asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
blue-sky
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Currently I have one work from home day - Wednesday. Changing this day is not an option. I have been allowed one extra work from home day. Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
work-environment work-life-balance
asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
blue-sky
11414
asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
blue-sky
11414
asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
blue-sky
11414
asked Jul 17 '15 at 20:53
blue-sky
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11414
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Jane S♦, scaaahu, Masked Man♦, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jul 18 '15 at 14:31
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by gnat, Jane S♦, scaaahu, Masked Man♦, IDrinkandIKnowThings Jul 18 '15 at 14:31
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
friday. do not. no regrets.
– easymoden00b
Jul 17 '15 at 20:59
@easymoden00b do not work from home on friday ?
– blue-sky
Jul 17 '15 at 21:00
3
Which day has the worst traffic when you commute? That's when you should work from home.
– gnasher729
Jul 17 '15 at 22:32
1
@corsiKa My point is that those studies still give statistical data for productive days. Those data, while potentially indicative, still don't say for a particular person which day they would prefer. However, given I am a big fan of stats and their predictive qualities, it certainly would be more likely for a person to reflect the averages (assuming breadth and size of the sample population is sufficiently wide and large) :)
– Jane S♦
Jul 18 '15 at 3:45
4
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ? Sure. It's the day with the most meetings. Dial in to those meetings. Know when it's your turn to talk. When it's not your turn to talk, do something productive.
– David Hammen
Jul 18 '15 at 6:50
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friday. do not. no regrets.
– easymoden00b
Jul 17 '15 at 20:59
@easymoden00b do not work from home on friday ?
– blue-sky
Jul 17 '15 at 21:00
3
Which day has the worst traffic when you commute? That's when you should work from home.
– gnasher729
Jul 17 '15 at 22:32
1
@corsiKa My point is that those studies still give statistical data for productive days. Those data, while potentially indicative, still don't say for a particular person which day they would prefer. However, given I am a big fan of stats and their predictive qualities, it certainly would be more likely for a person to reflect the averages (assuming breadth and size of the sample population is sufficiently wide and large) :)
– Jane S♦
Jul 18 '15 at 3:45
4
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ? Sure. It's the day with the most meetings. Dial in to those meetings. Know when it's your turn to talk. When it's not your turn to talk, do something productive.
– David Hammen
Jul 18 '15 at 6:50
friday. do not. no regrets.
– easymoden00b
Jul 17 '15 at 20:59
friday. do not. no regrets.
– easymoden00b
Jul 17 '15 at 20:59
@easymoden00b do not work from home on friday ?
– blue-sky
Jul 17 '15 at 21:00
@easymoden00b do not work from home on friday ?
– blue-sky
Jul 17 '15 at 21:00
3
3
Which day has the worst traffic when you commute? That's when you should work from home.
– gnasher729
Jul 17 '15 at 22:32
Which day has the worst traffic when you commute? That's when you should work from home.
– gnasher729
Jul 17 '15 at 22:32
1
1
@corsiKa My point is that those studies still give statistical data for productive days. Those data, while potentially indicative, still don't say for a particular person which day they would prefer. However, given I am a big fan of stats and their predictive qualities, it certainly would be more likely for a person to reflect the averages (assuming breadth and size of the sample population is sufficiently wide and large) :)
– Jane S♦
Jul 18 '15 at 3:45
@corsiKa My point is that those studies still give statistical data for productive days. Those data, while potentially indicative, still don't say for a particular person which day they would prefer. However, given I am a big fan of stats and their predictive qualities, it certainly would be more likely for a person to reflect the averages (assuming breadth and size of the sample population is sufficiently wide and large) :)
– Jane S♦
Jul 18 '15 at 3:45
4
4
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ? Sure. It's the day with the most meetings. Dial in to those meetings. Know when it's your turn to talk. When it's not your turn to talk, do something productive.
– David Hammen
Jul 18 '15 at 6:50
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ? Sure. It's the day with the most meetings. Dial in to those meetings. Know when it's your turn to talk. When it's not your turn to talk, do something productive.
– David Hammen
Jul 18 '15 at 6:50
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This would depend on many factors such as:
- Are there tasks you do on certain days that need other people's
input? Those are probably not the best days to work from home - Do you have a lot of scheduled meetings that can easily be handled
through teleconferencing? If 2/3 of Thursday is meetings that can
easily be accomplished on teleconferencing, that might be a good
day. - Do you have some tasks you find easier to do at home when you are
less distracted by people coming through? The day you do the majority
of those tasks is a good candidate. - Do you hate getting up on Mondays especially after the weekend and
would appreciate the extra time to sleep in? - Do you have a day when your regular evening plans would benefit from
not having the extra time to commute? - What is your spouse's schedule? Is there a day when you need to be
home earlier for the kids so your spouse can work later? - What other things are going on at your house during the week? If you
spouse works from home on Friday would it be more disruptive to the
home office set-up for both of you to be home? - Would your anticipation of the weekend, make it more likely you would
slack off at home on a Friday?
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
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Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
I know of no days that would be "most productive to work from home" across companies, and across industries.
It probably depends a lot on the individual's self control. If you are concerned that you would treat a Monday or Friday as an extended weekend rather than real work days, then avoid them. You don't want to be viewed as a slacker.
But even more important is the company and the work environment.
In my company, Friday was a typical work-from-home day for many. Thus, there were very few important meetings scheduled for Fridays. Everyone seemed to understand that on Friday's you might not find the person you needed at their desk - thus you scheduled around it.
Check out your company and look for cultural scenarios like that. You might find a day where far fewer meetings would need your attendance. Those are signs for good choice days. You might find days where not being in the office would be burdensome for many others. Those are signs for bad choice days.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
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According to Business Daily and Accounttemps, tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Thursday and friday's are the least productive days of the week. In order of productivity from most productive to least productive:
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
sources: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5637-the-most-productive-day-of-the-workweek-may-surprise-you.html, http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/new_us_survey_suggests_tuesday.html
A portion of productivity can be associated with how you look at the week. Tuesday being the day preceding the 50% mark of the week there tends to be the greatest push. Many people tend to get a bit lax after Wednesday. This would apply even in a work from home scenario; but you have to be sure to manage yourself well and minimize distractions.
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This would depend on many factors such as:
- Are there tasks you do on certain days that need other people's
input? Those are probably not the best days to work from home - Do you have a lot of scheduled meetings that can easily be handled
through teleconferencing? If 2/3 of Thursday is meetings that can
easily be accomplished on teleconferencing, that might be a good
day. - Do you have some tasks you find easier to do at home when you are
less distracted by people coming through? The day you do the majority
of those tasks is a good candidate. - Do you hate getting up on Mondays especially after the weekend and
would appreciate the extra time to sleep in? - Do you have a day when your regular evening plans would benefit from
not having the extra time to commute? - What is your spouse's schedule? Is there a day when you need to be
home earlier for the kids so your spouse can work later? - What other things are going on at your house during the week? If you
spouse works from home on Friday would it be more disruptive to the
home office set-up for both of you to be home? - Would your anticipation of the weekend, make it more likely you would
slack off at home on a Friday?
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
HLGEM
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up vote
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This would depend on many factors such as:
- Are there tasks you do on certain days that need other people's
input? Those are probably not the best days to work from home - Do you have a lot of scheduled meetings that can easily be handled
through teleconferencing? If 2/3 of Thursday is meetings that can
easily be accomplished on teleconferencing, that might be a good
day. - Do you have some tasks you find easier to do at home when you are
less distracted by people coming through? The day you do the majority
of those tasks is a good candidate. - Do you hate getting up on Mondays especially after the weekend and
would appreciate the extra time to sleep in? - Do you have a day when your regular evening plans would benefit from
not having the extra time to commute? - What is your spouse's schedule? Is there a day when you need to be
home earlier for the kids so your spouse can work later? - What other things are going on at your house during the week? If you
spouse works from home on Friday would it be more disruptive to the
home office set-up for both of you to be home? - Would your anticipation of the weekend, make it more likely you would
slack off at home on a Friday?
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
HLGEM
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up vote
4
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up vote
4
down vote
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This would depend on many factors such as:
- Are there tasks you do on certain days that need other people's
input? Those are probably not the best days to work from home - Do you have a lot of scheduled meetings that can easily be handled
through teleconferencing? If 2/3 of Thursday is meetings that can
easily be accomplished on teleconferencing, that might be a good
day. - Do you have some tasks you find easier to do at home when you are
less distracted by people coming through? The day you do the majority
of those tasks is a good candidate. - Do you hate getting up on Mondays especially after the weekend and
would appreciate the extra time to sleep in? - Do you have a day when your regular evening plans would benefit from
not having the extra time to commute? - What is your spouse's schedule? Is there a day when you need to be
home earlier for the kids so your spouse can work later? - What other things are going on at your house during the week? If you
spouse works from home on Friday would it be more disruptive to the
home office set-up for both of you to be home? - Would your anticipation of the weekend, make it more likely you would
slack off at home on a Friday?
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
HLGEM
133k25226489
This would depend on many factors such as:
- Are there tasks you do on certain days that need other people's
input? Those are probably not the best days to work from home - Do you have a lot of scheduled meetings that can easily be handled
through teleconferencing? If 2/3 of Thursday is meetings that can
easily be accomplished on teleconferencing, that might be a good
day. - Do you have some tasks you find easier to do at home when you are
less distracted by people coming through? The day you do the majority
of those tasks is a good candidate. - Do you hate getting up on Mondays especially after the weekend and
would appreciate the extra time to sleep in? - Do you have a day when your regular evening plans would benefit from
not having the extra time to commute? - What is your spouse's schedule? Is there a day when you need to be
home earlier for the kids so your spouse can work later? - What other things are going on at your house during the week? If you
spouse works from home on Friday would it be more disruptive to the
home office set-up for both of you to be home? - Would your anticipation of the weekend, make it more likely you would
slack off at home on a Friday?
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
HLGEM
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answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
HLGEM
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answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
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answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:28
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Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
I know of no days that would be "most productive to work from home" across companies, and across industries.
It probably depends a lot on the individual's self control. If you are concerned that you would treat a Monday or Friday as an extended weekend rather than real work days, then avoid them. You don't want to be viewed as a slacker.
But even more important is the company and the work environment.
In my company, Friday was a typical work-from-home day for many. Thus, there were very few important meetings scheduled for Fridays. Everyone seemed to understand that on Friday's you might not find the person you needed at their desk - thus you scheduled around it.
Check out your company and look for cultural scenarios like that. You might find a day where far fewer meetings would need your attendance. Those are signs for good choice days. You might find days where not being in the office would be burdensome for many others. Those are signs for bad choice days.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
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up vote
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Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
I know of no days that would be "most productive to work from home" across companies, and across industries.
It probably depends a lot on the individual's self control. If you are concerned that you would treat a Monday or Friday as an extended weekend rather than real work days, then avoid them. You don't want to be viewed as a slacker.
But even more important is the company and the work environment.
In my company, Friday was a typical work-from-home day for many. Thus, there were very few important meetings scheduled for Fridays. Everyone seemed to understand that on Friday's you might not find the person you needed at their desk - thus you scheduled around it.
Check out your company and look for cultural scenarios like that. You might find a day where far fewer meetings would need your attendance. Those are signs for good choice days. You might find days where not being in the office would be burdensome for many others. Those are signs for bad choice days.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
223k106656922
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up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
I know of no days that would be "most productive to work from home" across companies, and across industries.
It probably depends a lot on the individual's self control. If you are concerned that you would treat a Monday or Friday as an extended weekend rather than real work days, then avoid them. You don't want to be viewed as a slacker.
But even more important is the company and the work environment.
In my company, Friday was a typical work-from-home day for many. Thus, there were very few important meetings scheduled for Fridays. Everyone seemed to understand that on Friday's you might not find the person you needed at their desk - thus you scheduled around it.
Check out your company and look for cultural scenarios like that. You might find a day where far fewer meetings would need your attendance. Those are signs for good choice days. You might find days where not being in the office would be burdensome for many others. Those are signs for bad choice days.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
223k106656922
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ?
Or does this just depend on the person ?
I know of no days that would be "most productive to work from home" across companies, and across industries.
It probably depends a lot on the individual's self control. If you are concerned that you would treat a Monday or Friday as an extended weekend rather than real work days, then avoid them. You don't want to be viewed as a slacker.
But even more important is the company and the work environment.
In my company, Friday was a typical work-from-home day for many. Thus, there were very few important meetings scheduled for Fridays. Everyone seemed to understand that on Friday's you might not find the person you needed at their desk - thus you scheduled around it.
Check out your company and look for cultural scenarios like that. You might find a day where far fewer meetings would need your attendance. Those are signs for good choice days. You might find days where not being in the office would be burdensome for many others. Those are signs for bad choice days.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
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answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
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answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
Joe Strazzere
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answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:19
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According to Business Daily and Accounttemps, tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Thursday and friday's are the least productive days of the week. In order of productivity from most productive to least productive:
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
sources: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5637-the-most-productive-day-of-the-workweek-may-surprise-you.html, http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/new_us_survey_suggests_tuesday.html
A portion of productivity can be associated with how you look at the week. Tuesday being the day preceding the 50% mark of the week there tends to be the greatest push. Many people tend to get a bit lax after Wednesday. This would apply even in a work from home scenario; but you have to be sure to manage yourself well and minimize distractions.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:20
Alex
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up vote
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According to Business Daily and Accounttemps, tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Thursday and friday's are the least productive days of the week. In order of productivity from most productive to least productive:
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
sources: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5637-the-most-productive-day-of-the-workweek-may-surprise-you.html, http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/new_us_survey_suggests_tuesday.html
A portion of productivity can be associated with how you look at the week. Tuesday being the day preceding the 50% mark of the week there tends to be the greatest push. Many people tend to get a bit lax after Wednesday. This would apply even in a work from home scenario; but you have to be sure to manage yourself well and minimize distractions.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:20
Alex
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up vote
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up vote
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According to Business Daily and Accounttemps, tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Thursday and friday's are the least productive days of the week. In order of productivity from most productive to least productive:
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
sources: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5637-the-most-productive-day-of-the-workweek-may-surprise-you.html, http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/new_us_survey_suggests_tuesday.html
A portion of productivity can be associated with how you look at the week. Tuesday being the day preceding the 50% mark of the week there tends to be the greatest push. Many people tend to get a bit lax after Wednesday. This would apply even in a work from home scenario; but you have to be sure to manage yourself well and minimize distractions.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:20
Alex
3,3561130
According to Business Daily and Accounttemps, tuesday is the most productive day of the week. Thursday and friday's are the least productive days of the week. In order of productivity from most productive to least productive:
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
sources: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5637-the-most-productive-day-of-the-workweek-may-surprise-you.html, http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/01/new_us_survey_suggests_tuesday.html
A portion of productivity can be associated with how you look at the week. Tuesday being the day preceding the 50% mark of the week there tends to be the greatest push. Many people tend to get a bit lax after Wednesday. This would apply even in a work from home scenario; but you have to be sure to manage yourself well and minimize distractions.
answered Jul 17 '15 at 21:20
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friday. do not. no regrets.
– easymoden00b
Jul 17 '15 at 20:59
@easymoden00b do not work from home on friday ?
– blue-sky
Jul 17 '15 at 21:00
3
Which day has the worst traffic when you commute? That's when you should work from home.
– gnasher729
Jul 17 '15 at 22:32
1
@corsiKa My point is that those studies still give statistical data for productive days. Those data, while potentially indicative, still don't say for a particular person which day they would prefer. However, given I am a big fan of stats and their predictive qualities, it certainly would be more likely for a person to reflect the averages (assuming breadth and size of the sample population is sufficiently wide and large) :)
– Jane S♦
Jul 18 '15 at 3:45
4
Are there known days that are most productive to work from home ? Sure. It's the day with the most meetings. Dial in to those meetings. Know when it's your turn to talk. When it's not your turn to talk, do something productive.
– David Hammen
Jul 18 '15 at 6:50