Comments on: How do you deal with work at home loneliness?

By: Misti

Misti — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:22:00 +0000

I actually have another method for dealing with chatty urges: MMO’s. Yes, I play Massively Mutiplayer Online games, specifically RPGs.

RuneScape works if I want to get into an argument. Oberin offers a nice mature environment, and Eternal Lands I’ve tried a little. Second Life I tried and ditched in disgust at the game atmosphere. All of them are free at least for part of the game; Oberin is entirely free and has the “worst” graphics.

My favorite is Oberin, but it’s Mac-only. Eternal Lands is probably my second favorite for a more mature atmosphere. RuneScape tends to have a lot of kids, so it can be a trial to play.

By: allycat

allycat — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:38:32 +0000

Lately I’ve found myself pushing clients in my local area to meet in person, even when we don’t necessarily NEED to. But ya know what? It really helps to cement the relationship and I’ve even got some great new friends!

By: Amy Ulibarri

Amy Ulibarri — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:44:14 +0000

I never am alone! I have 3 kids running around. I also prefer to work alone. I am free to do things my way (eat lunch when I want, take a break when I need to) without worry about others. I do love to visit online communities and blogs though. I get great ideas and advise when I do.

By: Mariella

Mariella — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:27:38 +0000

As for me, I go to some online communities I’m part of (like this one: http://www.pinoymoneytalk.com/forum/index.php/index.php) and just chat.

And of course, this blog. I like reading your readers’ comments.

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Elisabeth Erickson » Talking to Myself — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:42:17 +0000

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By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:44:22 +0000

I don’t find it lonely at all. I love working from home and creating each day fresh. Plus, I’m out and about quite a bit, covering events, doing interviews. And I make sure to make time for friends.

I need a lot of solitude anyway, so this suits me perfectly!

By: Katharine Swan

Katharine Swan — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 17:47:25 +0000

I agree with Elisabeth — now that I work from home, I want to get out more when I am not at work. I also do a lot of social networking, like Deb. I guess those things prevent me from feeling lonely, because I have to say, I LOVE working from home!

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:13:08 +0000

Loneliness is the number one issue for me as a freelancer. I like myself and enjoy working alone, but like another person said I am having to readjust my social quotas to compensate. When I was 9-5, the weekends were crash-time to read and lay on the couch. I still like that, but I am conflicted bc when I work at home all week I need to get out on weekends.

I do the coffee shop thing because at least there is the sense of being a part of something. I also see friends at night and keep in regular phone contact with them.

By: Shell

Shell — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:15:00 +0000

I’m glad I can work from home, I certainly don’t miss the city office life and the overly stressed out boss!

There is always so much to do at home, what with a busy working day; housework, and cooking… really, I never get bored or lonely.

Weekends and evenings I can pop out and visit, also friends are only a telephone or email away… so there are several communication outlets.

Working from home is a real blessing for me.