@hightor,
Quote:Firstly, many jobs don't offer the option – I've worked in a shipyard, as a landscaper, as part of a maintenance team at a craft school, and in construction.
1. Yes, it is true that many jobs don't offer the option of working from home.
2. As presented by your examples, some jobs cannot be done from home.
3. I don't know for sure. Maybe most jobs are more like the examples you gave. Meaning that they can't be done from home.
4. I wonder what the ratio is, to the number of jobs that cannot be done at home is compared to the number of jobs that can be done at home. I don't know if anyone knows, but I am curious.
Quote:But were I an office worker, from my viewpoint, if the commute weren't too bad I think I'd prefer the office. I like the idea of punching out and going home. It's my sanctuary.
1. I prefer having the opportunity to get out of the house and be around my co-worders and to be around the customers.
2. Throughout my work-life, I've always worked where I had direct human contact with co-workers and customers.
3. I don't know if working from home would be good for me, because I am so use to be around people when I'm working.
4. Since I've never worked from home, I cannot say for sure if I would like it or not.
Quote:I'd resent being expected to "be on call" at any time.
1. I agree with you 100 percent.
2. When I am off the clock, that means I am not available.