Loneliness, despair, depression… these are some of the less pleasant accompaniments to working alone from home.
While many find it satisfying, many miss the working company of other people. There are alternatives for those working alone though, and options worth exploring before throwing in the towel and taking an office job.
Telecommuters can tell you that no matter how much you love yourself, like your freedom, or enjoy the actual work, there’s a lot of alone time - and often loneliness. The irony is that the same technology that allows us to set up shop anywhere and stay connected (cell phones, e-mail, texting, and videoconferencing) also contributes to our feeling disconnected from others.
