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How To Get along with Telecommuting Employers
Don’t imagine for a moment that telecommuting employers are a different breed from the regular employers. They basically have the same purpose - which is to make money for the company, and so you will meet many different kinds of employers.
Some of them you will enjoy working with, and would do anything to please them because they deserve it. There is the other end of the spectrum, which is the dictatorial employer who thinks nothing of being demanding and unpleasant. There are some unspoken rules in telecommuting when it comes to getting along with telecommuting employers. This list might help you when you’re ready to scream in frustration when dealing with your employer.
Rule 1
It’s not personal. The minute you start to think personal, you will not be rational and logical. You get upset even with the way an assignment is worded and how a person emails you. It is definitely going to affect your work, and cause you loss of income.
Rule 2
Even if you are a freelancer, he is the boss. This means give your telecommuting employer his due respect and do not be rude at all. If there are late payments, ask about it without resorting to a demand or any kind of haughtiness. If you do, you will probably get paid, but the contract ends. No one wants to work with a telecommuter who thinks he’s above everyone else just because he submits great work.
Rule 3
Give him the benefit of the doubt. Only a series of similar incidents should change your mind. For example, late payments happen. Expect it. However, the minute it happens several times, then you have to make a decision. Be a push-over and let your telecommuting employer continue to make you last priority, or submit a notice that you cannot continue.
Rule 4
Don’t be a racist. You might have a boss who is Asian, or a woman. Don’t let this be a significant factor in your decision to do the job or not. Many ethnic races like Indians are extremely competent especially in programming and development of applications. You could learn a lot from them.
Rule 5
If you want to pursue a career in telecommuting, you will do your best to get along with all your employers. At present, telecommuting is not as diverse as you may imagine in spite of its global reach. Employers do know each other, and you could just as easily ruin your reputation if you treat your telecommuting employer without the proper respect, provided he respects you as a telecommuter as well.
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