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stevek1949
We're not in Kansas anymore
join:2002-11-13
Virginia Beach, VA
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2 edits | reply to PolarBear
Re: Good Idea, depending on circumstances
This is for HOUSE BILL NO. 1021, which states
B. The head of each agency shall set annual percentage targets for the number of positions eligible for alternative work schedules. By July 1, 2009, each state agency shall have a goal of not less than 25 percent of its eligible workforce participating in alternative work schedules. By January 1, 2010, each state agency shall have a goal of not less than 20 percent of its eligible workforce telecommuting.
I work for a local school system that gives me remote access, but does not allow telecommuting, except for rare circumstances. Basically, I find it too distracting at home and most always do not have the resources that I need locally.
I am betting that this bill will be killed in comittee. It sets a "goal" not a requirement. There's a big loophole. My goal is to be a millionaire by 2008. It's not realistic, but it's a goal. | |
PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03
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| When I did DirecTV installs, although of course the main function of the job was DRIVING to customer's homes to do the actual work, I was 200 miles from the office I worked out of. So they would ship me equipment once a week, and we handled everything else via email or phone.
Worked great for them, as it simply didn't make sense to have a physical office/warehouse in my area, as it wasn't busy enough. Worked great for me, too, as I never had to make extra trips to the office every day (just once a month), never had to see my bosses, and didn't have to worry about getting enough equipment every day (they issued equipment daily to local installers, but shipped me a pallet of stuff once a week to my home).
Really, it made my work life much simpler. And they gave me a stipend for my internet and phone service, since I was using it for work purposes.
Assuming many of the state jobs are in or near the state capitol, this will also allow people to live where they want to live (i.e. rural areas, or other side of the state, etc.), but still have the job they want, also. It can literally give people the best of both worlds in regards to location and career. Also, the less gas consumption, vehicle wear and tear, necessary office space, and traffic congestion will save the employer money, the employee money, and the environment.
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