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These days, I've got a staff job that demands my presence in the office every
day...
But when I was working as an independent consultant I usually tried to schedule
a mix of on-site and off-site work. The ideal mix from my point of view is a
day or two on-site every week with the balance of work done off-site. I have
done a couple of 100% off-site projects; one went quite well because the client
was used to working with remote staff, and one was a complete logistical
nightmare. I have done *many* "mixed" on-site/off-site assignments, and they
have generally worked out pretty well.
It's important to be on-site not only for reasons of SME access or product
access, but also for political reasons; you want to be able to press the flesh,
talk with colleagues, and in general avoid the "out of sight, out of mind" (or
"off-site, out of mind") syndrome.
That said, I am generally much more efficient when working from my home office
than when at a client site. As a dedicated gear junkie, I tend to have better
equipment at home than I'm offered on client sites. Also, there are fewer
interruptions, I love the schedule flexibility, and being able to knock out a
manual, presentation or online help module in your bathrobe, with a cat in your
lap, has much to recommend it.
P.S. Bottom line, though, I'm with Peter: if your check doesn't bounce, I'm your
man. (Call me anything, just don't call me late for supper, etc.)
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