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Subject:Re: Telecommuting From:Emmy Aricioglu <EMMY_ARICIOGLU -at- HP-ROSEVILLE-OM3 -dot- OM -dot- HP -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 15 Oct 1998 17:04:27 -0700
Here's my telecommuting story:
I lived in Chicago, where I was a consulting Editor
and Writer. My client was in California. I got the job
through a contact (networking works!). They needed to have
their user and service manuals (hardware) edited.
I knew nothing about the technology (Fibre Channel, etc.). Did
not know the terminology, buzzwords, etc. But I know
language, writing, grammar. I learned. I made an initial
visit (at their expense) and kept in touch by phone.
The writers FedEx'd me the manuals. I FedEx'd back.
I called them with questions. I never missed a deadline.
I helped them.
About a year later, a full-time position opened up. They
were delighted to have me join the group. I've been here
full time a little over a year. I edit, write, design web
pages, help with usability, etc.
