Comments on: Pros and Cons of the Office http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/ my perspectives on the social web, personal branding, and connecting people Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:30:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pros and Cons of the Office | Outdoor Decor http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-32926 Pros and Cons of the Office | Outdoor Decor Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:34:53 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-32926 [...] Pros and Cons of the Office Posted by root 18 minutes ago (http://rickmahn.com) Comment by john b kendrick on september 30 2008 10 26 pm i had my wife help me decorate my office so it looks more like home with gtd on my blog at http johnkendrick wordpress com how to gtd john content on rickmahn com is 2005 2009 under creative commons Discuss  |  Bury |  News | Pros and Cons of the Office [...] [...] Pros and Cons of the Office Posted by root 18 minutes ago (http://rickmahn.com) Comment by john b kendrick on september 30 2008 10 26 pm i had my wife help me decorate my office so it looks more like home with gtd on my blog at http johnkendrick wordpress com how to gtd john content on rickmahn com is 2005 2009 under creative commons Discuss  |  Bury |  News | Pros and Cons of the Office [...]

]]> By: Jack http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-32645 Jack Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:37:43 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-32645 Yes, eastern office environments are significantly stricter than the west. I think 10 years ago Japanese bosses could tell which office workers to marry and the atmosphere was much like a military installation. Also in some companies in the east, if you talk during work hours you get your salary deducted. Yes, eastern office environments are significantly stricter than the west. I think 10 years ago Japanese bosses could tell which office workers to marry and the atmosphere was much like a military installation. Also in some companies in the east, if you talk during work hours you get your salary deducted.

]]> By: Rick Mahn http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-32627 Rick Mahn Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:51:14 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-32627 Ah, the joys of multicultural business. :) Ah, the joys of multicultural business.
:)

]]> By: Tom http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-32625 Tom Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:43:20 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-32625 Then you would go insane if you worked in China. People are constantly letting off fireworks, peeping their horns and shouting at each other. Meetings last considerably longer as the English side have to work out what their translator is telling them amongst the babble. You also get a lot of misunderstandings, so you have to go over it about 5 times before everyone is working for the same company! But the general office environment is much quieter than a UK or USA office. Then you would go insane if you worked in China. People are constantly letting off fireworks, peeping their horns and shouting at each other. Meetings last considerably longer as the English side have to work out what their translator is telling them amongst the babble. You also get a lot of misunderstandings, so you have to go over it about 5 times before everyone is working for the same company! But the general office environment is much quieter than a UK or USA office.

]]> By: Rick Mahn http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-32610 Rick Mahn Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:16:07 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-32610 @Amy, I certainly agree that the office provides that kind of environment that cuts down or eliminates distraction. My biggest complain about most any office is the disruption - I constantly get interrupted by drive-bys and unproductive meetings. I guess, that's the biggest thing I like about working either remotely or from home. @Amy, I certainly agree that the office provides that kind of environment that cuts down or eliminates distraction. My biggest complain about most any office is the disruption – I constantly get interrupted by drive-bys and unproductive meetings. I guess, that’s the biggest thing I like about working either remotely or from home.

]]> By: Amy http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-32608 Amy Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:55:45 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-32608 Things about the office i find is that i am able to concentrate far more than if i was at home. I think it takes a more focused person to work from home because there are many more temptation and distractions, I think this is the biggest pro of office working. Things about the office i find is that i am able to concentrate far more than if i was at home. I think it takes a more focused person to work from home because there are many more temptation and distractions, I think this is the biggest pro of office working.

]]> By: Rick Mahn http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-31834 Rick Mahn Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:13:47 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-31834 Hi John! Thanks for that tip, I had never thought of taking that approach. Sure a pic or two of the fam, but not going in that direction. This is a great idea, make it much more relaxing than the standard, stark office that we usually have. I'll be checking out your blog and I have one related to GTD for you too! <a href="http://freshfocus.info/blog/" rel="nofollow">http://freshfocus.info/blog</a> is another great resource on GTD, and Kris is a great writer. Hi John! Thanks for that tip, I had never thought of taking that approach. Sure a pic or two of the fam, but not going in that direction.

This is a great idea, make it much more relaxing than the standard, stark office that we usually have.

I’ll be checking out your blog and I have one related to GTD for you too! http://freshfocus.info/blog is another great resource on GTD, and Kris is a great writer.

]]> By: John B. Kendrick http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/comment-page-1/#comment-31824 John B. Kendrick Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:26:23 +0000 http://rickmahn.com/2008/09/29/pros-and-cons-of-the-office/#comment-31824 I've found a way to get away from the office, without getting away. I had my wife help me decorate my office so it looks more like home. Pictures of the grandkids, some artwork, antiques, desk lamp, very homey. Then, when I need to get some serious work done, I just have my staff hold my calls, shut the door and start getting things done. I've written several posts about my experiences with GTD on my blog at http://johnkendrick.wordpress.com/how-to-gtd/ John I’ve found a way to get away from the office, without getting away. I had my wife help me decorate my office so it looks more like home. Pictures of the grandkids, some artwork, antiques, desk lamp, very homey. Then, when I need to get some serious work done, I just have my staff hold my calls, shut the door and start getting things done.

I’ve written several posts about my experiences with GTD on my blog at http://johnkendrick.wordpress.com/how-to-gtd/ John

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