Ralph Gardner Jr. of The New York Times writes an interesting article detailing one couple’s experience with working from home.

One partner organizes community development safaris to Africa, the other partner is a writer and explorer. They found that their one-bedroom unit was not big enough for the two of them after both decided to work from home.

Gardner reports that according to one survey

… more than 28 million Americans were working from home at least part time — an increase of 10 percent from just the year before, and 40 percent from 2002. The American Home Furnishings Alliance reports that 7 in 10 Americans now have home offices or designated workstations in their homes, a 112 percent increase since 2000.

and, with this particular couple

One of the hardest adjustments for those working from home is deciding when to take a break, and when to quit for the day. With the computer always beckoning and the commute measured in the time it takes to cross the living room, there’s always a reason to go back to work — or an excuse to avoid it.

Now, many of us have experienced similar problems, working in a space we share with a co-worker, spouse, life-partner, or friend. It’s something with which we must come to terms.

Facing a similar problem, isn’t is time you had a serious talk with that individual. Resolve those differences, it’s worth the effort!

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