Janet: I’m considering not going back to the office but working from home after my maternity leave. Any thoughts?
Nancy: working from home is great but it’s not for everyone
Janet: really?!
Nancy: i couldn’t work on my own i’m very sociable need people around me
Kelly: you wouldn’t be able to learn from others as much and if you have questions you’ll have to wait for answers
Abi: you have to be well-organised as well
Kelly: so if you are a well-organised, patient, self-motivated and independent person then go for it
Janet: haha! A long list that is! But most of it sounds like me! ;)
Nancy: on the other side it gives you flexibility and autonomy
Abi: yeah, working from home has many advantages too such as saving time and money on commuting
Janet: and childcare!
Abi: what do you mean?
Janet: while working from home i won’t need childcare and i can be around my little one all the time :)
Kelly: OMG! You’re not being serious!
Janet: dead serious! Don’t know what you mean?!
Abi: that is not gonna work, trust me!
Nancy: You won’t be able to work and look after your little one at the same time. It is simply impossible!
Janet: still not sure why..
Nancy: looking after a baby is very occupying you won’t be able to focus
Kelly: You’ll be too tired to work. Basically, you need to consider pros and cons.
Janet: right, ok i guess i have to trust you on that childcare thing. Thanks for your replies girls! x  
Janet is thinking about working from home after maternity leave. With Nancy, Abi and Kelly, they discuss various pros and cons of telecommuting.