Working Alone

On any given day when you have co-workers chatting in your ear, bosses reading over your shoulder, and someone’s cologne assaulting your nostrils, working alone may seem like a dream. But the reality of working as a one-woman office isn’t always utopia. Whether you spend a lot of time on the road, work in a very small (i.e., one employee—you) office, or telecommute from home, isolation is an occupational hazard. Here, a few tips to a successful solo career.


Written by: Beth Morrissey
Beth Morrissey is a freelance writer from Dublin, Ireland who specializes in topics of interest to women working 9 to 5 and beyond. Visit her at www.bethmorrissey.com.