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Working From Home….In My Pajamas?
Thanks to a really old advertisement for I don’t remember what, a lot of people think that working from home means you can work wearing just your pajamas, or sweats, or …. nothing at all! ( Now that’s a scary thought!) In fact, being able to work in your pajamas is often mentioned as one of the benefits of working from home. That may be true for many people, but not for me. Even though I work from home, I find it important that I have my morning routine to get my day started. That means coffee, a shower, and getting dressed before I start work in my home office.
Now that doesn’t mean I get all dressed up in a suit and heels. My work wardrobe is definitely causal. Nice jeans and a sweater, or khakis and a blouse. I find that if I stay in my pajamas, it is hard to get into “work” mode. I am more likely to surf the net and play Freecell.
The other benefit to getting dressed every morning is when the “emergency” meeting comes up. When the boss needs you in the office right away, or that “special”client needs attention, it is nice to be able to just get up and go. Much better than trying to make excuses to buy more time so you can shower and find clean clothes to wear!
I also find it helps to fend off all those distractions that come from your neighbors. You know the ones. There is this belief that because you work at home you have plenty of free time to take care of their errands. Pick up their kids, accept a package, or whatever! If you come to the door dressed for work it is much easier for them to believe you when you say, “I’m sorry I can’t help you right now, I’m working.” How much credibility do you think you have when you are in your pajamas and your hair isn’t combed?
How about you? Do you find you work best in your pajamas? Or are do you prefer to dress for work?
6 Comments
Bonnie Story says: Hello! The only things I get dressed for any more is walking the dog (if I go off the property!) and gardening. Have done lots of gardening in the pajamas too! I have no trouble getting in to work mode… getting out of it can be troublesome however! I like your blog, it’s so clean and legible. Another Entrecard find! Bonnie
pandora says: I’ve been working from home for over 13 years. I tried the pj dressing but maybe I was so used to getting cleaned up (getting dressed, comb your hair) that I just couldn’t do it. Like you I dress casually no suits like in the past.
It’s important to maintain a professional, business feel even if your work day is behind a computer. Not to mention it makes you feel better 
But there are people that can work steadily in pj’s. I think that is great. Don’t get me wrong, I have had days where sweats and tennis shoes fit the day. haha Not often but on occasion 
Nice blog. Looks fresh and clean
Michael says: I work full time, besides my own business. I’ll either just wear what I have on, or change into sweats, when I get home and start on my own work. I seldom need to dress up too much unless I’m meeting with a customer. Weekends are nice, just sit around in sweats and a robe and not worry about it too much.
Beth says: I do get dressed to work, however in the winter I leave my slippers on.
Vicky says: I am like you. I like to start my day dressed, coffee in hand and with my kitchen sink clean.
Mia Blog4me says: its good to know you can work from home. Well, you don’t have to stuck in jam for work and after work.