hynespa
Well-Known Member
- Jun 7, 2010
- 317
- Boat Info
- 2005 420 Sundancer
- Engines
- T-VD-8.1 S HO MerCruiser (T-420 hp)
My firm's offices have been closed since mid-March and we have been in a mandatory "work from home" situation. Unfortunately my work from home situation is less than ideal - I lack a separate office - so would have to work from the kitchen or living room - and doesn't work well with my wife on Zoom calls all day for PTA and my kids doing Zoom classes.
I made the decision early on to convert my boat into a floating office. For anybody considering the same here are some pro's and con's:
PRO's
Here is a pic of my basic setup:
I made the decision early on to convert my boat into a floating office. For anybody considering the same here are some pro's and con's:
PRO's
- Gives me some structure to the day because I am getting in a car and "commuting" 20-25 minutes to the marina to go to work.
- Get's me out of the hair of my wife and teenagers.
- Gives me solitude to focus on my work calls, etc.
- I can jump in the dinghy at lunchtime and go across the marina to grab lunch at some places that have carry out or outdoor dining.
- I have had more than one employee or client say while I'm on camera for a zoom "wait ... are you on a boat!?" (Not sure of they are jealous in a good way or bad way ...)
- When I have some extended time between client calls - I've been able to progress a few boat projects
- The WiFi in my marina can be like a roller coaster. Most of the time it is "OK" but there are times where my calls or video are dropped. I have an LTE modem as a backup when it gets too bad.
- There are too many days where I am "back to back" on work calls ... and I don't even emerge from my boat "cave" until 6:30 or 7pm at night ... after not even emerging for lunch.
- Days where I really need to get better about moving. I should try to do some non-video work calls while "walking and talking".
Here is a pic of my basic setup: