But with the technologist crunch, more and more firms are finding new ways to alleviate that pain. Longer-term assignments offer greater stability, even though the assignment may begin with the need to relocate. Some companies look to hire people who already live near a client site. Commuting, then, is back to the home office rather than away from it, and is usually less frequent and for shorter stints.
Consultants work for four days at the client site but spend just three nights away.
The fifth day is spent catching up at the home office. Other companies are electing to do more of their work from their own offices rather than at the customer site. Thank the Internet for this practical strategy.