So don't eschew the office. Be willing to attend special brainstorming sessions or important customer meetings, either in person or by video or teleconference. As bandwidth to homes improves, virtual meetings will become seamless and more practical. However, technology cannot totally replace the personal touch. Statistically, telecommuters' productivity levels are highest when they split their work week between the company office and the home office.
Some workers really miss the office chitchat and the camaraderie of being part of a team.
Therefore, it is prudent to set a trial period for telecommuting. This gives you an opportunity to assess your ability to structure your time, prioritize, keep on task and deal with loneliness issues. It also gives your employer time to determine how well your telecommuting is working for him. Obviously, if you are not comfortable with e-mail and other company technologies, telecommuting may not work for you. However, managing a project doesn't preclude telecommuting.