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I was once told by an employer that what you wear directly affects your productivity at work.

Do you feel that you are more or less productive based on your attire? Do you get any work done in the morning when you're still in your pj's? Do you wait until you are properly dressed to start your workday?

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Nah, I work in whatever I feel like wearing at the moment. I even just go the school and pre-k wearing my night time clothes, which is really just sweatpants and a tank top. Of course, they know that's not how I always dress.. I do get dressed up to go out. I mean, what's the point of getting all dolled up to sit at my desk? Nobody sees me except me. That's how I feel about it :-D

I have several "silky" Kaftans that look like silk blouses that I wear. Comfort and "dressy" incase there is a webcam teleconference when sitting at the desk.

I go around the house wearing my pajamas till the midday and can do a lot of things. I do not care what do I have on when I have the desire to work! The clothes can influence my work only when I am at office!

I love spending time in my night clothes.

I never really bought into productivity being linked to what you wear, I feel more like it's linked to being comfortable. I'm positive that I'm more productive in my pj bottoms and tank top than I am in heels, hose, skirts, and a button up blouse.

No I never work in my pj's!!
The reason is I feel more productive and professional. I also want my kids to know that is also expected of them too. In the morning I am up, showered dressed and have a cup of coffee before the kids wake up. Then I unload the dishwasher, while making breakfast. After breakfast we make beds and get the kids dressed. I am NOT a morning person I hate mornings but I get more done during the day this way.
I think it is whatever works for you but this is the way it works best for me.

Yep, all the time! Love it! Wouldn't change it for anything!!!! lol!

I usually work in my PJ's at night. However during the day I get up, take a shower, and get dressed before I start to work. I find that I'm more productive when I do this. :D

Yup! Are you kidding me?! That's half the reason I work from home!! LOL

I work best when I am comfortable, and I am most comfortable in my sweat pants and bare feet. It works for me!

I'm productive because I love what I do, I have a child to feed with my income, and I am motivated for my business to grow. It has nothing to do with what I am wearing. I can see how others would feel more productive when dressed for the day, but it doesn't work that way for me!

What could be better than working in your pj's? I feel more productive and comfortable in casual clothing and seem to get more work done. Who want's to dress up everyday? Isn't that the point of working at home anyway...so you can work in your PJ's?

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Not me I have to take a shower when I wake up to get motivated followed by my morning coffee works like a charm....

Decisions, decisions, decisions ....

Will I wear the PINK Bunny Slippers or the BLUE Bunny Slippers ....

Slippers and comfy stretch pants all the way.:D I work better and am more at ease dealing with difficult customers if I am dressed comfortable. Never used to be that way until our daughters grew up and moved out.

Ha!!! I work in my PJ's until I have to take the dog out!!! Then I usually slip on some clothes....but, I have been know to slip right back into those PJ's!! They are just to comfortable!!
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I don't find that my attire affects my productivity. I need to be comfortable in order to be productive. During the day I am working while caring for a toddler and a newborn. I usually wear a tank top and sweat pants. At night when I work I am in my PJ's and loving it!

I love this question! :) I used to be a real corporate woman back in the day, but now when I wake up I do like to shower and do my hair, etc. The most I do in terms of clothing is put on a pair of jeans and a casual shirt... so I guess it is a step up from pjs but not full on professional attire... funny!

Hahh! :)

Sound pretty formal to me! hehehehee ;):D

I was once told by an employer that what you wear directly affects your productivity at work.

Do you feel that you are more or less productive based on your attire? Do you get any work done in the morning when you're still in your pj's? Do you wait until you are properly dressed to start your workday?

I think that this varies by person. I happen to be a person who gets showered, dresssed, etc for work, even though my office is at home and only a few feet away. (Note, I am not saying that I wear business attire, usually something comfortable. But my hair and makeup are always done). I am sure that it is psychological, however, I do feel more awake and alert in the morning when I have started my day this way. I know a lot of women who work from home and stay in their pj's; most are very productive. I think that the key is knowing what works for you.

I loved working as if I am just at home with my pajamas: yep, its so cool. :D I am more productive than wearing formal, necktie and blazers galore.

I work in my pajamas and go to school in my pajamas! Well, I actually only have one of my classes online (I'm a full time student), but I agree with the sentiment of whoever said I don't need to get dressed up to sit at a desk. I don't have to deal with webcam conferences or anything so as long as I'm comfortable I just wear whatever. I don't think my productivity is affected at all.

I agree, I do just about everything in my PJs - Work & School and my productivity is not affected at all, in fact its a whole lot LESS distractions. Me being the fashionista I am working in my PJs gives me the ease of just focusing on the task at hand rather than making sure I am the jazziest. LOL

I personally am not effected by what I wear. That's one of the perks about working from home that I forget to appreciate. Just being able to wear comfty clothes. Now getting up and washing up, brushing teeth, maybe a little yoga and a green smoothie would help things.

I don't feel that I am less productive while wearing my PJ's. I think I get more done because I am comfortable and can just be me. Aside from working from home I am a skin care specialist and don't think my clients would take me seriously in my PJ's : )

I've always worked in my PJs until my first break, and it doesn't affect my production at all.

It's a benefit of working at home, of course.

I am the type that gets more done when I'm dressed. I am a morning person too and that is when I am most productice. If I get dressed early I get WAY more done than when I'm in PJ's. I'm new to the WAH arena so I still feel like it is "Time Off" when I stay in my PJ's!

I work in my pajamas and go to school in my pajamas! Well, I actually only have one of my classes online (I'm a full time student), but I agree with the sentiment of whoever said I don't need to get dressed up to sit at a desk. I don't have to deal with webcam conferences or anything so as long as I'm comfortable I just wear whatever. I don't think my productivity is affected at all.


Me to just do all the main things first as in Face washing, Teeth Brushing ETC and work in my sleeping Rob or what ever LOL


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Love working in my PJs and I am definitely not less productive.

However, when going out anywhere, I always make sure that I am dressed well.

To your success,

Laura Aridgides, Ph.D.

every thing i do when i wake up in the morning is in my PJ and i feel very active especially with a cup of tea :)
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I work better when I'm comfortable.
Sometimes my day gets away from me and I realize I'm still in my jammies but they are really cool jammies...HA!

Oh, YEAH!!! And I LOVE every minute of it!!!
I do make sure I wash my face, brush teeth, etc.....But I feel great staying in my PJ's on days I get to work at home :p

"Live Abundantly"

I like to be comfy no matter where I go or what I'm doing...it just so happens I'm working in my PJs or sweats most of the time, like Suga Pink I love what I do and it doesn't feel like work to me, I'm too eager to start the day...I couldn't be bothered to dress up :)

If I did not have to walk my 4yr old into his class every morning, I would stay in my pajamas all day and work! On cool days, I get back into my pajamas. I feel productive either way. :p

well i do too, when i wake up i instanly work

I work in my comfy clothes till noon--then shower. I just got new fun stuff at Target!

I work in pjs/sweats/gym shorts and I love it! I work extra since I don't have to get ready in the am!

I find that for email checking and doing the basic stuff I enjoy working in my pyjamas or whatever I slept in until I need to focus on the more headier stuff. Then I will shower and come back feeling refreshed with my second cup of coffee in tow.

I wear whatever I feel comfortable in that particular day. Sometimes my pajamas, sometimes I put on sweats, I am still productive no matter what I wear.

I work in my PJ's all the time.

I definitely work in my PJ's, isn't that what we work from home for?! :)

Of course, my PJs are usually a comfy T-shirt and then I just throw on some comfy slacks and socks and I'm all set for most of the day! Love it!

Diane

Because of the heat, I work best in a bikini ... lol

Nobody can see me and besides I don't care as long as I get through my list for the day.

But, the shower, teeth, hair and make up is done before I get started too ... just in case someone calls.

You can always throw something on but me without hair and make up done!!! ... now that is different

I work as long as I can in my jammies; gotta tell ya, I love it!! :p

vs sweatpants and a tank top are my "almost" permanent attire. I wouldn't have it any other way.

I don't necessarily work in my pjs but I do wear yoga pants and a shirt as my normal attire unless I'm out and about.

Absolutely! I have always worked better in more relaxed attire. I have never been one who believe that your dress reflects on your ability to get the job done. The only time it affects my job is when others are judging it.

I wear shorts and a t-shirt most times. When I'm comfortable, I get more work done.

Right after getting out of bed I pop into my office and answer emails and such in my nightgown.

Yes, I work in my pajamas all the time. However, everyday I set a goal to get dressed before 9 a.m. I feel I am much more productive when I get dressed first and then start my work day. That way if I have to run errands or go to my store location, then I am already dressed and ready to go. :p

Well, I do at night when I work my home job but during the day I work as an RN. We are having PJ day this Thurs for Spirit Week. My patients will get a kick out of seeing me in my pajamas.

I used to work in my pj's until I discovered I got more done after dressing for the day!

I tend to agree that the amount and the quality of your work increases when you prepare yourself for the day!

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You bet I work in my Jammies. I love it. and I usually work on my couch. you cant get much better than that, right? I like to look good when I go out, because of what I do, but at home you know Im comfy. If it's not my jammies its comfy clothes.

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er um...nope. I have this insatiable need to feel "upkept" even at home -- I'm talking shower, deodorant, clean and ironed clothes, hairdo, and a little lipgloss -- all in the morning before the kids get up.

Just a thing.

I treat working from home the same way I treat working in the office. It helps me stay focused and delineate 'home time' from 'work time'.

I'm in my pj's now!! :)

In the mornings, before I can do much of anything I have to get dressed and out of my pjs. Although, I don't go all out. It's usually into something really comfy like jogging pants, capris and t-shirts..sometimes even my hubby's t-shirts if it's laundry day! :) The reason being is I have this fear of the UPS guy or someone selling cookies showing up at my door and me having to scramble around and get dressed before being able to open it...silly, I know! lol. However, in the morning is when I usually do my research - so I'm not really doing a whole lot.

I do the majority of my typing (real work) in the early-late evening after my toddler has had dinner, bath, etc...and I am usually ALWAYS in my pjs then!

I don't really feel like I'm more productive if I'm "properly" dressed or not. And I definately don't feel more professional one way or the other. I'm sitting in front of a computer screen and no one can see me except my family. For this reason, I LOVE what I do!!

Depends on my mood. But I notice that I'm more productive when I'm wearing nicer clothes. On days when I'm super lazy and not in the mood though, I work in my PJs with a cup of coffee. It's great!

er um...nope. I have this insatiable need to feel "upkept" even at home -- I'm talking shower, deodorant, clean and ironed clothes, hairdo, and a little lipgloss -- all in the morning before the kids get up.

Just a thing.

OMG, Deeva! I wish I could be as organized as you!

At some time of the day (early morning or late night), I'm on the computer in my pjs. This gives me private time (without kids around) to hammer out specific things on my "to do" list.

I don't worry too much about what I wear when I'm working although, I do agree with whoever said they thought if you dressed up your production would go up but I still don't do it. However, Pajamas no, no pajamas for work.

I find what I'm wearing has little to do with how much I get done so I work in whatever suit my mood and many times that is my jammies! I think this is just one of the perks of working from home. No makeup, no primping, just comfy!!!

That being said if I'm having a face to face............you bet I've got my makeup on, my clothes appropriate, etc. but find me on a regular at home day and you'll find me extremely relaxed!

Absolutely! Thats why I love working from home! It has no effect on my work either way.

Absolutely! I do nails from my house so I can be caught in my PJ's from time to time.

I use to work in my pajamas but I wasn't as productive as to when I get up, shower, get dressed, do my hair, and put on a little make-up.

Once I changed into this routine, my productivity greatly increased. Event though I run my business from home I still want to be productive and get things done as if I was still in corporate America.

I work in my PJs about half the time. I used to sit at the desk every day and get dressed and everything, but now that I am pregnant all I want to do is stay in my PJs on the couch! But I'm still getting work done, so I don't think there is a big difference for me either way.

Well, some times I am completely naked (under a blanket of course). Does that count? I wear PJs or my birthday suit if I really don't FEEL like working but I know I have to. I feel this is a benefit of working at home.

BUT I don't get as much done. Do you want to know why? It has nothing to do with me and all to do with the husband.

He does not value my work-at-home time as work if I am in my PJs. He knows that if I am dressed and up and running around on the phone or in and out of the office then I am WORKING. This usually means that he will pick up some slack if my daughter is fussy or just needs some parent time. If I am in my PJs then he knows it is a blah day and I am on the hook to deal with my daughter too.

We were talking the other day and I had to correct someone when they said I was a stay-at-home mom. I am not a SAHM; I am a WAHM. I don't know why that is undervalued but it is.

Currently, I make MORE than my hubby does at his job. I worry though because my main source of income will be drying up in 14 months (long story) and that means that I really need to plus up my at home efforts.

PJs or no PJs I keep a schedule of events AND a Things To Do Listing everyday. I am a planner and a note keeper. I also force myself to be accountable for my daily events. I have created a blog for my own benefit and I report to my hubby everyday on my work that day. He could care less, but my daily reporting makes me feel more productive and it forces him to realize that I am actually doing something when I stay at home.

I try to work at least six to ten hours a day with a minimum of 40 hours a week and I keep track of it somewhat. I allow myself time off for sickness or vacation, but I keep track of it too so it doesn't get out of hand. When I start making BIG dollars, then I will give myself a break. Right now I need to prove that my home efforts are going to work. I am starting another at home effort next month and I hope this one will lead to more time to breathe. I really can't wait until I get started on it.

I wear my PJs ALOT! LOL. It has never affected my productivity

I try and get dressed as soon as possible.. but usually don't get it together for several hours.

I'm married so I like to be 'presentable' for my husband. Wow, I just looked at what I wrote, and realize it probably sounds old fashioned. But I like to look nice for my husband, and so that is my chief motivation to get dressed and spiffed up, pretty early in the day.

The other reason is that I feel more productive.. I may not be, but I think I am!

Well I can work in them till I am working from home. If in office this would be a big no-no for obvious reasons

LOL

I'm horrible! I roll out of bed and roll right to my computer to check emails...and skim through of all the main sites I participate on...THHENNN shower and everything else! LOL

Then I come back and really get to work! If I am comfortable everything else is peachy keen.

I just had a funny thought? Can you imagine getting up, doing all the morning stuff and then wearing a suit....to your desk!? LMBO! In heels and everything? LOL

I usually start my day this way, then I feel like something is wrong and go get dressed. I would ideally love to get up and get dressed the way I used to for my outside job.

Yup! Are you kidding me?! That's half the reason I work from home!! LOL

that is true!! i also work from home and as soon as i wake up i go to my pc and start working..in my pijamas :D

Ive spent the past week working in my pjs but I feel like Im not being very productive at all. So I think tomorrow I'll actually get up & put on "real world" clothes... I dread that thought...

I work about 1/4 of my day in PJ's and the rest in jeans and a tee shirt. I seem to do better when I get fully dressed in jeans, and am more productive.

No i don't wear pajamas. I support the fact that your clothes do affect your business. The better the better the impression.
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I love being able to work at home, because I do get to stay in my PJs! Of course that is just a t-shirt and comfortable pants. Being dressed comfortably doesn't negatively affect productivity, in fact I think it lets people work better.

I'm just as motivated working in my jammies as I am working in dockers or skirt and nice shirt. Different personalities will have different answers.

Love jammies! But I try not to stay in them all day. LOL

Sometimes :p But only when my son doesn't have school. I have to drop him off at the bus stop and even though it's a block away, I don't go outside in my PJ's since I live in the city. But on the weekends DEFINITELY

I work from the home and I love working in my pjs...every now and then I'll be dressed but that's rare.

I work from home and I love being in my pjs..

in my opinion , when you are at work , you had better dress loose clothes because they make feel relax and let you pay attention to work . what another reason is that actually there are not many people noticing your clothes because they are so busy!

No I do not wear PJ's to work for I do not own PJ's, heehee. I dress casual and it seems to work just fine so far.

I love working after a hot and long shower hence no pj's for me. My mind is all cleared up and my body is in enthuastic mode when I am clean and fresh and wears a comfy clothes. But at night after shower, I work in my pj's

I love working after a hot and long shower hence no pj's for me. My mind is all cleared up and my body is in enthuastic mode when I am clean and fresh and wears a comfy clothes. But at night after shower, I work in my pj's

Same here I find I plan my day better after a nice shower, cup of coffee, get into comfortable clothes and ready to go!

Working in your PJ's is a metaphor perhaps for working at home and if it's working in PJ's that you want than my bizopp is for YOU!! ;)

I rarely work in my PJs. I am usually showered and dresses early because of the kids and their schedules. On weekends, if I am working, I might still be in PJs... Like now.

Yup, pajamas is my mom uniform & I wear them when I work. :-)

Yes, especially in the winter. Why not wear something soft and comfortable when you can? I love my pajamas. Thanks to whoever invented fleece.:)

Always! :) Even if I get dressed to go somewhere and come back home, I change into "lounge" clothes. I like to be comfortable and feel like I can concentrate and get more done this way!

NEVER!

I need to "feel" like I am working and if I stay in my jammies I don't feel at all like I am working. I would get nothing done and end up on the couch!LOL

I do dress very comfortable! Sweat pants and slippers and a nice blouse or something.

Just because I work "from home" I still need
to feel like I am dressed for success. :)

Deb

Not usually pj's but most of the time, I wear comfortable clothes like sweats and no bra ;) (60s hippy girl wanna be?)

Rather than feeling less successful, I feel just the opposite - I feel blessed and empowered to be able to work where I want and wear what I want when I'm working :p It makes me more productive to feel this way not less.

Rather than feeling less successful, I feel just the opposite - I feel blessed and empowered to be able to work where I want and wear what I want when I'm working :p It makes me more productive to feel this way not less.

But "my" business now involves me getting LIVE on a webcam so NO jammies for me! :p

I prefer to work in jeans and a comfortable shirt. Mainly b/c it helps me wake up. But I've only been working a few days, so there will probably be days of working in pjs!

Almost everyday. I work better when I am super comfy and all of my pj's are super comfy!

I allow myself to work in my PJs once a week (casual day ;) other days I make sure I get up and change my clothes. Not necessarily into business attire but I do shower, change and get ready as if I was getting ready to go to an outside office. Am I any less productive on casual day? No. I just think treating it as if I did have to go to work reminds me that I am working.

I find for me that unless I am dressed to the point of meeting a client, so that means hair and makeup on, I don't feel so productive.....I wish I could work in jammies...I have tried it, and I feel sluggish, and I don't feel as if I have completely woken up.....I am in envy of everyone who can work in jammies, 'cause they are surely more comfortable.....

Judy

I was once told by an employer that what you wear directly affects your productivity at work.

Do you feel that you are more or less productive based on your attire? Do you get any work done in the morning when you're still in your pj's? Do you wait until you are properly dressed to start your workday?

Really, I thought I had replied in this thread already - but I skimmed back through the pages and didn't find "me" :o so here goes...

Like a few others have said, it depends on my mood and what else may be planned for the day ... stormy winter days like we have been having recently - I have been staying in my PJs, wrapped up in my fleece snuggie, sipping my hot tea or cocoa while I work here at my 'puter. :D

Other days I get "dressed" comfortably in leisure clothes - a step above sweatpants, with a sweatshirt, sweater, or other long-sleeved top.

Nope as I have to make quick errands sometime.

During the day I do change into jeans and casual shirt... but usually around 7 PM *unless it's date night with my Hubby* I get into my PJs and do various things... mainly weegy lately. :D

I don't really agree with that. I do feel better about myself once I've done my hair and make-up, but I still wear pajamas if I'm at home! When I first get home the bra and jeans come right off. I would think being comfortable would be beneficial to getting more done.

I'm actually planning on sewing really cute and comfortable pajamas for myself. No reason why you can't be cute and comfortable. :)

I wish I could wear pajamas, but I still have a "day job". Once I make my direct sales business my full time job, I'll probably do a lot of it in my pajamas. :)

I try to put on more business casual clothes when I am working. It makes me feel more productive, but there are always days when I just don't feel like it.

Depends on the day! Today, yes, I worked in my PJ's! Loved it!

There are some days I do just that, but most days I get up and shower and put on a comfortable pair of jeans and a shirt/sweatshirt etc. I am very comfortable

After breakfast we go to office. I am a morning person I love mornings but I get more done during the day this way.

I too am the most productive when I'm comfortable - doesn't really matter if I'm in my pj's or if I actually was motivated to work out first then shower...getting certain "necessities" done early does put me in a better frame of mind.

No pajamas, but my work from home work has mainly been on evenings and weekends. I am usually in jeans or sweats, but no pajamas--yet! :)

I might own the world's largest collection of PJs - I change into clean PJs first thing in the morning, shower and change PJs at lunch, and a clean nightgown at bedtime. For doctors' appointments/lab trips/ etc... it's yoga pants, the next best thing to PJs in public.

I don't wear pajamas, but I've got it goin' ON when I wear my pink sequined speedo :D

Seriously, I've done a little work in my robe but not much. I'd rather be fully dressed when working. Probably so I can duck out of the house quickly when my wife responds to one of my bad puns by hurling a heavy, blunt object at the back of my head http://convopit.org/forum3/images/smilies/icon_whistle.gif

Pajamas are allowed in your office?

Allowed and encouraged

Pajamas are allowed in your office?

well it is one of the many reasons i work from home. If i feel like i want to put something on besides sweats and tank, then ok, other wise nope. I'm still at the stage in my life, where i'm rebellious against the corporate world, was in it way to long! So, what ever i feel like, goes.

Sometimes, I'll dress up really goofy. with my hair on top of my head, and some really big earrings on, hey maybe even some red lipstick lol just to crack myself up. keeps me smiling for the ppl on the phone

I work best being comfortable, however after 11 years working from home I get best productivity from "trying" to dress the part. Which means I must get up, shower while tea or coffee is on and get dressed. Can be jeans and a tshirt. But I must get out of the "you're home" mentality.

Still can't work in socks though

I wear my pajamas at least half the day some days...others I wear jeans and a tee...but nothing special, just comfy clothes.

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I love not having a dress code. Some days I'm in my pjs some days not. I can get work done either way.

I feel i work better when i am wearing something comfortable. I have never been one to dress up because scruns were my every day attire.

LOL. Yes, I actually do!

I live in my PJ's! I get WAY more done when I am comfortable. Now that's not to say that I don't like to get dolled up when going out for a business meeting or presentation, but day to day it's PJ's!

Some - I repsond to emails from the east coast early in the morning Califronia time in my pajamas, and late at night I grade my nursing students papers. In between, I am dressed mostly business casual!

Not normally because my pjs are just my undies so sometimes i do w/o shaving or early in the am before my shower...

Not normally because my pjs are just my undies so sometimes i do w/o shaving or early in the am before my shower...


;)LOL your response was funny.there may have been other funny ones too, but I found your response very funny, lol, Too bad I cant work in my PJ's anymore, I'm still employed through West but havent worked for them in a while because I have to find more to do away from home, I need more $$$ and have to do more, Sky is the limit, But so far the jobs here in my area is hard to find, or hard to get hired, I have put over 60 applications in since Jan.2010, 3 interviews, 2 Calls from 2 different employers & missed them both, But I may have to do West something is way better than nothing. It's very sad and I feel like since I have Work from home on my resume, or a job title that regular employers dont understand its even harder to get hired, when they are hiring pertaining to the same type of work, It scares me because I'm not sure to even list the jobs I did from home since where I'm from only a few or 1 handful think they all are unlegit. However I did need to laugh.

Yep sure do, with a baby even at 10 months old, who has time to get dressed up, or even brush their own hair. Not me. I barely even eat my own breakfast. I make sure she eats every meal first and foremost and is provided for and taken care of. And while she is napping I work or do school work. She still takes 3 naps a day, normally at least 1 hour or more and sleeps all night.

And I do wear socks :)

Of course! I was always one of those kids that if they didn't have school that day, wore my jammies all day. I still change into my jammies as soon as I get home, but now that I am an adult, it's called "loungewear", LOL :p

There are days I don't get out of my PJ's. And if I'm not wearing PJ's then it's sweatpants and a t-shirt. I like being comfortable and when I'm comfortable, I'm more productive. :)

Gotta love Sweats! ABSOLUTELY:)

I get up at 5am to start my day and so so in my pj's until 7am when the kids wake up.
Then I go for a shower and do the whole day prep stuff, then get back to work at 9am, clothed but comfortable; smart enough to answer the door or nip to the shops :)

When I began working from home, working in my PJ's felt great!

Now, if I start work prior to 6:00 a.m., I'm in my PJ's, but once 6:00 a.m. rolls around,
I shower, comb my hair and even put on lipstick. I used to stay in my PJ's
all day and soon the novelty wore off and I felt like I was just "working from home,"
instead of being an independent contractor with my own business.

Once I started getting dressed every morning (jeans/t-shirt or pants and a nice
top), I began to feel more professional, and I see how I'm setting a
better example of seriously owning my own business for my teenage daughter
instead of being just her mom who works from home in her PJ's. :-)
I actually see the difference in her attitude.

Another plus is I can go shopping or handle an outside emergency
immediately.

I don't really feel like I'm ready for my day until I'm dressed. PJ's just don't make me feel like I'm being productive. I get up and throw on sweats to get my son off to school, but once he's out the door I need to get dressed and ready to start my day. I need to be able to respond to the door, the dogs needing to go out, getting the mail, etc. and I can't do those things if I'm still in PJ's. It's usually just jeans and a t-shirt, but I always need to be dressed to work. Plus, it sets a good example for my kids.

When I start working from home, PJ's are my fave comfortable outfit. At least I get to save a lot. I can work without fab outfits and make up. :)

I always shower, get dressed and brush my hair before I start work. Otherwise I end up meandering through the day without being able to focus on work. I'm a very structured person, and if I don't follow my routine, I can't get anything done. I don't put on makeup or "do" my hair unless I'm actually going to go somewhere, though.

Same here, I usually start my day with a routine before working.. though I work at home, I make it a point that I still look good and feel good because of unexpected guests :)

Lol Yess.......Unattractive ones at that....IT IF MAKES A DIFFERENCE..I did go to Wal-Mart Yesterday and purchase TWO new pair of PJ's.

Yep sure do! No one sees me and when I'm more comfy,I get more work done...;)

In the morning I may start in my pjs, but as the morning progresses I just have to change into something else. I feel more productive that way.

It's very comfy to work with your Pajamas on but I don't wear PJ the whole day because it makes me feel sleepy and ready for bed well in fact I work minimum of 10 hours a day.

Always.. I try to be as comfortable as possible. If I am not comfortable I cannot work well.

I can't stay wearing pajamas the whole day, it sometimes makes me feel sleepy and lazy lol :)

Overall, I feel best when I'm showered and wearing semi business dress. It tends to set the tone for how I work and interact. But I also have my casual days :)

Haha no, I feel that If I don't get up, get dressed, and make my bed I am not as productive.

Hehe.. Well sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night and decide to work. I do work at home.. >.<

I always said I never would but that was some years ago.....Now? yes, I do........especially in the winter and the blizzards leave me stranded at home.

I work in my pajamas some of the time! I believe that if you feel good about yourself, then THAT is what is going to make you more successful and productive. If you think that you look good and you feel confident in what you are wearing, then it doesn't matter what you have on. It is all really just mindset.
Most days I will get up, shower, and get dressed before I do any work-even housework-and then there are some days that I just want to be relaxed and stay in my pj's until the middle of the day.
I would be more confident being well dressed if I had to go to an office and see clients face to face, but at home, my tone of voice and sincere desire to help people makes me successful.

Yes especially on those days I don't have to leave the house most definitely on late night hours.

Michelle

Yes, of course :rolleyes: PJs & work should always go together - in my opinion, productivity is directly related to comfort & who's not comfy in their PJs?

-Deeda-

Always in my PJS actually work better in them because I am comfortable.

Completely agree with you Deeda:). We are more comfortable in our PJS:D,

There are some days, I just enjoy not having to get out of my comfortable pajamas. It is a huge change for me from the Corporate world and getting dressed. I have to admit I don't miss it and the cost of the clothes was another thing, I enjoy working from home.

I work in whatever moves me that day. I too had heard your work is affected by what you wear, and even if you're sitting at home you should get up and get dressed like you are going out. Most days it is my PJ's. I will say that the benefit of getting up and being dressed is that I don't have to rush and throw something on whenever the hubby decides he wants us to go to lunch at the last minute.;)

I'm weird in that I am uncomfortable being outside of my bedroom until I am fully dressed. Unless I am sick, I get dressed every morning before going downstairs, where this lovely computer awaits me. :-) I've always been that way, and I don't see me changing it anytime soon. I also wear my shoes (flip flops in the summer) all day long. I feel weird walking around the house barefoot. That might have something to do with 3 kids, 3 cats and a dog...never know what I might step in. :-)

I'm not a work from home mom yet, but when I do become one I will have no problem working from home in my pajamas. I don't see what difference it will make because no one will see you.

I understand the whole concept of your mood depends on how you feel and what you wear. However my rebuttal to that is if you're comfortable, you'll be able to conquer anything!

noppy. i work with pijama and it is like working in a dream :)

I almost work in night dress,
I feel more comfort in it..

I never work in pj's. It would make me feel yucky. I don't dress like a million bucks, but I always shower and wear something presentable. I always go into town on my lunch hour too to get some interaction with live people. That wouldn't bode well for me in pajamas, lol..

I was once told by an employer that what you wear directly affects your productivity at work.

Do you feel that you are more or less productive based on your attire? Do you get any work done in the morning when you're still in your pj's? Do you wait until you are properly dressed to start your workday?

Most days, I start off in my PJs and get dressed around mid-morning. I do this so as not to wake my husband up since I'm up at dawn during the week. By the time he's up and about (he works at home, too), I've got several work hours under my belt, can take a break, get dressed, prepare breakfast, etc.

I don't think it makes me any more or less productive, though. As long as I'm comfortable, I can pretty much get the job done. That said, when I do get dressed, I tend to still wear something comfy.

I would have to agree that the clothes I wear affect my productivity. Not only that, but in order to feel like I can start the day I need to go through the routine of "getting ready." Brushing my teeth, putting my contacts in, etc.

since I work online late at night most of the time, you will often find me in my pyjamas... and slippers :)

Working in my pj's is the spice of life! lol I love what I do, therefore it doesn't matter what I am wearing at home while I am working. Every day is a joy, part of why I work from home is to have that freedom. :)

as of right now, i do work in my pjs most mornigs as sometimes i am up at 5:00 a.m. to get some work in before the little one is up. ;) just all depends on what that day holds. now in the fall my little guy will be in prek and the need to get up and dressed first will come into play as i will have to take him to school each morning. :)

I am in my pyjamas right now! :) It is 7am here, about to get dressed.

I love working in my pj's at home. The more comfortable I am the more productive I can be.

Most days, I start off in my PJs and get dressed around mid-morning. I do this so as not to wake my husband up since I'm up at dawn during the week. By the time he's up and about (he works at home, too), I've got several work hours under my belt, can take a break, get dressed, prepare breakfast, etc.

This sounds like me to a T. I get a few hours under my belt while I'm up with my little one and then I take a break to get dressed. I like to wear something comfortable, yet presentable. While it doesn't affect my productivity, it just makes me feel better to be dressed in something presentable so that I can be ready for whatever the day may bring.

I get up and when its time for work I take my shower and get dressed. Now I dont wear business attire but I am dressed usually in jeans and a shirt.

I'm more productive when I'm in pajams and working from home.

I prefer to be dressed with my cuppa coffee ready for the day. You never know who will stop by. :eek:
Then again when you get those great ideas, you have no time or can't wait to go bare foot to the office.

I do feel more productive if I am dressed and ready for the day.:p

yes, during the winter,
During the sommer time-no pijamas :-)

As long as you can't see me, I'm wearing whatever I want :). I have always worn nice and comfortable clothing when I work...it makes me feel more at ease.

~ I wear my Pajama's to answer emails in the morning, until I need to get ready to go to my part-time job ( outside of the house )
I do love :) wearing comfortable clothes to work on the Internet!

I'm always in lounge clothes. T-shirt and either shorts or sweats depending on the season. I only get dressed if I have to go somewhere in public like to a school function. I don't mind running to the store or post office in my loungewear lol I'm kinda odd that way.

Oh yeah, I definitely sport my P.J.'s! I am going to take advantage of allll the benefits of working from home! :p

I'll have to side with the Texas Wife below me! Don't get me wrong, I have my days where I'll get up and get dressed as if I were heading out to a typical job... but other days.... it's total p.j. time. ;)
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Regan
Work at Home United

working in pjs sounds heavenly but with 4 kids I'm better off if I get up and dressed before they do then I'm prepared for whatever the day brings!
Crystal

It is great to work in pajamas but it is not suitable for anyone- some may be more productive and some can get more sleepy...

If I am working during the day I wear my jeans and a t-shirt. I get up in the morning, get dressed, make breakfast, make the beds, start the laundry and then get on my computer to work. I have always been like that...I have to get dressed to get started with my day. Even before I worked at home on my PC I have always gotten dressed before starting my housework.

If I ever work at night I work in my PJs if everyone else has already gone to bed. I just have to be comfortable. That's what makes me comfortable. So, it's usually jeans and barefeet. That way I am always dressed if someone happens to come by.

Yes, but only because I work into the dark, bitter, wee hours of the morning! After I fall asleep at my computer 2 or 3 times, it's easier just to fall into bed if I'm wearing pjs.:D

I'm not sure that I believe what I'm wearing makes a difference in how I work, but how I look certainly can...if I'm working face to face with someone. Over the phone or online, not so much.

I don't wear my pajamas, but that's only because I take my kiddos to their grandparents house while I work and I don't want to leave home in them!

yes, I often do.

Although I'm very comfy and cozy in my pj's, I find I have more ambition and success when working from home when I'm dressed...even if it's just jeans and a shirt. I've been caught offguard with some surprise guests to my house while still not dressed...so I'm trying to get out of that pattern LOL. :)

Although I'm very comfy and cozy in my pj's, I find I have more ambition and success when working from home when I'm dressed...even if it's just jeans and a shirt. I've been caught offguard with some surprise guests to my house while still not dressed...so I'm trying to get out of that pattern LOL. :)

Ugh, I hate when drop-in guests catch me working at home in my PJs, lol. I can so relate!

At the moment, I'm working in my bathrobe, but only because I got up to shower and there was a traffic jam in the bathroom. I started working until traffic died down, but got so engrossed in what I'm doing that it's now just before 1p and I'm still not dressed. lol

Productivity is the point. If that can be accomplished in PJs, more power to all and, if it can't...get dressed already! ;)

I work in my pjs just about everyday. I get up and go straight for the office then in the afternoon I'll take a shower and get dressed. The way I figure it is that the morning is my most productive time of the day. Why should I waste productive time getting dressed?

I work in my pajamas all the time. The reason is that I often start working very early in the morning before my kids get up. I want to be comfortable. I think that I would be more productive in the rest of my responsibilities if I actually got dressed, though. Because those wee early morning hours, often extend into the late afternoon hours. And I've been caught off guard when someone knocks on my door and/or totally unprepared when I have to run out unexpectedly. I still do it all the time, though.

I was considering freelance what do you average monthly and hours put in?

No I don't work with my pajamas because it is inappropriate. Good thing the company I'm working with right now is not strict on dress code so we can dress we want whether if it's formal or casual. :)

it does not really make a difference to me,

I normally work in my PJ's...sometimes I go all day without even getting dressed. The only time I get dressed is when I have to go shopping or take the kids to the library. :D

I may work in my pajama only at the first hour, but than most of the time i am changing to "regular" clothes because i have to go to arrangements and stuff.

In my case i only do tutorials so i just wear a casual attire..

I work in whatever I feel like :)....mostly comfty clothes

Oh yes!!!!! :)

I totally work in my PJs! :D Isn't being a home great?!

I'm most productive if I get up, shower, dress, and then go to the 'office' at home.. :rolleyes:

I'm wearing fuzzy pants with cupcakes on them right now, and a greenbay tshirt. Comfy fuzzy pants are my usual work attire and it doesn't affect my work. Although I think my husband might be sick of seeing me in sleep pants, hair pulled back and no make up on.

I need to be fully dressed. If I'm in my pj's I feel like I should still be in bed and I don't get work done near as quickly or efficiently.

Jessica

I wear my pjs or underwear. I don't get dressed unless I have to leave the house or if we have company.

Sweats and a Tshirt with a HUGE coffee
Bonnie

I wear tracksuits with my slippers... haha feels comfy :P Now to get a recliner....

Shorts and a plain shirt. Nothing fancy

Interesting how an old thread can get "re-born". LOL!!

I'll bite. ;)

DO I work in my PJs?

No, I do get dressed for the day in something comfortable before I make the 6 yard commute (and no....I didn't measure it...lol) from the kitchen to my "office". For me, it's a mind-set shift from "bed head" to "work brain". I also have neighbors that pop by since they know I work from home, and in-laws that live down the street and pop in from time to time as well.

I love being able to work from home and decide whether it's flip-flops with my shorts and t-shirts, or house shoes and a sweatsuit. :D

Have a blessed day,

Cynthia

Am working at home so, I'm still working with my pj's every now and then. :D

I don't really wear pjs..I actually only have one pair....but lounge pants and sweats..FOR SURE..that is one of the benefits of working from home :)

Wouldn't you like to know! ; )

Kevin

I think people are going to be most productive when they feel comportable doing what they are doing.
your not going to be super productive doing any thing you dont like... or going somewhere you dont like.. in a job you dont like... so why not assume that you can be more productive wearing something you like??
I never leave my house in pjs. sweats are great tho. but im working right now in pjs while watching the history channel and i feel most productive in this exact setting :)

I use to feel like that and would get every morning shower and get dressed. Now I wear what I want and get quite a bit done with my jammies on!

ha! unless I am going somewhere I usually stay in my PJs - why bother LOL

On wintery cold Canadian days like today there is nothing better than working from home and following up with my team with a hot tea and my laptop!

I like getting up and getting dressed, it seems to give me even more energy!!! I think it energizes the children too! Maybe that's why they're so wild :) !!!
Sincerely,
Gayle

i won't be working from home for another few months but i plan to buy a new wardrobe consisting entirely of loungewear! maybe some day of the week jammies :D

Yup, I sure do. I work at night, so I wear what I'm going to crash in as soon as I finish up here!

yes! Isn't that one of the selling points of working from home?? :)

cindi

I wish I could because that would mean I found full time work staying at home. :)

I wouldn't do that. I would feel lazy plus it would feel weird to be in my pyjamas during the day!

Denise

I believe it does put you in the right mood for working, if you dress up. I work out of the house, it is rare if I have a tie on, but I always make a point of having on slacks and a shirt.

Most definitely. I am also partial to my coffee stained tshirts as well. Every once in awhile I'll throw on a nice suit just to get into the swing of things. It really helps on Mondays.

I do work in my pj's when I'm at home. Sometimes I feel like I get more done when I'm dressed to go out, but mostly for me its mindset. If I know I have priorites I just tackle them, pj's or not. ;)

I tend to get more done, workwise and around the house, if I get dressed (and "dressed" to me is a tshirt and capris or jeans, year round!). With that said, I'm usually in my pajamas until mid morning, at least. I lack the motivation to get out of my comfy clothes early on most days. But yes, I do notice a difference if I get up and moving earlier, rather than later.

Absolutely! I don't take my shower till around noon and then leave at 1 to pick up my son from school. :-)

Some days yes - why not? ;)

I love working in PJs, specially weekend mornings (as speak :). But I also believe that if I get dressed for success go out to run errands and wear my jewelry, I get more interest in my Fifth Avenue Collection jewelry business.