There are three basic ways to eliminate or shorten your commute:

1. Start your own business.
2. Telecommute and work for your current employer from home.
3. Switch to a shorter work week.

Then: 

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2. Positioning Yourself for Success 

3. Determine the Business Reason You Should Be Allowed to Work From Home

4. Prepare your Proposal

5. A Successful Trial Period

1. Assess the situation.

2. Accept and embrace your job for what it is.

3. Create a game plan.

4. Commit to the plan with your boss.

5. Go all out.

via thetravelersnotebook

#1: Your place is cheaper than theirs

#2: Your productivity will increase

#3: Employee retention will go up

#4: You’ll increase your billable hours

#5: You’ll be running with the crowd

#6: Your relationships will improve

#7: It’s the green thing to do

#8: Politicking will go down

#9: You’ll be more accessible

#10: It’s a weather-proof arrangement

via techrepublic