I realize that it’s Friday and the world of work is probably the last thing you want to have on your mind as you head into the weekend. Even so, we spend so many of our waking hours behind our desks or at our workstations. We tend to define ourselves based on our occupations, so it’s clear that our careers have a dramatic effect on how we lead our lives. Let’s see what other bloggers have to say about working.

Tyler Cruz is a successful Internet entrepreneur and he loves the ability to run his own business from the comfort of his home. He also recognizes some of the value of attending trade shows, but he also explains why he doesn’t attend many conferences. The travel time can be pretty brutal if you live any distance away from an international airport, but should he be investing more of his time in building real-world relationships?

John Grohol is a resident expert in psychology, so he knows a thing or two about how our little brains work. If you find that you are constantly overwhelmed with your to-do list, never finding enough hours in the day, then you may want to check out Grohol’s recent post on how to get it done today. Challenge your irrational thoughts, know how long each task will take, and break it all down into easily digestible parts.

NC Winters provides an enlightening look into the world of freelancing and why freelancers charge the rates that they do. In Freelance Freedom #114, we listen in on a conversation between a client and a freelance designer, understanding why this designer can justify charging two times as much as an equivalent full-time employee. Can I have my paid sick leave now?

Chris Bibey is a professional writer and he appreciates the fact that his chosen career involves very little in terms of out-of-pocket expenses. So long as his Internet connection is robust and his computer is reasonably reliable, he’s pretty much set. Even so, he also recognizes the importance of saving for a rainy day, in case any unforeseen expenses should arise. You never know when you may need a new laptop or printer, so you should be prepared to absorb these costs.

Andy Hayes published a guest post on Get Paid to Write Online the other day, discussing how it is possible to keep up with your work while on the road. The Internet has certainly opened up a lot of telecommuting possibilities, but there are still steps and preparations that need to be taken in order to best handle the mobile office experience. Test everything, backup everything, and take the time to enjoy yourself too.