1. You WILL be in your pyjamas.

Ok, sometimes this is true, but I have to say 99% of the time I’m up, showered and dressed by 9am, just like you ‘normal’ people. BUT sometimes I will make others jealous on a cold and windy day by telling them I’m sat in front of the fire in my PJs. And sometimes it’s true.

2. You’re watching Jeremy Kyle.

NO, no, never. I personally would never watch Jeremy Kyle unless paid at least £50,000 to do so. Per day. I would rather work than watch day time television. But if you would rather watch crap on TV than work, you may want to consider getting a job that you enjoy.

3. You sleep until 1pm.

If you have a job where you can sleep until 1pm then let me know (unless it’s nightshifts). If you’re a freelancer like my good self, and if you want to pay the mortgage – you’ll be working. And don’t forget you won’t get much of a lie in with baliffs pounding on the door. This is always a good thought to make you hop right out of bed.

4. You can do favours for people

Working from home is really just sitting about at home. So of course you can pick up that package from the post office, do all the housework and food shopping, feed the neighbour’s cat and go out for an afternoon. Yes, get used to people thinking you’re free ALL the time. And to be fair, there is the odd occasion when you can drop everything, but sadly that occasion doesn’t come around that often.

Carolyn Hughes is a communications and PR consultant, based in Manchester.