by Joanna Norman
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As you may know if you read my blog regularly, part of what I love about being a transcriptionist is that I get to work in the comfort of my own home. I’ve shared my minimalist home office space in this blogpost. But I don’t always choose to work there. It takes me almost no time at all to pack my laptop, foot pedal, and headset in a tote bag, and I’ve got everything I need to work in a different location for an hour or two or a whole day.
Back Porch Office
When I want some fresh air, I like to work on my back porch. All I need to make this work is an office chair and a small folding table. Arlo, my old mini poodle, loves to sunbathe and so does my current Guide Dog Puppy in training. So when the weather is nice, I’ll work for a hour or so on the porch while they relax in the yard.
Car/SUV Office
I also have a set up that enables me to work in my car. I just pack my transcription equipment in my bag, grab this great little lap desk (link on amazon), and I can work anywhere. The ability to work in my car comes in handy when I have to wait in the car for an appointment. (Remember pre-COVID days when we could wait in the lobby?) I can also head out to a national park that’s nearby, visit the picnic area, and transcribe away while watching the beautiful desert birds.
Bed/Couch Office
I recently figured out a way to work in bed. Now before you think I’m hopelessly lazy, let me explain. About two months ago, I badly sprained my ankle and needed to keep it elevated for several days. This inspired me to create a way to use my foot pedal while sitting on my bed or on the couch. I applied command strips to the back of my foot pedal and to the lid of a plastic box. This puts my foot pedal at a 90 degree angle so I can sit with my legs straight out and use the foot pedal. In this set up, I used the same lap desk I use in my car, and I could comfortably transcribe with my ankle elevated.
Using the lap desk on the bed. 
Command strips on the bottom of my foot pedal. 
Command strips on lid of plastic box. 
Stick the pedal to the box.
What are your favorite places to work? I bet I’m not the only one who likes to change it up regularly!