If you can work on your own early in the week, do so. Working at home is optimal, but at the very least keep your head down and try to avoid engaging your coworkers or boss. Communication troubles will inflame their egos if you're not very careful. By Wednesday, you can reach out with confidence -- in fact, now is the time to take that risk you've been considering. Even if you can't foresee all the consequences, you should go for it. Financial issues loom large over the last part of the week; make sure to confront them head-on.