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Hi. I'm new to the group and was hoping to have actual conversations about working from home, but I've seen a lot of ads in this group so far.
If you are interested in discussing the challenges of working from home, feel free to reply. If you want to tell me about your business, send me a message.
About me - I currently work 2 different jobs from home. I run a metaphysical website (store, institute, and forums) and WAHU. I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old, so my time is very precious to me. Right now, I spend time with the boys when they are awake and work when they go to bed. My husband works two jobs (decreasing his hours the more I earn), so I'm the one taking care of the boys and the house all the time. Sometimes, I feel like my hubby thinks that I just sit around all day and don't do anything. It's very frustrating. Anyone else have the same problem?
Savanah Fahrney-Day |
| Posted by Savanah on 09/17/2007 01:48 PM
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my problem (I'm a medical transcriptionist and work from home) isn't so much that he thinks I don't do anything. He thinks he does more than I do by going "out" to a job and therefore he should not have to do as much around the house. I also find it rather lonely to be a WAHM. My kids are school aged and in school all day. Being a WAHM means I really don't have any co-workers or any friends to talk to or share with. I feel very isolated but we can't afford for me to go "out" to work as this would mean putting the kids in after school care instead of my taking care of them after school and getting them where they need to be myself. Childcare these days is ridiculously expensive - even for just afterschool care.
Liz |
| posted by elizabeth on 09/17/2007 01:53 PM
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I understand the childcare thing for sure. I am with Noah's Ark Animal workshop. It is a real struggle to do all of my work with my 2 year old "helper." I have a 7 year old but she is old enough to either really help or find something to do. Nap time just insn't long enough to get everything done. I am blessed to be home and love my job but sometimes the balance can be a bit elusive.
Shelli |
| posted by Shelli on 09/17/2007 05:05 PM
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I'm new to the group as well... I have been a WAHM for about 18 months (I quit working in an office when I had my son). I totally understand you saying that your time is precious to you. My husband works a rotating schedule of 4 days on, 4 days off, 12 hours on at a time, so my time with him is limited on those days as well.
Right now, my son is my challenge. He's like a tornado and I never get anything done!! Even when he's napping, I feel like I can't get anything done.
What kinds of things do you do with your kids to distract/entertain them while you're trying to work? |
| posted by Sara on 09/20/2007 08:13 PM
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| Unfortunately, I haven't found any ways to keep my 2 year old entertained while I work, so I only work when he's sleeping. I would love to know what works for everyone else, though. |
| posted by Savanah on 09/25/2007 01:29 AM
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| Hello everyone! I am new to the group. I don't have the real little ones like it sounds most of you do, I did at one time though. My youngest is 9. I completely understand the feeling that the other half doesn't think you pull your weight. I work my business around the 2 kids, my husbands rotating schedule, and second job and it can be difficult. I think finding time for yourself is very important, and nearly impossible for me at times. I have just recently started walking at a local park and am amazed that the mood has been helped dramatically within a couple of weeks. I am the organizer of a walking group. If you'd like more info...just ask. ;) |
| posted by Joette on 10/02/2007 11:56 PM
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