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The Work At Home Myth
The general assumption by many in the public or even those close to us is that people who work at home live a privileged life: no schedule, lots of free time, no pressure. What they do not realize is that working at home is a real job, not just a hobby. Sometimes the people closest to us imply that we should have the house cleaned spotlessly because we are home all day long. When people close to us do not take us seriously, it eventually makes us doubt ourselves, decreases our motivation and wrecks havoc on our productivity.
Each and every person whether they are a stay-at-home parent or a paid home workers is, in fact, working and contributing to their households. The myth is that men and women who work at home live an easy life with plenty of free time, no stress and the ability to do whatever they want whenever they want to do it. Often, people take for granted that someone who works at home is able to chat on the phone or meet for lunch at a moments notice. Sometimes visitors drop by unannounced in the middle of our work day and think nothing of it. If this is a frequent occurrence, we need to create a schedule and let everyone in our lives know that these are working hours, just as if you were working in a job outside the home.
Many people who work at home do not keep a regular schedule. By not making work a part of daily routine, they are robbing themselves of full productivity. If you do not have a schedule, make one. Include hours that you are available for friends to call or days that you can take time out for lunch. By making a schedule you are not trying to alienate your family or friends. In fact, by scheduling time to socialize with them and a time to work, you will be more present when you are with them because you are not worrying about work you should be doing.
Do not be afraid to turn off your phones. You can screen calls through your answering machine or voice mail. If you set clear boundaries around your job and take yourself seriously people will get the message that your home work is important.
The best way to handle a spouse who expects you to do all of the housework while he or she is gone to work is to sit down and have a conversation about exactly what it is you do all day. Make it non-threatening and non-accusing. It is quite likely that your significant other does not have the faintest idea what you do all day.
They may view your day something like this. First you get the kids ready for school, then you drive them to school, you go home and eat a leisurely breakfast and take the dogs for a stroll around the neighborhood. Then you play a computer game or read a book. After that it is about time for lunch. You eat a leisurely lunch and then put in a couple of hours working. Then pick up the kids, run them to their various activities, come home fix dinner and spend the evening helping your kids with homework.
This fairy tail image of your life is not reality. Let people in your life know that you talk to clients, make phone calls, write articles or just exactly what you do all day. Misunderstandings can have a terrible effect on family dynamics. Make sure your communication is clear.
The fact is that the majority of people do not work out of their homes and may not even know anyone who did – prior to meeting you. The great thing is that if you set your boundaries, respect your own business and communicate those clearly, loved ones will follow suit. And, as it stands, more people are moving home to work every day. Soon everyone will know that work at home really work.
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