Comments on: A Work From Home Proposal, Part 2

By: Lambert - Work At Home

Lambert - Work At Home — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:10:47 +0000

Nice to read your article, I have been trying to get this kind of information. Thanks for sharing your valuable points….

By: Ree

Ree — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:27:43 +0000

Snort. Me either Sarah. I NEVER, EVER sit there in my pajama bottoms, a sweatshirt and no bra until 10 am – when I can sneak into the shower.

By: SarahB

SarahB — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:56:28 +0000

I’ve been working from home for 3 years and I have to say, my sanity saver has been putting my youngest in daycare two days a week (my oldest has school fulltime daily) – this way, I condense my work hours to those two days and can be a more present mom the other days – and a more present worker on the days my kids aren’t here.

Sure, that way doesn’t avoid the daycare cost dilemma altogether, but it is nice to have business calls that can happen outside naptime, and it’s nice for your employer to know that you’re serious about your work, even though you may well be sitting in your jammies in front of your laptop (not that I’d EVER do that ).

By: Ree

Ree — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:35:19 +0000

Kia and Oh2122 – I’m so glad you’re enjoying this series.

Kia – I agree completely. As much as I miss going to the office for the socialization aspect of it, I love the “freedom” that comes from not being tied to an office.

Oh2122 – Any additional tips you can offer would be greatly appreciated!

By: Oh2122

Oh2122 — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:03:30 +0000

Even though I am self-directing my SAHM / working from home rather than transitioning to it, I find these posts to be really helpful.

Thank you!

By: Kia

Kia — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:46:01 +0000

This a great post. I am a stay at home mom with my own business. I’ve dealt with each and every item you listed, still dealing with them. It is adelicate balnce and definitely a process. It’s not easy, but the rewards do come and are gratifying, at least I think.