As a freelance writer and mom, I’ve been navigating the world of working from home while raising my little one for almost five years. Sure, there are perks like flexibility and being able to see my child grow, but let me tell you, it’s a lot more hectic than it seems! After having worked in a bustling magazine environment, I can confidently say that managing both work and motherhood at home is a whole different ball game.
So, if you find yourself chatting with a work-at-home mom, here are four things to avoid saying. Trust me; it’ll save you some awkwardness!
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Tired? You Can Rest Whenever!
Just because my workspace is a few steps away from a comfy bed doesn’t mean I’m lounging around all day. From dawn till dusk, I’m juggling emails, phone calls, and the endless to-do list that includes everything from school projects to laundry. The thought of taking a nap? Ha! That’s just lost time I can’t afford.
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What Do You Do All Day?
People often assume that working from home means you’re not really working at all. It’s a curious misunderstanding. If only they knew how challenging it is to manage a workload while keeping an energetic toddler entertained! I promise you, my day is filled with deadlines and distractions—not cocktail lunches or binge-watching reality shows.
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You’re Home, So You Have Time!
The irony of working from home is that time seems to fly by. When you’re at the office, the hours can drag on, but at home, you’re pulled in a million directions. One minute I’m typing away, and the next, I’m distracted by a pile of laundry, thinking, “Oh, that’ll only take five minutes,” which never actually happens! Time management is a whole different challenge when you’re mixing work with parenting.
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Less Stress Now?
Nope, not at all! Sure, I don’t miss the soul-crushing commutes or office politics, but juggling deadlines with parenting is a unique kind of chaos. If I have an important meeting and my child suddenly falls ill, my backup babysitters are mysteriously unavailable! Stress-free? I wish!
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In summary, working from home as a mom is anything but easy. It’s a delicate balance of managing work commitments and family responsibilities, and the last thing we need is for others to underestimate our daily challenges.