Settling in to My New Schedule
It’s been about 3 months since I started a new “part-time” work schedule, and I finally feel like I’ve found a groove. For a while I was questioning my decision to alter my schedule because my days “off” were complete chaos. I was running back and forth between school and school bus drops offs; in between I would run an errand or two and hustle back home to get L’il Buddy down for his nap. Before I knew it, it was time to do school picks ups again. The house would be a mess and I never even got the chance to open my laptop, let alone get some blogging or Blogalicious work done.
I’m pleased to say that I’ve developed a routine and have regained control of my days. Of course some Mondays are better than others, but for the most part, I’m a happy camper. My kids love it too and look forward to the days that I stay home. On the flip side, because I work from home on Fridays, I am only in the office 3 days/week. While this is great for my family, it’s tough on my work mindset and workload. But I’m not complaining; I’m sure I will figure that out too.
Is there such a thing as the perfect work-life balance?
2.7.11 at 8:20 pm
YUMMommy
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comments:
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as perfection. I’m sure you will master a good balance for Fridays.
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2.8.11 at 6:33 am
Nikki @ Mommy Factor comments:
I’ve just joined the full time working moms club and I’ve been asking myself this same questions. I think (and hope) that there’s a work-life balance but I doubt it will be perfect. :)
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2.10.11 at 6:26 pm
justicejonesie comments:
My only tip to working at home is to leave the kids at school. I get ZERO work done with kids around because they will interrupt every five seconds. I also also suggest not planning on doing any house work, ie. running around, cleaning up, etc. Otherwise, I’m not actually working from home, but doing mom work while my “work” piles up all around me. Often I leave the house to make myself work on work instead of “throwing a quick load of laundry into the wash,” which leads to cleaning garage, sorting mail, filing my taxes….
Oops, that’s two tips, not one!