You know what I see as one of the hardest parts about working from home? Convincing others I have a job. There are people who are always asking me to volunteer to chair different groups, meet for a shopping date or baby sit because I’m home all day. When I explain that I’m busy I get, “Oh but you can do that anytime.”
No I can’t.
My job is important to me. I may not put on a power suit and commute for an hour, but people pay me to do my job and do it well. Yes, I can make my own hours but it’s not always convenient to work them around others. I have a schedule that works for me, I can’t change it because one of my neighbors wants to go to Starbucks.
Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy visiting with family and friends, but when I say I have to work it really means I have to work. My desk may be the kitchen table, but my paycheck says I have a job. I’m not about to give that up any time soon.
I totally hear you! Can't believe how my sister will call me up thinking I have all the time in the world to talk. The teachers at school can't figure out why I don't have more time to volunteer as a substitute in their class.
Listen up, folks! I'm working! I just do it at home.
Posted by: Anne Z. | May 14, 2007 7:21 PM | Permalink to Comment