One of the worst things about having to work from home (most of mine are) is all the things that people presume. Many people dream of this and always want to know what it’s like. So here are some pros and cons of working from home: Cons: Almost everyone thinks you are just sitting at home doing nothing. I must be doing something as I keep getting pay checks for it. I get asked to watch people’s kids because I’m home and just baking and writing so that doesn’t take much concentration. Oh sure. People want me to run errands for them again if I am just sitting at home watching the Lifetime Channel or something. People want to stop by and chat. People want you to come by and chat with them. Or meet for coffee (which is fine once and awhile). People are shocked if your place is not spotless and I get the “but you are home all day…what are you doing?” I’m working that’s what I am doing. People are shocked that you aren’t making full blown gourmet … [Read more...]
