Comments on: The Boss is In http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/ Stories of extraordinary every-day women, stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), and adoptive parents. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:18:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Stephanie http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-741 Stephanie Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:09:12 +0000 http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-741 It amazes me how many people think working at home is SOOO easy. I see people all the time asking how they can quickly earn money from home. I tell them garage sale. Well, I did go over some other ideas in my blog the other day, but that's getting off topic. My mother in law was the most difficult for me for the longest time. She still isn't that easy, but she's starting to understand. When I did medical transcription, she was always asking when I would get a real job. Couldn't get her to understand that it was real. Working at home means that you feel obligated to work even when you're so sick you would've stayed home from an outside the home job. It's working when the kids are asleep at night or before they wake up in the morning. It's no picnic. It amazes me how many people think working at home is SOOO easy. I see people all the time asking how they can quickly earn money from home. I tell them garage sale. Well, I did go over some other ideas in my blog the other day, but that’s getting off topic.

My mother in law was the most difficult for me for the longest time. She still isn’t that easy, but she’s starting to understand. When I did medical transcription, she was always asking when I would get a real job. Couldn’t get her to understand that it was real.

Working at home means that you feel obligated to work even when you’re so sick you would’ve stayed home from an outside the home job. It’s working when the kids are asleep at night or before they wake up in the morning. It’s no picnic.

]]> By: vasthi http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-583 vasthi Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:20:29 +0000 http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-583 And if you are homeschooling--then you really have to be disciplined, because your children's future is squarely on your shoulders. Interruptions are difficult when you're trying to teach long division. Phone calls impossible when your helping your son decode words. It takes more self discipline to stay home than to go out to work. Those of us who have done it, know the truth. Your post reminded me. And if you are homeschooling–then you really have to be disciplined, because your children’s future is squarely on your shoulders. Interruptions are difficult when you’re trying to teach long division. Phone calls impossible when your helping your son decode words. It takes more self discipline to stay home than to go out to work. Those of us who have done it, know the truth. Your post reminded me.

]]> By: Diane http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-579 Diane Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:33:23 +0000 http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-579 Yes, it is important to teach others how to respect your work. It is when WE respect our work...that others see the model and respond. Still, I totally agree with you, it is frustrating that even those who love us dearly, leave their pleas and notes for things THEY can not get done because they are OFF to their work! Working at home, whether paid or not, provides the opportunity to learn how to juggle! It's a balancing act.....so many of our own plates up in the air....and then the unsolicited additional plates that are thrown in the mix while we're not looking! I, for one, am so thankful that the volunteer work I do can be done from home. And, it should be noted, that volunteer work.....done at home.....is often NOT considered work! Still, the comittment remains, whether paid or unpaid. I actually like volunteering a little better....they usually don't fire you! Thanks for the great, and important post, Cindy! When you work at home, it is important to surround yourself with support and encouragement. You have provided just that in today's post. Diane Yes, it is important to teach others how to respect your work. It is when WE respect our work…that others see the model and respond. Still, I totally agree with you, it is frustrating that even those who love us dearly, leave their pleas and notes for things THEY can not get done because they are OFF to their work!

Working at home, whether paid or not, provides the opportunity to learn how to juggle! It’s a balancing act…..so many of our own plates up in the air….and then the unsolicited additional plates that are thrown in the mix while we’re not looking!

I, for one, am so thankful that the volunteer work I do can be done from home. And, it should be noted, that volunteer work…..done at home…..is often NOT considered work! Still, the comittment remains, whether paid or unpaid. I actually like volunteering a little better….they usually don’t fire you!

Thanks for the great, and important post, Cindy! When you work at home, it is important to surround yourself with support and encouragement. You have provided just that in today’s post.

Diane

]]> By: Cynthia http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-577 Cynthia Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:04:40 +0000 http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/10/19/all-about-parenting/the-boss-is-in/#comment-577 I'm sorry. I did proof this, but I didn't catch a couple of typos--like "proverbially" should be "proverbial." But I hope you still enjoyed the post. If you're another stay-at-home parent, would you please share your experiences with us? I’m sorry. I did proof this, but I didn’t catch a couple of typos–like “proverbially” should be “proverbial.” But I hope you still enjoyed the post. If you’re another stay-at-home parent, would you please share your experiences with us?

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