tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post2631903209830911562..comments2023-10-29T10:24:23.730-04:00Comments on Things I Can't Say: Pour Your Heart Out: Being a Work-at-Home MomShellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-55311522137972836972011-03-29T08:37:16.532-04:002011-03-29T08:37:16.532-04:00You hit every nail on the head. Fortunately for m...You hit every nail on the head. Fortunately for my job, I teach English in the home, which requires that I keep it clean (at least the upstairs). Otherwise, who knows when I'd be appearing on Hoarders.<br /><br />I'm so happy for you that you got a great job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-69882800746714497182011-03-28T19:35:08.664-04:002011-03-28T19:35:08.664-04:00I worked at home when my kids were in high school ...I worked at home when my kids were in high school and, let me tell you, they're just as needy at that age as your little ones. Plus, everyone thinks that since you're home they can call or pop by to visit or ask you to let in their repairman or whatever. It's so not cool. But good for you for doing something fun, earning a paycheck and being able to watch your kids grow up, even if they're doing it while hanging on your leg as you're typing! =Djayayceebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894164273378530006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-43238154469594674362011-03-28T17:17:29.421-04:002011-03-28T17:17:29.421-04:00Hi Shell. I've been out of the loop since abou...Hi Shell. I've been out of the loop since about December because I lost my job and was thrust into SAHM life, with the intention of figuring out how to make it WAHM life. I so hear you. I'm more frustrated with this existence than the working out of the home part time life I had. You're trying to do both - work and be at home. It's two jobs, takes time, and discipline. Hang in there. I've been bitching about the same thing over at Heligirl.Heligirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245302033325849771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-28514543430661987372011-03-27T19:12:05.923-04:002011-03-27T19:12:05.923-04:00hugs and prayers being sent your way!!! I may wor...hugs and prayers being sent your way!!! I may work outside of the home most of the time, but when I do work from home it is way hard to set my ending hours....I think it is important to try and do that - make sure you don't keep on going and going until you lose yourself in it :)<br /><br />I did love this post -- I hope it speaks to those that think working at home is less of a real job.kchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840055950535979236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-24343695667973351982011-03-27T14:16:25.736-04:002011-03-27T14:16:25.736-04:00Shell - OMG - I am SO making Jason read this becau...Shell - OMG - I am SO making Jason read this because this is ME!!! <br /><br />And I'm also including in next Sat in my Monster Likes post because yeah, I'm relating to it a little too much.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269415067329919166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-56348710716562031542011-03-26T22:51:05.835-04:002011-03-26T22:51:05.835-04:00I love how you are so honest about how difficult i...I love how you are so honest about how difficult it is to find the balance...but my hat is also off to you. It seems like you are doing a pretty awesome job of keeping all the balls in the air!! xxSarah at The Stroller Ballethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869943731257433887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-72430558924738816262011-03-26T11:12:20.821-04:002011-03-26T11:12:20.821-04:00It kind of bums me out that you even felt the need...It kind of bums me out that you even felt the need to put a disclaimer on this post! <br />I honestly can't imagine how you do it, how you add one more thing on top of the already full plate of motherhood. As for the dishes? Time to put those kids to work!Yuliyahttp://www.shesuggests.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-35331744493536078512011-03-25T00:30:21.280-04:002011-03-25T00:30:21.280-04:00Shell, I don't know HOW you do it. I can'...Shell, I don't know HOW you do it. I can't even keep up with this unpaid blog that no one reads....but you're everywhere! You are hard working, supportive, and truly amazing. Yes, it's real work. And so is your other full time (underpaid) job: Motherhood.Katie Hurley, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526972538929555668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-9998122732792467582011-03-24T21:26:06.150-04:002011-03-24T21:26:06.150-04:00Its so hard working from home! And I agree no one ...Its so hard working from home! And I agree no one takes it seriously, which drives me crazy! I feel like saying, "I'm making money to support my household too, I just NEVER leave the house." It super hard to juggle a job and kids.Tina @ Life Without Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10675430628036496317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-53734292180791231032011-03-24T19:57:45.002-04:002011-03-24T19:57:45.002-04:00I can't pretend to know how to do the balance ...I can't pretend to know how to do the balance because I never had to. I didn't do anything online until they left for college. I don't know how blogging moms pull it off. It amazes me.Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-71516721655931512492011-03-24T19:22:22.142-04:002011-03-24T19:22:22.142-04:00I have a dislike for people who think writing and ...I have a dislike for people who think writing and blogging are not work I think anything you dedicate time too and get money for is workAdriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454910946255400710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-15692204074631692772011-03-24T17:29:47.871-04:002011-03-24T17:29:47.871-04:00I can sort of relate. I work full time outside of ...I can sort of relate. I work full time outside of the home, and then at night I work at home on Mac Kid (which is like a full time job at this point. LOL). It is incredibly hard to keep up with everything and still keep my house clean and laundry done. I've found myself slacking lately. Cause when I finally close my laptop at 2 am, I'm beat. And getting less than 4 hours of sleep isn't an option! LOLMommyLovesStilettoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09743876173745605269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-63772353462549533662011-03-24T17:17:22.546-04:002011-03-24T17:17:22.546-04:00I give you so much credit!!!I give you so much credit!!!MrsJenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10210080304270799102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-13874250172355647252011-03-24T17:15:03.017-04:002011-03-24T17:15:03.017-04:00That is a tough situation...even though I often br...That is a tough situation...even though I often bring work home, I can't imagine never getting away from it. I try to be respectful of those who work from home (my mom semi-does, and my dad works swing shift so he sleeps during the day) but this is a great reminder that I can do better!Heather Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057787714238622308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-18395581812653597492011-03-24T15:06:08.637-04:002011-03-24T15:06:08.637-04:00What an interesting job you have, although it does...What an interesting job you have, although it doesn't sound easy by any stretch of the imagination. I think to be a work from home mom must be exhausting and also frustrating when people make light of it or don't see the value in what you do. <br /><br />You are doing such a great job though. Praying for lots of patience and strength for you. You are one strong woman! I admire what you are doing for your family.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-68218802852811866732011-03-24T14:37:51.127-04:002011-03-24T14:37:51.127-04:00First of all, congrats on that cool writing job. L...First of all, congrats on that cool writing job. Love it.<br /><br />Second, I write from home all day and I can relate to many of these points, most especially the part where the work day never ends. It. really. doesn't.Tina L. Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780807680745838371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-72864326576036250132011-03-24T14:23:08.625-04:002011-03-24T14:23:08.625-04:00OK, so now I had to come stalk you :)
Funny post.
...OK, so now I had to come stalk you :)<br />Funny post.<br />I am a partial WAHM and have been off and on for 15 years. You nailed it, sister! My 2 fave WAH stories<br />1. 18 mo old daughter bored w/my ph call, turned my computer on and off 100 billion times until...it just never came on again. nice.<br />2. my 13 yo son rang doorbell for 5 min straight while i was on multiparty (all of us billing by the hour to the client who was on the call) conf call until i finally apologized to the gropu, admitted it was at my house, and let him in.<br />*sigh*<br />and<br />I LOVE wah!<br />Great post.Pamela Fagan Hutchinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400007405575728478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-82902952691376495682011-03-24T14:19:48.955-04:002011-03-24T14:19:48.955-04:00I honestly don't get how WAHM's do it. I&#...I honestly don't get how WAHM's do it. I'm home from work today and I thought I could get a few things done...and no. (of course, it could be that I've read blogs all nap time!). I didn't think you were complaining at all. I remember when my husband used to work out of the house he had the same feelings you said in bullet point #2 - he never left his job. When I would get home he was so antsy to get out, where I just wanted to chill in the house. I keep meaning to tell you this...but I think your job is awesome and I try to read most of your celeb post links. Honestly, my hubs teases me how much I pay attention to celebrity stuff and I would love to be able to justify it with a paycheck. ;)Elena Wollborghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741826687609279717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-59873091263517879532011-03-24T14:09:11.286-04:002011-03-24T14:09:11.286-04:00I know, I know...and I have tears in my eyes as I ...I know, I know...and I have tears in my eyes as I read this.<br /><br />I try to do so much from home, so that I"m with them.<br /><br />but DAMN it's hard.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-29781004348687759592011-03-24T12:57:45.492-04:002011-03-24T12:57:45.492-04:00I've worked full-time and I've worked from...I've worked full-time and I've worked from home and without a question working at home is harder. At work, you can take it easy for a day. You can take a break for lunch. If you don't have help at home, there is no taking it easy.<br /><br />And now I am off to see why Grey's musical event isn't going to be a disaster because I can't imagine that it could be anything less.Mommy Shortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656561714070069976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-13599862421346287502011-03-24T11:35:13.986-04:002011-03-24T11:35:13.986-04:00It is hard to blog at home for fun. I imagine it ...It is hard to blog at home for fun. I imagine it would be even harder when you have to write actual quality stuff to get paid.<br /><br />Duct tape?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517747321455561159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-78333062911443922962011-03-24T10:37:14.249-04:002011-03-24T10:37:14.249-04:00I feel like even the small scale blogging that I d...I feel like even the small scale blogging that I do is a job. I feel so guilty telling my children hold on, let mommy finish what I'm working on. But if I had to work, I guess, I'd rather to it at home. I totally understand where you are coming from, even my job as a SAHM never ends.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589330892217693717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-76487724773553534262011-03-24T09:47:32.120-04:002011-03-24T09:47:32.120-04:00I know how hard it can be to work at home... I did...I know how hard it can be to work at home... I did it for a little while after my son was born and I'd do anything to be able to do it again. <br /><br />I hate leaving my kid all day with someone else to raise him.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012551542418581742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-68368374900540136902011-03-24T09:27:42.164-04:002011-03-24T09:27:42.164-04:00I'm on mat leave right now. For the first 7 mo...I'm on mat leave right now. For the first 7 months I found it wonderful. <br />And then?<br />She started moving. <br />It's hard. <br />I have much respect for any mom who can balance both. <br />I'm excited to go back to work. <br />YayLeighannhttp://multitaskingmumma.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027534132693377698.post-76840723346744307042011-03-24T08:57:35.484-04:002011-03-24T08:57:35.484-04:00Shell.. my friend I sooooo get it...ps I felt lik...Shell.. my friend I sooooo get it...ps I felt like it was my house when I saw the red paint.... hugs...nataleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999272522761149608noreply@blogger.com