This is what folks tend to THINK I do: Work for a few minutes. Do household projects. Cook. Clean. Shop. Watch a little television if it suits me. Talk on the phone. After all, isn't that what working from home means.
No. That is not what work from home moms do. I patiently explain that I have a home office. I go to the home office. I work. But what is it that you do. Funny. When you tell me that you go INTO an office, it would never occur to me to ask that question. Hmmmm.
Also, I was never asked that question before the kids. Way back when I was Working Me….as opposed to Working Mommy Me.
According to that same Working Mother Report, 57% of survey respondents prefer flexible working hours. I have flexible hours. Very flexible. I set and monitor my own schedule. However, I still have deliverables. have deadlines. I still must work in a focused and diligent manner. Working Mommy Me really works… from home.
I am confident that over time, the perception will change. In the meantime…back to work I go!
