WAHM – One Year Anniversary
As I mentioned a while ago, I am now a Studio Manager/ Personal Assistant. I started off putting in a lot of hours in the studio so I could get the lay of the land. Slowly I started transitioning to 90% of my time being from home. Since getting pregnant, it’s more like 100% of my time is from home.
I had a romanticized version of what working at home with a toddler would look like. I thought, this will be the best thing ever. There was going to be perfectly scheduled time for everything and I’d have wiggle room whenever I needed it. I could earn money from home while being with my little man. What could be better?! Well… this isn’t a scary story but there are a few positives and negatives that were unexpected. I’ll name them and elaborate if necessary.
Pros of being WAHM
- Commute is awesome
- Dress code is at most casual at very least kid friendly
- Watch him grow and learn new things
- Can be there when he’s sick
- Can work when I’m sick unless I lose my voice
- Pregnancy related nausea & vomiting don’t interrupt my day too much
- Frequent bathroom breaks without anybody caring
- Can control food smells because it’s only myself and co-worker (toddler) during lunch
- House is maintained because I can wash clothes while on a call or clean during my break
Cons of being WAHM
- You work longer without realizing it because you’re at home and can check/ respond to work any time
- No adult co-workers to chat with throughout the day
- Toddler meltdowns can make phone calls very stressful
- Not having a dedicated office space is tough
- Distractions are common
- Must move all work items at the beginning and end of the work day
- Not having a proper desk and chair puts stress on the body especially while pregnant
- Overeating
- You are getting snacks for your child and you are right by the refrigerator