Just because I work from home…
July 2, 2008Today I more frustrated than usual. It seems that family and friends seem to think that because I “work from home” I am available during the day to run errands and do jobs for them.
That is not the case.
So I’d like to pass on a message (which they won’t read but it means I can let off steam!):
Just because I work from home does not mean that:
I am available to type out letters and forms (Dad)
I can cut the lawn in the morning (Dad)
I can clean the house all day (Mum)
I am free to pop down to school and help with sports day (you know who you are!)
I am surf the internet and provide map directions when you get lost (Sis)
That said, I watched a interesting film review on This Morning today, and on that basis I can recommend Mamma Mia, I’ve also had time to book tickets to see Will Young in November.
For goodness’ sake, there have to be some perks!
Woo I know what you mean. I have relatives that call during my work day and say ‘are you playing on your computer?’ I’ve only been working from home for the last ten years. I guess they think that the things that I’ve acquired with the money that I make online just fell right out of the sky! I’m asked to be errand woman, babysitter, directions finder, psychologist, one friend even had the NERVE to let me know that she was in the market to hire a housekeeper, and wanted to know if I would be willing to take on the job…um, NO – I have my OWN housekeeper. What is WRONG with these people??
klowe66 – what a relief to hear from someone who understands exactly my frustrations! I am starting to suspect that some people think I actually spend my day playing computer games online and online shopping! And did I forget to mention the cold callers who phone offering me cheaper electricity? Ahhhhh!