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Stephanie - 2010-04-21 16:52:55
What killed me the most was working a full-time job outside the home and STILL it was expected that I should bust my ass with the housework because my job wasn't as physically demanding as my ex-husband's. Chronic pain wasn't figured into the equation at all.
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Anna - 2010-04-21 17:11:31
It makes a HUGE difference and I love you too, dearest LA xx
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bathtubmary - 2010-04-21 19:28:06
thank you for all the mama advice - i never even thought of how the time in the womb would affect the sleeping! we'll see what we get when we get it i guess... xoxo, d
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Pam L - 2010-04-21 23:28:04
I live the same life, all except for the writing part. Not writing for hire anyway. I write letters to customers, memos, and tons and tons of invoices, staements etc. but there is not much room for witty prose in there. But 24/7, yes, starting my work day in my jammies, yes. It was a very hard transition from working outside to this, but I do not miss the hustling around trying to get it all done and then having to do all of it at home too. But, I also can't imagine going out there again. I have no idea what I would do, and I would truly miss the taking a break in my gardens whenever I can part, especially this time of year and the fall. And being here, or there, for my kids any time of the day or night, has been the best too.
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Joan - 2010-04-22 01:09:42
Of course the grass is always greener, but on some mornings when I walk into that hermetically sealed building and know that I inhale fresh air again until 5:00, all I want to do is quit work ande go home to hang a load of wash on the line.
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Poolie - 2010-04-22 03:49:02
I was free-lance as a musician for 17 years, and I loved it. But it takes mountains of discipline. I miss it. Desperately sometimes.
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gbw - 2010-04-22 11:01:01
Mmmm, self-employment looks good, as you say, from the other side. The fact that one can never ever go home from work when work is at home can be a real pain in the patootie. (Raises coffee cup in deep agreement)
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Pam L - 2010-04-22 12:43:57
I remember when I was still working outside that going to work was like a break compared to being at home with my little guy even on a busy day. Although I love being a Mom it was physically and mentally exhausting on top of the job and there were days I just wanted someone not to need something from me for maybe an hour, or two.
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terri t - 2010-04-22 18:37:32
I've been on both sides too...lots of advantages to each and some disadvantages as well. I guess if you can enjoy where you are most of the time; you are in the right place.
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poundheadhere - 2010-04-24 17:22:29
The only reason I'd want to be self-employed is the fact that I could sleep on my own schedule. I know it's hard because I write now and already do the things you mentioned, looking for the next story in every tiny detail of my day. I'd still love to turn my writing into a real income so I could walk away from the "daily grind."
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