There are several key elements to the work-from-home success formula. These are important ingredients – non-negotiables. Though much about being a successful nest worker is flexible – these items are not. And one that is on the top of the list (if not the first) is support from your family – especially from your spouse… Continue reading Nest Success Elements – Family Support
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Celebrating Work by Not Working
Here in the US, today is Labor Day. A day we celebrate work, by not working. As a self employed, home-based business person, I usually forget these things. My wife will ask, “Are you working on Monday?” And I think, “Of course. It’s Monday. Why wouldn’t I work?” At this point I realize that for… Continue reading Celebrating Work by Not Working
New Pin Drop Test – Back to School Week
Sprint used to have an ad that used a pin drop test to show how clear calls on their network could be. This week I had my own annual pin drop test – the kids are back in school and the silence is deafening. Working from home you get used to certain routines and work… Continue reading New Pin Drop Test – Back to School Week
Taking a Kid’s Sick Day
Gretchen Rubin over at The Happiness Project has a great post about her bad morning. … she started to make the universal sign for “ear infection†– pathetically batting the air next to her head, trying to wave away the pain. Listening to your own baby crying in pain is agonizing. This is obviously advantageous… Continue reading Taking a Kid’s Sick Day