Making people realise that your are WORKING

franke1 · 12-14-2006, 05:38 AM

The most difficult part is to make people realise that this is work. You need to be left alone for a short while.
It takes time but it does sink in sometime later.

Audrey · 12-14-2006, 08:01 AM

Which peoeple are you wanting to realize? Family, neighbors, friends? What I found happened quite often when my kids were younger, was other moms who would ask me for help with various things since I was home. After turning them down time and again, they finally quit asking.

Lori · 12-14-2006, 10:19 PM

I think it's really important to take breaks! This helps my kids see the difference between when Mom is working and when she isn't. If I sit here at the computer all day -- how do they know when it's a good time to bother me?

eapoosmama · 12-16-2006, 05:40 PM

I ususally announce my plans to my children of what I need to be doing that day I am working. And that if you want something now it the time to ask cause I am unavailable during x and x times.

some days it works and others it does not work as well.

autumn1220 · 01-08-2007, 12:59 PM

My biggest problem is with family members who are constantly asking me to babysit. People think that since I am home all day I am not doing anything important. Between working at home, taking care of family and keeping a semi clean house there just isn't enough hours in the day sometime! Still I wouldn't trade being home with my son for anything!
Judy

Audrey · 01-08-2007, 02:12 PM

Judy,

What if you just say "I'm sorry I can't help you today?"

OffAssist · 01-08-2007, 02:17 PM

Say No.

I know, it seems simple, but it's a lesson I had to learn several years ago. Just say no, I'm working that day.

Lori · 01-08-2007, 09:11 PM

Yeah -- saying no seems so hard until you try it out a few times!

It's amazing how the world actually can go on without our help! LOL.

longroad · 01-09-2007, 11:20 PM

Tell me about it!

Sometimes Im sure they think I am sitting playing games all day. Hardly!

It is hard for people to really understand as 99% of people have the mindset that you need to GO to work to have a job. And anything else is just a hobby.

Audrey · 01-10-2007, 08:33 AM

Can I turn the tables? Oh I'm such an instigator <g> Are you really working? Is your business producing an income? Are you a person who starts projects and 3 months later ends them?

All of these are factors that will lead others to not take you seriously and to believe you are not working.

Sometimes, a schedule or set hours can be really helpful. If your family knows you are working from 9am to 1pm and can't help them and you do this consistantly they will being to know your pattern. They will begin to believe you. It also helps your kids know when they can count on you to help with homework, drive them etc.

This act of balancing is a great topic.

12-14-2006, 05:38 AM	#1
franke1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 48	Making people realise that your are WORKING The most difficult part is to make people realise that this is work. You need to be left alone for a short while. It takes time but it does sink in sometime later. __________________ Thanks, Millionaire Secrets \| http://www.ultimatewealthpackage-bonus.com/

12-14-2006, 08:01 AM	#2
Audrey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 2,558	Which peoeple are you wanting to realize? Family, neighbors, friends? What I found happened quite often when my kids were younger, was other moms who would ask me for help with various things since I was home. After turning them down time and again, they finally quit asking. __________________ Audrey http://www.youravon.com/audreyo

12-16-2006, 05:40 PM	#4
eapoosmama Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 49 Posts: 315	I ususally announce my plans to my children of what I need to be doing that day I am working. And that if you want something now it the time to ask cause I am unavailable during x and x times. some days it works and others it does not work as well. __________________ Mary Beth Owner of E-a-poo's . . . Bringing "waste free" products to mama and baby since 2002! www.eapoos.com and www.yinia.com Supporting Fair Trade & Equal Exchange Chocolates & Coffee Eat Sweets ~ Not Starvation

01-08-2007, 12:59 PM	#5
autumn1220 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 26	My biggest problem is with family members who are constantly asking me to babysit. People think that since I am home all day I am not doing anything important. Between working at home, taking care of family and keeping a semi clean house there just isn't enough hours in the day sometime! Still I wouldn't trade being home with my son for anything! Judy __________________ Our Networks http://www.homepartyplanet.com http://www.eatingonabudget.com http://www.wahmonabudget.com

01-08-2007, 02:12 PM	#6
Audrey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 2,558	Judy, What if you just say "I'm sorry I can't help you today?" __________________ Audrey http://www.youravon.com/audreyo

12-14-2006, 10:19 PM	#3
Lori FreelanceMom Founder and Your Friend! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,961	I think it's really important to take breaks! This helps my kids see the difference between when Mom is working and when she isn't. If I sit here at the computer all day -- how do they know when it's a good time to bother me?

01-08-2007, 02:17 PM	#7
OffAssist Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 38 Posts: 20	Say No. I know, it seems simple, but it's a lesson I had to learn several years ago. Just say no, I'm working that day. __________________ Candy Beauchamp, CVA, CRESS Bookkeeper and Virtual Assistant OffAssist - Bookkeeping for business

01-08-2007, 09:11 PM	#8
Lori FreelanceMom Founder and Your Friend! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,961	Yeah -- saying no seems so hard until you try it out a few times! It's amazing how the world actually can go on without our help! LOL.

01-09-2007, 11:20 PM	#9
longroad Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 11	Tell me about it! Sometimes Im sure they think I am sitting playing games all day. Hardly! It is hard for people to really understand as 99% of people have the mindset that you need to GO to work to have a job. And anything else is just a hobby. __________________ Unique, quality Adsense and Affiliate sites hand built for you. PLR and Resell Rights!

01-10-2007, 08:33 AM	#10
Audrey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 2,558	Can I turn the tables? Oh I'm such an instigator <g> Are you really working? Is your business producing an income? Are you a person who starts projects and 3 months later ends them? All of these are factors that will lead others to not take you seriously and to believe you are not working. Sometimes, a schedule or set hours can be really helpful. If your family knows you are working from 9am to 1pm and can't help them and you do this consistantly they will being to know your pattern. They will begin to believe you. It also helps your kids know when they can count on you to help with homework, drive them etc. This act of balancing is a great topic. __________________ Audrey http://www.youravon.com/audreyo

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