How can Moms who work at home achieve any “balance”? Or are they always on the clock?
Julie Lenzer Kirk: When you work from home, it helps greatly to have your office in a room with a door you can close. That way, when you’re done for the day, you leave the space both physically and mentally. When your office is in your bedroom, you are constantly reminded of the work that needs to be done, and there is ALWAYS something else to do. I do let my work intermingle with my family life in that I talk about my daily triumphs and struggles with my kids at the dinner table and will sometimes bring my laptop down to work on something while we’re all watching a movie together. I have found, however, that it is important for both you and your family to completely disconnect at times. If you work to set up a business that doesn’t solely rely on you, it makes it easier to do that. Mom•Logic: What are the advantages for a Mom working at home? Julie Lenzer Kirk: There are many advantages for a Mom to work at home. First, you can’t beat the commute. I try to take the time that I would n
