Ask your family to help create your work schedule

ShayRockhold · 01-14-2009, 01:29 AM

Hubby was put on a new work schedule (3rd shift - 6 pm to 6 am. Ick.) and it has thrown me off completely. During the day, he has to sleep - so he can't watch kids.

Not only do I write, but I have coaching clients.

I also have kids and homeschool. (No, I'm not busy at all....really....)

So after a few days of being ready to rip my hair out, I had a meeting with The Kiddos. (Actually, the 4 year old was watching Thomas the Tank Engine, so he doesn't really count.)

"Kids," I said, "I have to work 4 hours a day. Period. But I am going to ask you for help in deciding my schedule. Which would you prefer:

You guys keep your normal bedtime and I work during the afternoon.
You guys go to bed earlier and I work after you are in bed."

The vote was unanimous - they would go to bed earlier and I work after they are in bed.

I said we would try it.

Well, the entire day I did not go near my computer. My house is so frickin' clean I should take pictures. I fixed a nice dinner and made a big batch of red rice for lunch tomorrow, so it is ready! I also cleaned out cabinets and rearranged my canned goods. Oh yeah - I vacuumed and did all of the other stuff, too.

The best part - the kids pitched in and we had a really cool evening.

Now, here is the clincher - I am getting ready for bed, and I did not turn on the computer until almost 10 pm.

I checked and answered all of my email accounts; had 2 coaching calls and wrote 10 articles.

I am getting ready for bed earlier than I usually go to bed. (But I started later.

)

My kids are so smart.

So - if you are having issues with family members about your IM work schedule - talk to them!! Get their input!!

You might find a great solution together.

Audrey Harvey · 01-14-2009, 01:34 AM

Shay, excellent post. I've probably not got as much on my (business) plate as you, but I too homeschool and I'm mindful of the fact that they need to be educated and I really do need to sweep the floor. I'll sit down with them and see what they come up with.

Audrey

01-14-2009, 01:29 AM	#1
ShayRockhold StarFleet Admiral War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delta Quadrant Posts: 1,844 Blog Entries: 10 Thanks: 1,363 Thanked 624 Times in 286 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Ask your family to help create your work schedule Hubby was put on a new work schedule (3rd shift - 6 pm to 6 am. Ick.) and it has thrown me off completely. During the day, he has to sleep - so he can't watch kids. Not only do I write, but I have coaching clients. I also have kids and homeschool. (No, I'm not busy at all....really....) So after a few days of being ready to rip my hair out, I had a meeting with The Kiddos. (Actually, the 4 year old was watching Thomas the Tank Engine, so he doesn't really count.) "Kids," I said, "I have to work 4 hours a day. Period. But I am going to ask you for help in deciding my schedule. Which would you prefer: You guys keep your normal bedtime and I work during the afternoon. You guys go to bed earlier and I work after you are in bed." The vote was unanimous - they would go to bed earlier and I work after they are in bed. I said we would try it. Well, the entire day I did not go near my computer. My house is so frickin' clean I should take pictures. I fixed a nice dinner and made a big batch of red rice for lunch tomorrow, so it is ready! I also cleaned out cabinets and rearranged my canned goods. Oh yeah - I vacuumed and did all of the other stuff, too. The best part - the kids pitched in and we had a really cool evening. Now, here is the clincher - I am getting ready for bed, and I did not turn on the computer until almost 10 pm. I checked and answered all of my email accounts; had 2 coaching calls and wrote 10 articles. I am getting ready for bed earlier than I usually go to bed. (But I started later. ) My kids are so smart. So - if you are having issues with family members about your IM work schedule - talk to them!! Get their input!! You might find a great solution together.
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01-14-2009, 01:34 AM	#2
Audrey Harvey www.vetwriter.com War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,183 Thanks: 109 Thanked 316 Times in 237 Posts Social Networking	Re: Ask your family to help create your work schedule Shay, excellent post. I've probably not got as much on my (business) plate as you, but I too homeschool and I'm mindful of the fact that they need to be educated and I really do need to sweep the floor. I'll sit down with them and see what they come up with. Audrey
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