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internet Marketing after having kids...

by artflair
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Hi Warriors!
Three weeks ago I became a father and instantly I've noticed that it is super hard to arrange any time to work!
During the first week after my daughter was born I virtually did no work at all.
Currently I try to work as much as I'm able to, but it is never more than an hour at a time...
Was anyone in the same situation recently? Any tips on how to organize the day, be more productive or anything else?
Thanks a lot!
Art
P.S. I'm actually holding my daughter with one hand and typing with the other one right now
#internet #kids #marketing
  • Profile picture of the author Aaron Doud
    Would you take your baby to the office?

    Respect your work space even if it at home.

    Either you are taking a leave from work or you are working. Nothing changes being at home vs. in an office.

    So if you plan to work hire a nanny or put her in day care.

    I know this sounds bit blunt but it's really the only honest answer.
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    • Profile picture of the author artflair
      Thanks for the tips Aaron!
      I think that the day care situation won't happen until she's at least 6 months...
      But you're right about separating the work/home environment.
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      • Profile picture of the author Aaron Doud
        Originally Posted by artflair View Post

        Thanks for the tips Aaron!
        I think that the day care situation won't happen until she's at least 6 months...
        But you're right about separating the work/home environment.
        I had someone come to my home for the first few months after my youngest was born. And there are daycares that will take even the youngest of babies.

        But if you can afford it and have someone you trust I would simply have someone come in for say 6 to 10 hours a day to watch her and even do housework.

        Currently she is 3 and does pre-K in the morning and than goes to a lady I know for the rest of the day.

        Depending on your personal network start there. A lot of times you will have a stay at home mother or father in your network that would love to have another child there. That and friends with very part time jobs have been great for me.

        Also depending on your work and you situation (wife, sole custody, etc) you may find that you simply work while she is napping. Most young children nap most of the day and if you can stop and start your work easily that may work for the first few months.

        I don't work from home so I didn't have that option. But no matter what you just have to step back and remember that the money you make benefits her. You're not taking time from her you are simply focusing on quality time when with her.
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    • Profile picture of the author Matt Lee
      Sorry Aaron,

      Gotta disagree a little here. Hiring a nanny or putting your child in daycare MAY be the most efficient way to spend your time. I'm not debating that. But many people who opt to work from home do it out of necessity.

      I'm a single dad, who has full custody of my 9 year old son. and I've worked from home for over 5 years now. I love it, and i wouldn't change it for the world. There's challenges - sure, but that's why you setup rules in your home.

      You need a designated space, period. Off limits to little hands. This may be an extra room, that you convert into an office, it' may just be a desk in the kitchen. But it needs to be somewhere that will limit your distractions.

      Now, I'm sure it's more challenging to be productive with a newborn, but once they get up to the age of 4 or 5, they are fully capable of understanding quiet time. My son is 9, and we've been doing this for years now. He knows that when my phone rings, he's quiet, and turns down the TV so I can talk with clients and for us, this works out great.

      Lastly, you need a support system (if at all possible). 1 day a week, you should be baby free. This is where grandparents, and your wife/girlfriend can help you by taking the children out of the house for the day. This is typically a real productive day lol. In the end, it comes down to why you are working from home and what type of environment you want to create for yourself. I decided to work from home, so I could spend more time with my family & friends, and make my own hours. It works out great for us.

      Originally Posted by Aaron Doud View Post

      Would you take your baby to the office?

      Respect your work space even if it at home.

      Either you are taking a leave from work or you are working. Nothing changes being at home vs. in an office.

      So if you plan to work hire a nanny or put her in day care.

      I know this sounds bit blunt but it's really the only honest answer.
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  • Profile picture of the author artflair
    Thanks again Aaron and Matt!
    I guess I'll have to arrange an 'off-limits' office room for me...
    Cheers
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter Lessard
    I am on the other side of this now having raised 5 children with the youngest now 17 so will share my experience and take on this. It is NOT my intention to piss anybody off. Everyone has a right to different priorities and what works for some may not work for others.

    I am not anti money, I am not suggesting people live like paupers lol but I will say this.

    We are blessed in this day and age that if you are good at internet marketing you can make a decent living even if working part time. I made the decision when my first was born that time with them was the priority an that would absolutely cost me a TON of money. I chose to NEVER miss a school play, parent teacher meeting nor was I ever physically far from my kids. I worked enough to keep them in a middle class safe environment but during those child raising years the pursuit of wealth took a back seat and I simply accepted it and just hoped I would make it to the other side.

    To accomplish this I opted to drive older cars instead of new, smaller house instead of bigger and used every creative method you can imagine to save on clothes, food etc... I also did every job you can imagine that allowed my kids to work by my side as they aged. Some of my favorite memories are of the little yard maintenance company we had that had us all working together on weekends or early evenings after school. When there was a really small one at home and that was often since there were 5 instead of sending my child away we simply offered sitting services for someone else.

    Often what we think is providing for our kids is really something they don't need and would frankly never ask for or miss. It is just something WE are convinced they should have.

    Because I was so close with my kids and worked from home they have heard pretty much every business conversation I have ever had and it was normal to sit around the dinner table and talk about things I was trying to do as an entrepreneur. By osmosis now they know as much about marketing as I do and this has brought us closer together. They know me and know how I would answer a question. Its a great feeling.

    The end result is a group of young adults not afraid to thing out of the box, that shake their heads at other families that seem to not have time for each other yet have $50,000 boats, two new cars and vacation homes. I cannot tell you how many sleep overs have occurred through the years with one of my kids taking in a friend in who simply hated their home situation yet their homes were worth 3 times what ours was as was their disposable income yet the family had drifted apart.

    AGAIN I am not saying money is the root of evil and you should go live in a box with your child lol just sharing what I have been through and witnessed. I also know some very wealthy families that have great relationships etc.. just saying that there are many different options and you should not worry too much.

    Here is what fascinates me the most. My career has matured and my ability to make money grown extensively. I have had many close friends burn the candle at both ends so they could provide that education for their kids etc.. Oddly though I am in a position to do so now, my kids really don't need the help! They are all money conscious, have jobs and think it totally normal they should work this out for themselves unless they have some sort of emergency and they are doing very nicely at it.

    I envy you. If I could pick a day to re live it would be being curled up on the couch with a Disney movie with little hands and feet all over me.
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