Success Story: 1 Year of WFH with my son
Tomorrow my son turns a year old, officially marking the first year under my belt of working from home with an infant. I am a single mom with no village, no childcare. I did it 100% on my own.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
- it is NOT impossible for everyone and every job
- not being able to do it is not a failure
- How to type with one hand while breast feeding
- A headset with a manual mic that I can turn off is a must
- A play pen is non-negotiable
- Screen time can be a tool, not an enemy
- Some days make me want to quit
- Some days all I do is survive
- a lot of days both of us thrive
- Caffeine, lots of it
- nap times get weird some days
- Sometimes I am up until 2 am working while he sleeps to catch up
My job still has zero idea that I work with my son, thankfully.
Looking forward to doing it for another year!