https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:09:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568071 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:55:23 +0000 caterw 2568071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: @Snowjewelz I had been going to the library or Barnes and Noble but I lose an hour of my time driving there and back. Maybe I should just suck it up and leave the house since I could get 2 hours of uninterrupted time instead of 3 hours of people calling my name and asking me to make snacks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568061 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:50:23 +0000 snowjewelz 2568061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd head to coffee shop/library too. DH doesn't work at home if DD is home either. Even if my mom doesn't call him for anything (and she won't), it's just too distracting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568059 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:50:06 +0000 lamariniere 2568059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I WAH and I agree with the others. Having a dedicated, closed space is a good start. After that, maybe set a schedule with him? Tell him you need two solid hours (or however much time) and you won't be available during that time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568056 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:48:48 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2568056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cant work at home with the kids and dh there. It just doesnt work. I pack up my computer and head to the library or a coffee shop instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568048 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:46:23 +0000 Mamaof2 2568048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>can you go into a room and close the door? Make it so you are less accessible? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568046 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:45:55 +0000 ValentineMommy 2568046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a separate space that you're working from? A home office or spare bedroom? I would just shut the door and tell him to pretend like you're not even there. My DH is equally terrible at multitasking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-at-home-issues#post-2568042 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:43:22 +0000 caterw 2568042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently started working at home for my dad's business (data entry, accounting, etc). It is super part time and I am able to arrange my hours around DH's crazy schedule as a restaurant manager. I can get a little done during naptime, but I need that time to get dinner made and do chores most days. My preference is to work when DH is off during the day so they can have some one-on-one time and I don't have to worry about household stuff. So... DH is CONSTANTLY asking me to do stuff that he can take care of- "Can you change DD's diaper so I can go to the bathroom" (No, you can go to the bathroom and then change her yourself or vice versa), "Can you make DD's lunch while I make my lunch?" (No, just make them both at the same time like I do every single day), "Can you start the dryer?" (NO!). It is so frustrating and distracting. I know I'm not making a lot of money and that the schedule is flexible but I do need to concentrate during the hours that I have time to get this done. Also, if my dad's business takes off I will be able to turn this into a full time job with better pay. </p> <p>Any tips on how to get DH to understand that this IS a job and I need to focus? </p>