What are the disadvantages for a Mom working at home?
Julie Lenzer Kirk: One of the hardest problems to overcome working from home is isolation. It gets lonely. You need to take the time to meet friends or a business associate for lunch or take your laptop to Starbucks and work just to get out of the house. Also, online forums are a great place to meet people with similar interests without having to leave the house. The other disadvantage, which we discussed earlier, is letting the work take over your life. When you’re the boss, it is easy to do. Pace yourself: Set realistic goals and let go of perfectionism. Mom•Logic: What are your top tips for Moms who work at home on being happier and more effective? Julie Lenzer Kirk: First, you have to define your own model of what success is rather than ascribing to what others think. Set your goals around what works for you and your family, but also don’t be afraid to think big. You likely have a long working road still ahead of you, and what you plant as seeds when your children are babies could
