Tips For Dads Working From Home
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* Hang a Do Not Disturb Sign. Only women can work and take care of kids at the same time. It’s a big generalization, but dads just aren’t as good at multi-tasking or breaking up the day into little 15 minute chunks of time. We need longer stretches without interruptions to be productive.
* You’re going to need a sitter if you’re going to be productive at home. The good news? If you don’t have to travel or leave the house for work, you may be able to get by with lower priced neighborhood kids (12+) helping out to mind and distract the younger kids while you work. Don’t feel guilty if you do use help to take care of the kids while you’re slaving away in your home office. Working from home does not mean they will be playing under your desk a la John F. Kennedy while you solve the world’s problems.
* Get some equipment. You’re going to need some industrial strength file cabinets. Ikea has nice-looking ones that are cheaper than what you’ll find at the Office Depot. Consider establishing your office out of high traffic areas, or at least buying a file cabinet with locks to prevent young kids from pouring juice into your files.
* Get the skinny on taxes and deductions. Computers that do double-duty can’t be counted as business expenses. Go to www.irs.gov for more information.
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