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myLot reputation of 94/100. Toofancy (226)   ranked 6 out of 61 in work at home11 months ago

I worked for 30+ years outside of my home. For about 14 years I was a single mother, and at one time I worked 2 jobs and went to school. For years and years I wished that I could stay at home. About 3 years ago I developed serious back problems, and I have been staying home since then. I did go to Real Estate school, and I have my Real Estate license. So, I work occasionally outside of the home, but not very much. Mostly now I am working on-line to make a little income. Now that I am home so much, I feel disconnected. I would not use the term "stir crazy", but "bored" might be closer to it. Every day is the same. My brain feels like mush sometimes. I can't say that I want to get back into the work force, but I just wish I felt more motivated and active at home. I guess some of it is that I am lonely. I just feel lazy. I sleep a lot. I don't have any energy. This may be a case of "be careful what you wish for". Because now that I am home, I am not as happy as I always thought I would be. I always thought I would get so much done, and I could concentrate on doing the fun things I like to do (spend the day at the pool, cross-stitch, read, do projects around the house, etc). Instead, I cannot get motivated. Has this happened to anybody else? If you work now, do you wish you could stay home? If you stay home, do you wish you had a job? If you stay home do you always get a lot done?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 83/100. giftsandbagscom (12095)   ranked 56 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I have been home with my daughter about 12 years now. I make bags to sell online. I do other odds and ends as well. I don't wish a day to go back out there to work. I get all of what I have to get done done. I love being home to see my daughter's face when she leaves in the am. or when she gets home in the pm.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Toofancy (226)   ranked 6 out of 61 in work at home  11 months ago

I wish I could have stayed home when my kids were little. I am home by myself. Sometimes I keep my grandson, and on those days I have a blast. I am glad you get to be with your daughter. I think it makes a big difference. Your on-line activity of making bags sounds really interesting. Is this a business that you started yourself, or do you work for someone else? Need help? I would love to do something like that. I think if I could find something to do that satisfied me, I would feel more productive. Thanks for commenting!

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2. myLot reputation of 87/100. miccant (127)   ranked 57 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I use to work outside of my home until my second child came along. I have to say that I really love it. Now my house stays clean, I'm able to see my son do all of his firsts. What I do is either some nights when my husband is home or on the weekends I make my time. That is where I go and meet up with friends or just go shopping with no kids just me. As long as my youngest is not in school I will never go back to work. But then again when he starts school in 3 1/2 yrs I dont think I will want to go to work. Hope you have a great day.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Toofancy (226)   ranked 6 out of 61 in work at home  11 months ago

It is great that you get to stay home with your child. I never was able to do that. Now that I am home, I am here by myself. You also sound like you have a lot of energy and get a lot accomplished at home. I think that is great. I guess I just need to change my mindset somehow and learn to appreciate what I have. I would have given my right arm to stay home when I had to work everyday. I should be happy about it now. Thanks for your comment!

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3. myLot reputation of 89/100. notlistening2 (11071)   ranked 55 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I worked out side my home for a long time I don't think I would go back to working for someone else. I worked at Wal-mart for 6 years and I hated it, it was ok when I first started there but I spent more time there then I did at home, my son told me I was never home, and he was right I never was home, I won't want a life like that ever again. sad

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4. myLot reputation of 71/100. goldeneagle (3647)   ranked 19 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I would LOVE to have a job that allowed me the opportunity to work from home. I hate going out in public, and I hate dealing with people. I am good at dealing with people most of the time, but I hate having to put up with stupid/rude people. I would also like to work at home so that I wouldn't have to drive as much every day. I have not had any luck finding a job like this yet, but I am hopeful that I will someday...


myLot reputation of 89/100. penny78 (409)   ranked 43 out of 61 in work at home  11 months ago

lol I agree with you 100 percent, goldeneagle. I'm trained in office work and, unfortunatley, that requires me to handle phones--which in turn means dealing with people. Aside from my having limited energy, I do not seem to be a people-person, though my mother used to say "You have a beautiful personality." Gag! I almost hate people because so many are pushy and that makes me short-tempered. So, you can imagine I'm not a hit with my bosses or customers at times. Put me in a room alone with limited contact with customers and some music/talk radio and I'll do the best job ever. Put me on the phone and within a few months...you might not have any customers left! lol blush

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5. myLot reputation of 64/100. AnnieOakley1 (1701)   ranked 21 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I NEVER wanted to stay home. Well, I never wanted to be a stay at home mom or a housewife, YECK! I stayed at home for the first 3 yrs of each of my children because I was told that is when they learn the most. But I worked part time for some of that time or I would have gone stark raving mad!

Funny, but now I am at home and I am happy. But my role is NOT as a housewife. I am at home because I am self-employed. BIG DIFFERENCE!

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. lucy02 (4472)   ranked 15 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I felt that way for a long time when I quit work. After a while I got use to it. I worry sometimes that my job skills are going down the tubes. Its hard sometimes to get a job if you've been out of the work force for awhile, but my Mom needs me right now. I never really get bored though. There is many things to do around the house and I have several hobbies I enjoy.


myLot reputation of 99/100. lucy02 (4472)   ranked 15 out of 61 in work at home  11 months ago

I also started going to the gym and that has helped with the lack of energy too. I feel so much better even though I only go about 15 min. or so a day.


myLot reputation of 94/100. Toofancy (226)   ranked 6 out of 61 in work at home  11 months ago

Maybe that is what I should do....go to the gym. That is a good idea, as long as I can make myself do it. I definitely need to get some exercise.

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7. myLot reputation of 70/100. wes2244 (395)   ranked 52 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

As a man, I would rather go to work as I feel that's what the man should do. There is only so much you can do around your house besides I would go stir crazy if I was stuck in my house day in and day out

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8. taterkitty (35)   ranked 48 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I've always said "I wish I didn't have to work" but in all honesty I would not enjoy being at home all the time. I start getting bored after the first few days of a week's vacation! I can only clean so much and that usually gets done in one day so after that I'm out of things to do besides play on the internet all day and even that gets boring after awhile.

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9. myLot reputation of 89/100. penny78 (409)   ranked 43 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

I'd love it if I could work from home! It would save me transportation & lunch money (well, maybe...there is the electric bill to consider), I wouldn't have to buy new, expensive clothes so I can look all corporate and have my feet hurt all day in toe-pinching heels and I could sleep when I get tired (which is often, these days). But I understand about the boredom factor. I think it hits most, if not all, of us. happy

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10. cyruss_20 (9)   ranked 49 out of 61 in work at home   11 months ago

>> Me too worked before outside my house for 6 straight years w/o taking a single rest or breather... It's plain tiresome and boring.. Now I'm just working from home earning a legit 50-70 a week non-stop plus I have time for my kid...If you guys want to know what's my work is just pm me...

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