Dear Sir
I am a housewife, not a working woman, facing work from home problems.
In my family, my husband and my son are working from home. My daughter is in college and has online classes and projects.
Between them, they occupy the hall and the bedroom.
They don’t want noise and when there are video calls, one can’t even step into the room.
I want to support them, but it is very frustrating. I am stuck in the kitchen. And everyone wants so much tea and coffee.
Everyone says their work is important, but I work too doing all the housework and I have no way to relax. The TV is taken up in the evening and night by my husband and son.
Shouldn’t companies have work from home policies for the family too?
How do I make them understand I need a break too?
Thank you.
Kanchi
Ans: Hi Kanchi,
You need to put your foot down and make your family realise your value.
You are clearly being taken for granted. Have a candid chat with them and I am sure they will understand.
A job provides financial support but the lady of the house provides much-needed emotional support and the comfort needed so that people can do their jobs without worrying about anything.
You can also look at options of your family members working from their friend's place or you stepping out to your friend's place.
Teach them how to make their own tea and coffee.
Don't worry, offices are opening up and soon all of them will be back to work or college.