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To think working from home is a cushy number?

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MrsSlimShady · 13/04/2025 09:47

I’ve got a new job that entails loads of e-learning, and webinars. They said I could do it at home and I literally sat there on the sofa and ate crisps and had cups of tea in my loungewear on the computer.

My DH works 3 days a week at home. He has back to back meetings but also manages to go the shops, go the gym, do exercise classes before work and at lunch time and do other chores. He’ll say his first meeting is at 0900, then nothing till 1130, then he can pop out 3-4pm….. it all goes like this.

I have another job and I have a 2-3 hour commute, and I am on my feet all day. I cannot get one chore done for my outside life. It has to wait till I’m off unless it is a text or email.

I know there are people working from home who work really hard too, but come on, AIBU to say that if you WFH you are really lucky and have it a lot easier than most other people?

OP posts:
AbsolutelyZero · 13/04/2025 09:53

I work from home 3 days a week, office 2 days per week. I do the same type and amount of work, and sit at a desk at home and in the office. The only difference is that at home, I can put some washing on at lunchtime and it cuts out the commute (although I usually just work during the period when I would be commuting when at home).

Ygfrhj · 13/04/2025 09:53

It's a mixed bag. I can put laundry on or prep dinner between meetings but that means the expectations have crept up and I pressure myself to do everything.

Some days I'm more productive at home, some days less - there were always quiet days in the office when I mooched around, had long coffee breaks or took a long lunch. Likewise there are many evenings now where I work late because I can, it's harder to switch off because there's no separation between work and home.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 13/04/2025 09:50

Not sure it’s as cushy as you are making out, obviously some people will have busier schedules and more stressful jobs that others even at home. But I agree it’s easier in a lot of ways, even being able to put a wash on and not needing office ready clothing 5 days a week. I’m sure you will have offended many WFHers with this thread though 😅

Flutterbyby · 13/04/2025 09:50

Yes I'm very lucky but no I don't think I have it easier than most people. I work really hard. Being at home means I have no commute and my work life balance is easier, but I'm not doing housework on work time or going out anywhere! I'm working.