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AIBU?

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WinterCat · 13/03/2020 10:56

AIBU in thinking that employers have to expect that some employees are not going to be as productive as normal at that moment if they are working from home?

DH can wfh without any issues but whenever he does, he always has a long list of things to complain about. At the moment his laptop screen is too small, he really needs his second monitor, the baby is crying, the preschooler wants to help, the Amazon delivery disturbed him.... As a result he generally goes into the office but he now will be wfh indefinitely. I usually take the children out if he does have to wfh but that’s not always practical (and soft play, popular places with children etc are places I am currently avoiding). School is about to break up for Easter and our garden is still so muddy, it can’t really be used unless the sun comes out and stays out.

Anyone else struggling with either wfh themselves or others doing so?

Before anyone says otherwise, this is really a lighthearted moan and I completely understand the reasons for wfh (DH could be in the office if he really wanted as he has no symptoms but we discussed it last night and both felt happier with him being at home).

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Dixiechickonhols · 13/03/2020 12:07

Can he shut the door. I think you need to tell child he’s at work and DH enforce it eg not interact except at lunchtime.

daisypond · 13/03/2020 12:08

@daisypond I would go as far as to say Covid-19 is a real crisis. I’m still surprised by people like you not thinking it is!
Oh, I definitely think it is a real crisis. That’s why it is so annoying to hear about people whinging over minor irritants.

CMOTDibbler · 13/03/2020 12:11

You can get wi fi extenders which run through the electrical supply - they aren't very expensive. Then he'll be out of the way properly

cologne4711 · 13/03/2020 12:12

Can he go to a local library or co-working space to work (until they are closed)?

Failing that, door closed and headphones one (he doesn't need to listen to anything, just to block out your overenthusiastic 3 year old).

thecatsarecrazy · 13/03/2020 14:41

My husband has to work from home next week. Its going to be a nightmare. He wont get nearly as much done, he will muck about on twitter, complain the 3 year old is getting in the way .

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