I'm sure that people think that because we live here in Cyprus that I'm out in the sunshine all of the time, having great fun, beach walking,bike riding, getting a tan and that's it. Unfortunately its not true. I work. Not such a great idea but I do. Some seem to immediately think of the perceived advantages
"No boss to tell you what to do" sounds great until you realize that this means you answer to yourself and a Chairman, CEO and CFO who keep phoning you for the latest info on what is going on in USA and Qatar! How would I know? - I'm not there!
You have to make sure you start work on time. Yes that can be three hours before most people get out of bed due to time differences.
You have to make sure you stop work on time. Fine - try telling the Americans that when they want to speak at 3pm in the afternoon their time ....... excuse me I'm thinking of relaxing its 11pm.
"Your time is your own" may give me peace of mind knowing that I can always do it tomorrow... as long as I didn't say the same thing yesterday. "You're home with your loved one" is only great if I'm talking to Lillian and listening to her once and a while - right?
For me, finding the time to take a shower is probably #1 on my list of top ten struggles when it comes to working from home
Yesterday was a beautiful day with blue skies and temps, clearly displayed by my new weather station, which was showing up to 24C in the afternoon on the patio. Not that I saw much of it having started with a call at 0630 and still at computer and phone in dressing gown 7 hours later! Grrrrr it was a tough work day!
Lillian is truly a saint providing cups of tea and sandwiches at appropriate intervals. We did manage at least a walk into the village and an appearance in the Cottage Pub. Not many there although the few regulars seemed genuinely pleased to see us. A 'Valentine' special meal in the Coast of India, our favourite Indian restaurant of all places, even surpassing Shapla in Ruislip, bakc in London. We counted 22 eating, which is a record breaker, haven't seen so many people in there for a long time. Perhaps their bargain special was a draw. Two courses, wine and beer for 28 Euros .... great deal and excellent food too.
- No boss to tell you what to do
- Your time is your own
- You're home with the one you love more than anything
"No boss to tell you what to do" sounds great until you realize that this means you answer to yourself and a Chairman, CEO and CFO who keep phoning you for the latest info on what is going on in USA and Qatar! How would I know? - I'm not there!
You have to make sure you start work on time. Yes that can be three hours before most people get out of bed due to time differences.
You have to make sure you stop work on time. Fine - try telling the Americans that when they want to speak at 3pm in the afternoon their time ....... excuse me I'm thinking of relaxing its 11pm.
"Your time is your own" may give me peace of mind knowing that I can always do it tomorrow... as long as I didn't say the same thing yesterday. "You're home with your loved one" is only great if I'm talking to Lillian and listening to her once and a while - right?
For me, finding the time to take a shower is probably #1 on my list of top ten struggles when it comes to working from home
Lillian is truly a saint providing cups of tea and sandwiches at appropriate intervals. We did manage at least a walk into the village and an appearance in the Cottage Pub. Not many there although the few regulars seemed genuinely pleased to see us. A 'Valentine' special meal in the Coast of India, our favourite Indian restaurant of all places, even surpassing Shapla in Ruislip, bakc in London. We counted 22 eating, which is a record breaker, haven't seen so many people in there for a long time. Perhaps their bargain special was a draw. Two courses, wine and beer for 28 Euros .... great deal and excellent food too.
WOW! Don't think that I could travel as much as you do, Chris.
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