I started working from home for one day each week and I found it really difficult to juggle the kids and work. I ended up working the morning on site (putting the kids in CC), then picked them up just in time for their nap. Then they'd sleep for 3 hrs once we got home - so I could complete my shift at home.
I had a work issued mobile, so the rule was if it was on, I was on .
Depends what kinda of work it is too I think. I tried taking some of my work home when I had my 2nd. I was doing the accounts. But I found it hard to keep the boss in the loop & also manage the calls & chasing up I had to do from home as I didn't have all the records in front of me.
But if you think you can manage the extra load at home then give it a go.
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. It has helped a lot and given me a bit to think about today.
I think I forgot to mention in my OP that I will still be going into the office for the 15 hours that I currently do over 3 days. I've decided I will give it a go if everything falls into place. My boss said he needs to work out a few things and will get back to me. I wont need to start until end of Jan/early Feb so I have plenty of time to organise myself.
On the Thurs/Fri when I am not in the office I can work while DS sleeps (he usually sleeps a 2-3 hour blocks mid afternoon) and the Mon-Wed I could do 2 hours each night. I'm a bit of a night owl anyway, and usually up until midnight so 2 hours of work wont be a stretch. I can do that easily and then relax and have my time afterwards. The main aim will always to have my work/hours done by friday afternoon so it doesn't interfere with our weekends.
The tricky part will be working out the logistics. Working out what tasks are best suited to doing at home, getting my computer/printer sorted. It will all be a bit of trial and error, but I am hoping it works.
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