Fed up
Posted by Busyview on September 22, 2008
Is it really too much to ask that my personal life not intersect with my work life? I understand that as a freelancer, it just happens that way, but I moved into a one bedroom (notably without the boyfriend) in an attempt to get some space to do my work. He just does not seem to get that even though it is totally flexible, I still have deadlines, work, and bills to consider. He thinks that I should always rearrange for him because he works at a junky nine to five all day. It isn’t my fault that he hates his job. However, it is certainly my problem when he is either over here, or yelling at me that I am not over there. Not fair! I am up to my ears in work trying to get this shopping cart up and running, and not only does he not understand, he doesn’t care. I’m going to have to set up new storefront software and new ecommerce shopping cart software and it doesn’t even register with him. He just doesn’t respect the amount of code writing I have to do, or my job in general. I am not a little woman! I want to support myself.
WSmith said,
It’s difficult when you have your own business. My husband works a nine to five job and he loves his job. I’m a free-lancer as well and sometimes I have deadlines where I need to work late into the evening or on the weekends. I try to keep my working hours the same as his, but if I have a deadline, I always take time to have dinner with him and talk about his day. I’m grateful my husband supports my free-lance position and allows me time if I’m under a tight budget. Maybe you guys can set up a date night on a weekly basis and work at making it happen. You can also help him or suggest to him to search for another position he might find more satisfying. Good Luck
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