We end up having our computers about six inches apart, and along with that closeness, which can cause fights for lid space, we annoy each other. I read my writing out loud sometimes and he clears his throat more often than I like. There's more but I'll spare you. :)
But since he loves to cook, he's usually in the kitchen cooking and doing his work. Since I love to eat I'm usually in the kitchen waiting for something to come out of the oven, and I think neither of us want to be banished upstairs to the office space (that I call the litter box room.)
I have not figured out how exactly to make this work for us since he's only been working from home for a few months, but I'm looking for suggestions.
Right now I put on my headphones and crawl into my little word as I try not to notice anything around me and just get my work done -- unless the cat doesn't want me to get my work done and crawls up on the keyboard!
I could not concentrate on my work. Heck, I can't even read if I think I might be interrupted. I would give him the kitchen and let him do the cooking. I would put a desk, however small, at a window with a lovely view in my bedroom or some other room.
ReplyDeleteYour husband sounds energetic and loves to cook. I'll bet he would enjoy bringing you a tray of his latest-cooked delicious food to your bedroom for a nice visit.
I have been thinking of creating a satellite office since I do work from a lap top anyhow, I can take it with me. In the winter though, it's pretty chilly in other parts of the house so I like to stay by the fire where it is cozy.
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It definitely sounds like one of you has to make a move. i think all that closeness would get to me after awhile. Like Mary O. above said, I'd look for a pleasant alternative location for your work space.
ReplyDeleteWell I know which one of us will not move an inch...so it will have to be me LOL!
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