Family members and spouse tend to think of the one WFH as having more time to help with house chores and grocery buying. Helping is of course a joy—at least at the beginning—but as the days turn to months WFH, the added duties gradually become expectation.
Take me, for example. I regularly receive a list of items to purchase at the supermarket, help wash the dishes, and clear the waste garbage. This is in addition to other duties off WFH, such as the daily scrubbing of the restroom and cleaning the air con (for off office hours use and sleeping only) from time to time.
It's no big deal to do all that, of course, if I am really freer than when working in the office. The truth is I am actually working more hours than ever before the COVID-19 pandemic, with many hours spent on ZOOM meetings, brainstorming, working online and offline on my laptop.
That's life on the fast lane, but not many in the family can understand this. If you are reading this and have experiences to share of your challenges WFH, feel free to leave your comments here. Would really like to hear from you!
