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by jonny_eh 2076 days ago
> I was doing better, but I need to tighten things up a bit

Why is your work more important than your wife? I see it as a feature that when WFH you can help your wife with the odd task in the middle of the day, which you couldn't do at the office.
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flatline 2076 days ago
Healthy boundaries are important in any sort of relationship - romantic, friendship, professional. Sometimes it’s nice to prioritize a family member’s needs over work, other times it’s inappropriate. Just the very act of having to make that decision n times a day can be exhausting.
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bicx 2076 days ago
Ideally yes, this is true. Which is why I actively make that decision at times. However, if I don't make time later to pick up the slack, I don't feel like that's fair to my employer. If it's a quick task, it's not a problem. It's all about having a fair and healthy balance.
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