23 Jun
When You Work At Home, Calling in Sick is Easy
Posted on 1, Jun 23, 2008 at 9:08 am under Freelancing, work habits |
What do you do when you work at home, you’re a freelancer, and you get sick? Do you call in to yourself?
"Self, I’m sick. I’ll be staying home today."
"Okay, Self. Hope you feel better soon."
Seriously, though. It’s been a long time since I’ve really been sick with the flu, mostly, I think, because I’m not cooped up in those airtight offices that are breeding grounds for germs. I stay away from sick people, for the most part. When I did get sick, I think the worst part was trying to get ready for work, make myself at least feel presentable, and commuting in to the office. Once there, I could barricade myself at my desk and sniffle away.
Now, working at home, I don’t have to worry about that. Another gift of being self-employed and contracting my services. I can rest when I need to, work when I have bursts of energy, and still meet my deadlines.
by Craig, on June 24 2008 @ 6:17 am
Love the picture.
by Claire Conant, on June 24 2008 @ 7:39 am
Thank ICanHazCheezburger.com for that one. I wish it was my original.:)
by Beth from Avenue Z, on June 27 2008 @ 8:48 am
Sure hope you’re feeling better. When I’m sick here on Avenue Z, I simply hang out at the computer and whine. Hmmm. That’s what I do when I am well.
I have to get out more.
by Claire Conant, on June 30 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Beth, you crack me up.