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Fran calls her friend and coworker, Louise, this Monday. After addressing some work issues, Fran says, “You know, Louise, working from home has some advantages—no commute time, no worries about what you’re wearing—but honestly for me, it is really hard. It would be easier if I could take the kids somewhere for the day—but where?”
“Yeah, I can see it’s a much different situation for you than for me, since I’m single, living alone. But I have gone weeks without a real human touch – you know? No handshakes, no hugs, nothing, and that gets old after a while. I miss the community we have at work and at church. I mean, church online is better than nothing, but I miss the fellowship with all my friends.”
Together the two of them discuss the pros and cons of working at home during this pandemic. Fran laments over her challenge of being a good mom and servicing her clients well. They both miss having quality time with friends, eating out once in a while, and things like that.
After a time of sharing their frustrations, Louise asks Fran, “Have you started a schedule with the kids? Like, do they know when they can have your attention and when you should not be interrupted?”
“Hmm, that’s a good question, Louise. I guess I tried to, but I certainly haven’t maintained it. It’s just easy to get sloppy when you’re home all day, not concerned with how you look, and the refrigerator is very accessible, so I end up eating too much junk.”
“Yeah, me too. Maybe we both need to put some structure into our work-at-home days,” Louise adds.
Well, if you’re working from home now, with or without others there, putting some structure into your day is a really good idea. First Corinthians 14:33 reminds us that “God is not a God of disorder but of peace. . .” For more peace in your life, work on getting rid of disorder and confusion.