Sometimes neighbors just don’t get it. They know you work at home, but they only seem to get the “at home” part and forget about the “work” part. The result: a trickle of “innocent” requests that, if not handled properly, can grow to a deluge.
“Would you mind watching the kids while I run to the store?” “Since you’re at home, could I have my new exercise machine delivered to you?” “I don’t have a fax machine, so….” You get the idea.
My suggestion is that you approach these intrusions on your business life in a business-like manner. Draw up a Price List that you can hand to people when they hit on you for free services. (more…)
