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Setup matters a lot, eg if you have a separate room to go to or a standalone unit in the back yard. Kids are "sticky" (once they get into your office for any r

Setup matters a lot, eg if you have a separate room to go to or a standalone unit in the back yard. Kids are "sticky" (once they get into your office for any reason it can be difficult to get them out again). Number of kids matters, their ages matter, their needs matter, sometimes they "get loose" while carer is busy with one (e.g. putting to sleep), and carers need breaks too. For my particular situation, I can get noticeably more done on days when all the kids are out, even when someone else is ostensibly caring for them "full time".

eequah9L 4y ago
Plus kids are generally noisy, in a way that's optimized to get your attention as a grown-up. I had to move out to an external office. There were more reasons than just noise -- we were also expecting a second one, and this was a two-bedroom apartment, it wouldn't work one way or another. But noise and attention were what pushed me over the edge to start looking for a nearby office for rent. I can't imagine getting much done with a toddler in the corner of my eye, as another commenter here puts it. Though I suppose work substance matters, too. If you are in meetings all day, sure, I guess that could work.
organsnyder 4y ago
> Setup matters a lot, eg if you have a separate room to go to or a standalone unit in the back yard. We built a garage with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) that I use for my office. My kids are aged 5-12, and It's great to have some separation. Though now two of the kids have their own computers in the room next to my office, so I've had to teach them that a Minecraft "emergency" doesn't mean they can interrupt me working.