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@quietthomas My friend was actually in the same situation. And while you can get all the love and supportive words in the world from people, no one can get through it for you. You're very strong!

@katrina2017 I have to agree, though it depends on work environment. When I was working FT at one job, I was also doing work at night because SO many people would come by for quick chats I would lose hours.

@mammabear Wow, that daycare option is a dream. I think I've head of only 2 companies that offer that in a major city I used to live in.

@mama3 No, you're not. I don't think there's a minority since everyone's set up is so different. From what I gather of your post, you have a very young child. People used to ask me why I didn't work from home with a TODDLER...they need constant attention and monitoring, that's why!

@purposelychosen86 Another poster said this and I like this idea. Hadn't even thought of that.

@leaderturk In the past, I felt this was only possible through having a part-time job. But I like that we can do this split now while earning full-time income.

@lillypilly It's funny you say that because most everyone I speak to say, "WHY does every call have to be a video call now!?" I miss being able to do what you just described.

@cowfan1966 THIS response is exactly why I posted this blog. I think a lot of people feel like decisions about their professional lifestyle are being made for them. It's one thing to do that now in a pandemic, but carrying it over indefinitely has others asking...wait, what happened...?

@mimicap46 Fair enough!

@inheretic Extremely true. Part of the problem I've had in the past is working with a lot of single 20-somethings that think its fine to just stay in the office until 7pm to meet a deadline.

@yuliette I'm betting they will. And as the blog post advocates, express this to your employer if they don't.

@smbcoolguy You were WFH 1-2 days a week pre-pandemic.

@smbcoolguy Was that something your employer already offered, or did you ask for it?

@blessingsabundance I'm glad you said "and my partner" because I do think this offers more equality in terms of the childcare-home tasks-professional workload.

@jimbobby2021 I think this pandemic has shown employers--at least those that are listening--that career and family balance affects their employee's partners (and relationships) as well. My husband told his boss that he needed more flexible hours or I was going to have to give up having a career...

@jimbobby2021 Thanks for reading!

@betties with the ability to change that ratio as and when needed.

@ambi3333 I am so glad to hear you expressed this to your employer. My husband negotiated alternative hours with his employer so we can both balance work and kid (without burning the midnight oil at the computer) and they were fine with it.

@curiousgirl98 Out of the U.S. We were looking at Australia but they have also closed their borders. Both the Bahamas and the country of Georgia are offering 6 and 12 month visas for those who can prove income from remote work (at least $50k).

@curiousgirl98 That's awesome, we are actually doing the same! Waiting for borders to open, though...