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starting to work again

nobody666
nobody666
Anyone have any advice for getting back into a work schedule.

I just started a new job and they were real busy from the go now are slowing down but I am hoping I can get into a good flow with it.

it is work at home customer service and my own hours so very flexable I am hopeing to make it work or is it just me trying too hard again?

any pointers on making sure I don't go tooo hard.
deleted_user
deleted_user
a work at home job with flexible hours sounds perfect! It solves some of the major problems we have with our unpredictable moods. Start out slow with only a few hours a week, and add more hours gradually, if this is an option.
Good luck!
nobody666
nobody666
I was gonna start slow then they got blown out and I have 42 hours in 5 days lol
deleted_user
deleted_user
How do you feel?
nobody666
nobody666
It is like a real job when I get done I am physically tired and nap but I am proud of myself for being so nice to people on the phone. I feel like I am being productive again which is good and it is making DW start to take up some of the responsibility around the house.

In general I feel good but a little worry about ignoring some friends this past week. next week will be eaiser so I hope it will go better
deleted_user
deleted_user
It sounds like its been good for you! That's alot of hours, just try not to overdo it, so you don't burn out and fizzle. You know? You want to mantain. I'm so happy for you!