working from home

[fitness10]

do any of the work from home moms feel socially isolated?  my kids are grown up and i work from home.  i don't get any of the office interaction with co-workers. 

does anyone have any suggestions? or thoughts?

[KBMG]

I am not in your shoes as I'm constantly on the go with my small kids but what if you went to a coffee shop to work a little? Is that possible with your job?

[ChristinaAtHome]

 Here are a few ideas :)

-Join a local networking group
-Get involved at your church
-Join a class at your local gym
-Join a local hobby club
-Schedule a biweekly or monthly night out with your friends
-Start your own group on facebook for those that are local to you

Hope that helps!

[zayleysmom]

I would love to work from home. But everything I check into ends up being a scam, any ideas?

[ShanaRN]

I can completely relate to how you feel.  My kids are not grown, but one is in school and one is only 2.  My LO talks alot, but doesn't carry on a conversation with me.  My hubby was laughing at me today because I was talking to myself.  I tasked him what did he expect that I talk to myself all week (LOL).

On the rare occassion that my few friends that work outside the home call me, I am just thrilled.

 

 

[LuvBodyByVi]

I've worked from home for the past 7-1/2 years, and while I love being home, I do also feel isolated with not having any coworkers right next to me.  However, I make an effort to do a lot of internet marketing, get involved with my son's school and extracurricular activities, get involved with my church.  I make sure I'm socializing with others as much as possible because it's very easy to get stuck in a rut when working from home.

[extremelibrary]

I have young kids.  So it's a bit different from your situation. I really don't miss some of my crappy former co workers.

[kkirk78]

I have young kids as well so I'm not much help.  But, I would suggest getting involved in a group or two within your community, volunteer, etc. Do what someone else suggested and take your computer to a coffee shop and work if you can. Or go to the library and work if there is no coffee place around. Get involved in a walking group if that is something that interests you-get some exercise while socializing :) Good luck!

Kendra