There are certain challenges not only in work, but also in family life. It never comes as a surprise, especially for working parents who do their best to cover both. But is one easier than the other?
Sarah Tresanfounder of ‘imperfect alignment‘ sparked debate online after she said it was much easier to go to work than stay home with her kids when she was sleep deprived. I explained how I felt her TikTok video, has already been viewed nearly 90,000 times. Scroll down to find the video below.
This mom took to TikTok to share her thoughts on the difference between working with her kids and staying home when she’s sleep deprived
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A woman said she had both stay-at-home and workdays and compared them to form her own opinion.
“We have work days and stay-at-home mom days, so I feel qualified to talk about this. It’s much easier to go to work than to be at home with me, and this is why.”
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She admits her days at home are more stressful and chaotic than those she spends at work
“On workdays, I commute by myself listening to podcasts and music. I drink coffee and walk around town. I work with the parts of my brain that weren’t there, and then I go home alone again listening to music and podcasts, and I miss my kids and can’t wait to see them. , they can’t wait to see me too.
On the other hand, if you are home alone for days with your children, you may spend days without having a normal human conversation. is on and igniting the most maddeningly irrational…a constant clash. It is constant and needed by everyone else. “
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In the video, she raises the question of whether sleep should be prioritized for parents who go to work in the morning or stay at home.
“Sometimes you get yelled at, but it’s about what you need to do for someone. Very little hot coffee, little time to sit and think about things other than what you have to do.” No. Most stay-at-home moms dream of sitting in their car for 45 minutes listening to a podcast or having a hot cup of coffee with their co-workers. There are caveats to this based on what your partner does for work, but my point is one night. Whose sleep should really be prioritized?
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Staying at home may sound like the easier option, but it also comes with some challenges
Sarah pointed out at the beginning of the video that she has both telecommuting and office work. Comparing the two led her to think that the latter was much easier. As some commenters have pointed out, it depends, but in her opinion, staying home means being constantly overwhelmed with things to do. When you’re short, it’s not easy to put up with it. nearly two hours How many hours of sleep each night during the first year with your baby. )
According to the Pew Research Center, 7% of fathers and 28% of mothers are housewives. Spending time with your child is rewarding in many ways, anxiety or lonelinessIt can also be physically and emotionally draining with so many things to take care of around the house.
This is why TikToker makes finding work options easier after a tough night. She admitted that her days at home are chaotic because she spends most of her energy caring for something or someone. According to Healthy Children, it is important to find time for self-care. Parents can rejuvenate and lead happy, healthy lifestyles, which has a positive impact on their children.
Whether you work from home or the office, it’s important to know how to handle the responsibilities and stress that come with it.
On her way to the office, Sarah can take time for herself, even if it’s something small like listening to a podcast or grabbing a cup of coffee. She also emphasized that she is able to have appropriate adult conversations, which is a rare case when she is at home, but even with the perks of going to the office, the vast majority of parents I do not choose to work full time. FlexJobs Revealed 61% of mothers and fathers prefer to work remotely and 37% prefer to use a hybrid work model.
Regardless of model, being a working parent requires knowing how to manage the stress and many responsibilities. imperfect alignment (and Working Mom Academy) is a course that provides guidance for working mothers.another Videos on TikTok, she confided in stress during her second pregnancy. That’s why she started looking for her help online. She searched for courses and programs that could provide information on how best to deal with different aspects of her life as a working mother, but she found none. So she decided to find a way to create her own.
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People in the comments had different opinions, but some agreed with Sarah
Others didn’t quite agree with her
Some said it depends
TikTokers also shared their opinions and talked about their own experiences
