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The Work at Home Balancing Act: The Professional Resource Guide for Managing Yourself, Your Work, and Your Family at Home

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This book should be the foundation of everyone's work-at-home resource library. My wife bought it for me so that I could understand the true "ins and outs" of what's involved in working from home with kids under foot. (My wife has been telecommuting from home on a part-time basis for about two years, and I must admit, I've been less than supportive.) Recently, I decided to make the plunge to start a home business and take on a good portion of the child care responsibilities. We searched high and low for resources that could help. "The Work at Home Balancing Act" was the *only* book we found that addresses ALL the issues and challenges of working at home from both a MALE and FEMALE perspective. It's been our lifesaver because we can both relate to it, and it teaches us how to communicate about complicated issues that arise when you work from home. It's written in a reader-friendly style with great quotes and stories from men and women--very realistic and motivational. Lots of nuts and bolts strategies--everything you need to know to set up and run a successful home business or telecommuting arrangement, and then some!

Dr. Anderson's extensive research interviewing work-at-home parents is a must for anyone with children and the desire to work from home. You get tried and true, both common sense and creative, ideas from the many parents who have "been there, done that" and know what works for dealing with children of all ages. It also has an excellent chapter on issues for couples. You will find yourself among kindred spirits. Easy to read, encouraging and engaging, this book is excellent! Barrie Jaeger, Ph.D.

Sandy Anderson addresses the key issues facing people who want to work at home or are currently engaged in enterprise at home. For those looking for a home career, Anderson's chapter on choosing the right business is very informative and guides people through the most difficult part of starting a business-"choosing the right one for yourself." Plus, her insights on managing a household along with a home business are worth re-reading several times. Finally, Anderson's interviews with many different types of homeworkers gives the reader a great insight into the TRUE benefits and challenges of working at home. Tina Egge Family@Work Editor, Work@Home Magazine

I wrote a review on this book earlier. I'm adding additional comments because I'm finding Anderson's book to be an ongoing resource. I've worked at home for some time now -- and it's great to find a book that is useful for rejuvenation and for stimulating my thinking when I get "stuck". Here's how it worked for me this week. At the beginning of this week, I found myself lacking motivation -- "in a funk" you might say. As I sat in my stuck-ness, I recalled Anderson's chapter on motivation. SO I picked up her book, found a corner to sit in and worked through her suggestions for motivating yourself. It worked! I used her ideas to develop my own motivation list. Long story short, I not only had a very productive day, but a very productive week followed! This book is proving to be one of those books that I keep close at hand for my own personal growth. Once again -- I highly recommend Anderson's book for new and old "work-at-homers!

The future of work for many of us will be in our home--and we need to prepare for it. This book is the Bible for what it will be like, what we need to think about, and how work at home may be a part of our future.

It's not easy trying to stay focused and motivated while working at home. Sandy Anderson's book provides the necessary tools to not only stay focused and motivated, but to maintain your sanity too.

As freeways become more conjested and quality child care more difficult to come by, growing numbers of individuals are considering the "work-at-home" lifestyle. If you are looking in this direction and want to be well informed before deciding to make the change, this book is a must read. It is brim full of practical suggestions and lists of recommended resources to make your work-at-home adventure a successful one.

--Diane Holt, Ph.D., Educational Consultant

As I write this in my home office, the dogs are barking, the phone is ringing, the washing machine is over-flowing...and I'm trying to start my work day at 9 PM. I desperately need a book like Sandy Anderson's "The Work-at-Home Balancing Act." Maybe you do too. It offers great advice and practical guidance. Tom Greening, Psychology Professor, Saybrook Graduate School