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Now I’m the Traveling Spouse

by Rhonda | Aug 27, 2015 | Uncategorized, Workload

Life with a traveling, on-call spouse has its own set of challenges, requiring the development of a special skill set. It's a whole type of lifestyle, quite different from the 9 to 5 workday. The tables have turned. For a few days, at least. I'm on my way to the...

My Quick Tip for Documenting Customer Service Issues with Companies

by Rhonda | Jul 9, 2015 | Workload

The Tip When involved in an online live chat with a customer service representative, type the rep's name in one or two of your responses. Their name/pseudonym (that may not always show up in the regular chat format) will be documented for your records. Oh, the...

Unconventional Advice for Graduates: 4 Tips for Life and Work

by Rhonda | May 16, 2015 | Workload

Dear Young Adult, If you are a 2019 college or high school graduate, you have probably received a fair dose of unsolicited advice for embarking on your next journey/adventure/season of life. I'm about to give you more. Adults like me say things like "I've built up a...

Time-Savers and Productivity Tips for Work-at-Home Moms

by Rhonda | Apr 21, 2015 | Parenthood, Workload

Three young children, home management, freelance work: like most moms, I'm busy. Back in day, when I was single (but not quite carefree), I was a super-productive special education teacher and graduate student. Things changed when I started raising little humans. And...

Saturday Session: Simple Pleasures, Solutions, and Sticky Traps

by Rhonda | Apr 11, 2015 | Workload

When the weekend rolls around, it's time for me roll with it, and sometimes reflect. It helps me remember the things I caught mid air that made me smile, nod my head, or laugh out loud. The Saturday Session is random. There is no theme, really. Cool phrases,...

When It’s Difficult to Build Rhythm & Routine in Your Day

by Rhonda | Apr 29, 2014 | Workload

With an on-call, traveling spouse, our schedule is often up in the air, just like his. We don't usually know his schedule from one moment to the next, and so our days are different: Daddy's here, Daddy's gone. (Where is Daddy, anyway? And when is he coming home?)...