I’m feeling slightly overwhelmed at the moment, and I was chatting to a colleague today about needing an assistant at home… I’ve toyed with the idea of a virtual assistant, and while it may work, I actually need someone who is here.
I need help with…
1. my emails with random requests for things. Today’s emails include 2 overseas publications wanting photos for articles (I don’t actually have an hour spare to find the photos they want), quote requests… and telephone bills!
2. I may have handed back my boys hired pants from the wedding on Monday when I was on leave, but I now have 5 suit bags with pants that need to get delivered to the suit hire place! It’s on the other side of town, and I just cannot get there before they close every day.
3. my parents are away so the boys need picking up from school.
4. tonight’s the first night this week that I’ve actually been at home, so the food cupboards are bare. I need someone to either order the stuff online or shop for me.
5. speaking of which, someone to plan our meals would be incredible!
6. the dogs desperately need to get walked
7. oh and homework! This week on top of all other homework, Bradley has had to get a backing track and lyrics for a song he wants to sing in the school idols
… and this doesn’t include the thousands of photos that are sitting unedited on my laptop and my clients that are waiting for them!
My colleague just said that I need a WIFE!! LOL! I think she may have a point!
Oy vey… You need an au pair… But who has money for full time assistance nowadays!?
Id offer my PA/home assistant services, but you probably couldnt afford me, LOL
I don’t know how you cope with it all!
LOL you’re right, I couldn’t afford you
Could you not look at a student who could run around for you. Pay hourly on an adhoc basis?
Shame man its not cool when the water level sits just above your nose!!!
Cant even say “well at least its weekend ” cos you’ll be even busier no doubt!!
Hope you find a solution/help soon. Hugs
Why not put together your shopping list using Pick n Pay online? I swear about online grocery shopping since I started doing this a few months ago. Monthly grocery shops now take about 10 minutes online, as opposed to at least an hour in the shops.
As for picking up your boys from school, why not try the company School Link? May be a short term solution for while your parents are away.
Lastly, there’s a lady/company out there that prepares healthy meals that can be kept in the freezer. These may be great for those nights that you don’t have the energy to cook or you’re busy with editing.
xx
I have many times said that I need a wife. I think you too