Working from home with a newborn baby, when your job is a call center job

Working from home with a newborn baby, when your job is a call center job is not easy!!
Balancing work and family life can be challenging, and this is especially true for parents with a newborn baby. When your job involves working from home and requires constant availability, such as in a call center position, the difficulty can be even more pronounced. The demands of a call center job-answering calls, resolving customer issues, and maintaining a high level of professionalism-can seem almost incompatible with the needs of a newborn, who requires constant attention and care.
#challenge
1. *Constant Interruptions:*
- Newborns need frequent feeding, diaper changes, and soothing, which means parents are regularly interrupted. Call center jobs require focused, uninterrupted attention to handle customer queries effectively, making it hard to manage both responsibilities simultaneously.
2. *Noise Management:*
- Babies cry and make noise, which can be disruptive during phone calls. Maintaining a quiet, professional environment is crucial in a call center job, and background noise can negatively affect customer interactions and the perception of the company’s professionalism.
3. *Strict Schedules:*
- Call center jobs often have strict schedules and require adherence to specific working hours. Newborns, on the other hand, do not follow a predictable schedule, which can make it difficult to align the needs of the baby with the demands of the job.
4. *Emotional and Physical Exhaustion:*
- Caring for a newborn is physically and emotionally draining. Sleep deprivation is common, which can impact a parent’s ability to perform well at work. Concentrating on complex customer issues while feeling exhausted can lead to mistakes and decreased productivity.
5. *Multitasking Difficulties:*
- Effective multitasking is a must when working from home with a newborn, but it is easier said than done. Balancing the needs of a crying baby while simultaneously resolving customer complaints requires a high level of skill and patience, often pushing parents to their limits.
#strategies for Success
1. *Creating a Structured Routine:*
- Developing a daily routine that aligns as much as possible with the baby’s natural schedule can help manage both work and childcare responsibilities. This might include planning work tasks around the baby’s nap times and feeding schedules.
2. *Utilizing Support Systems:*
- Having a support system in place is crucial. This could include a partner, family member, or hired help who can take care of the baby during critical work hours. Sharing the load can make a significant difference.
3. *Setting Up a Dedicated Workspace:*
- Establishing a dedicated workspace that is separate from the main living areas can help minimize interruptions and create a professional environment. Noise-canceling headphones and a good microphone can also help manage background noise during calls.
4. *Communicating with Employers:*
- Open communication with employers about the challenges and potential need for flexibility can lead to a more supportive work environment. Discussing possible adjustments, such as flexible hours or the ability to step away for short periods, can help balance both roles more effectively.
5. *Time Management Techniques:*
- Implementing time management techniques, such as the Pomodoro Technique, can help in managing work tasks more efficiently. Breaking work into manageable chunks can align better with the short windows of free time when the baby is asleep.
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[@ladyshaqb1790]

I love this video!

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@@ladyshaqb1790 awww. Thank you SO much for watching!!! God bless you!!

[@BeatzByMK]

I plan on starting to work from home when my baby girl is around 6 months (she’s due in November, I’m currently in a medical coding program & I’ll be done next semester). Luckily for me it’s not a lot of talking on the phone, but I know it’s going to be a challenge. Shoutout to the stay at home working mamas ❤

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@BeatzByMK Woot woot!! You go girl! How exciting. And yes it is very challenging at times. Now that my daughter is one, she is a lot easier to work and manage her at the same time. It just takes a team in the beginning. It's not super easy as some of these videos claim

[@theparttimehomemaker]

Thank you for your transparency. I knew a lot of these videos were making it look easier than it is, although I appreciate that each baby is different ❤

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@theparttimehomemaker It's so important to be as transparent and honest as possible. The way I see it is, people are looking these kinds of videos up for help/info not any fibs!! God bless you my sister!! I am praying as we speak for you!!

[@theparttimehomemaker]

@@WorkingMomsCookandClean yep!!! Thank you x

[@shakirabrown7039]

I’m not sure how I came across your channel but I’m glad I did. My baby is 2 months old and i work from home as well running a small business. My husband got 12 weeks off for paternity leave and will be going back to work in about 4 weeks so my anxiety has been high trying to plan how I’m going to get things done once he goes back.

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@shakirabrown7039 Welcome sister! God bless you! Just remember to breathe and take one moment at a time. That's the most realistic thing we as working moms can do. All the planning we do changes in 23 seconds with kids lol. But I LOVE to work from home. Makes me so happy to be at home with her. And congratulations 🎊

[@shakirabrown7039]

@@WorkingMomsCookandClean thank you 🙏

[@daishawheeler8322]

Thank you for the honesty. I have a 2 month old and just returned to work 2.5 weeks ago wfh home and outbound. My husband is home for 1 more month and I am trying to figure out how I am going to do this when he goes back to work with no family in the same state.

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@daishawheeler8322 God bless you. I know it's hard. It's worth it to be at home with your baby. It just can get hard at times, to be honest. Good luck to you!! Hugs!!

[@daishawheeler8322]

@@WorkingMomsCookandClean Thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate it

[@Summersky198]

Me literally right now about to give birth in 4 weeks and I plan on going back to work in 4-6 weeks. I am in sales so I’m always on the phone. Praying it all works out. I’m worried she’s going to be crying a lot.

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

Oh my goodness hugs to you!! I remember that feeling so so well. My daughter just turned a year old and I STILL get nervous. It's completely normal. My suggestion is IF POSSIBLE get help when you go back. Atheist in the beginning. For me at least, it was tough. Aww big big BIG hugs to you sister. Let me know how it goes!!

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@Summersky198 hello mam! I just wanted to check on you and see how you're doing? Did you have the baby? If so how are you holding up?

[@Summersky198]

@@WorkingMomsCookandClean Hi! Not yet my due day is July 7th but I went in last night because I was having contractions but they were irregular and stopped, so I’m hoping any hour or day now baby will be here! Thank you so much for checking 🥹

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@Summersky198 oh how exciting!!!! I pray that you have a beautiful smooth delivery. I pray for no negative Nancy energy. I'm so excited for you!!! 😊😊😊😊🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@wellnessforcreators]

Ooof it is so hard! Thank you for your honesty! ❤

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

It is hard, but i wouldn't change it for the world. Thank you for your support. God bless you Kassandra

[@isabelsandoval8872]

My baby was born ( Friday) 5/17/24 I got induced so I requested VTO that day and I returned to work Monday 5/20/24. Thankfully my husband is a teacher and has been a great help all summer and all my kids have been great help as well all summer long but it’s coming to an end and I’m so nervous I don’t know how im going to do it on my own with no help. I take calls all day! Any recommendations on a good noise cancellation headset?

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@isabelsandoval8872 awww hun!! Forst thing to remember is to be easy on yourself. It's okay and it will have it's rough moments. I'm a believer in God and I know He will make sure we have everything we need and allows people to have an understanding heart in those situations. And as far as head set I have one that I LOVE from Amazon. Wireless 🛜 let me look it up really quick! ❤️

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

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[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

@@isabelsandoval8872 and CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY!!!!!