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[quote=Anonymous]You are not off base at all. I think she is still hormonal, but also she simply  got used to your flexibility that she has forgotten what a “ real” work situation is. We all have/ did for a bit.

I know having a spouse work from home can be great ( mine has for over 10 years so pre-pandemic) as they can do small things, and really help out on a sick day when I have to be in the office. But, they also have a job and it’s so easy to think the flexibility is around family when it is not.

I’d just have a conversation and let her know this new role is 9-6 CA time. Yes you are in the house but she has to not think of it that way. Also, Focus on the positive that you don’t have another hour commute after work!

And the passive aggressive comment about not checking on them for 5 hours is hurtful and unfair because if you were in an office you would not be able to.

Ask her if she needs help or you to check on them then you will do so at lunch, or again on a quick break about 3. I’d aLao clarify that you want to be off at 5 but some days it might be 5:30or 6. She  should plan for that timeframe and not the other way around.

Again, she’s way off base but she’s probably overwhelmed. However, she needs to hear this!

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