If you’re a work-at-home father, then you probably already know that there is a lot of social isolation that goes along with working from home. The reason why this social isolation exists is because you’re basically at home most of the day either working on your business or tending to the needs of your children. Before long, it almost seems as if though your entire social network has vanished.
The good news is that there are a variety of online communities that have arisen in recent years to provide a social outlet for fathers who don’t really have an opportunity to interact with other people who are similarly situated. After all, how likely is it for you to be able to find another work-at-home father in the neighborhood? Maybe, as time goes by, this will become more prevalent. But for now, it’s not that common. Oddly enough, there are more than likely quite a few work-at-home mothers in the neighborhood. However, men typically find themselves being ostracized from social groups that involve moms and their children.
Visit your favorite search engine. Do a search such as, “work at home dad forum.” You might be surprised by what you see. You can certainly do this type of search using some alternative phraseology. The point is, the Internet has ushered in an era in which dads can find other dads who are involved with various businesses that they operate from home. This is a fantastic way to meet other people who can relate to some of what you go through on a day-to-day basis.
Naturally, you will want to exercise a little bit of prudence when you join one of these online communities. After all, everybody will initially be a stranger to you. That’s why it’s so important to you slowly get to know how the community operates before jumping in and making a splash.
Online communities can be a great place to meet like-minded individuals who are also stay-at-home fathers. One added bonus that sometimes people overlook is the potential to be able to network and grow your business in coordination and partnership with others whose activities complement your own.