So what’s it worth to you?
In the media this week there was an article about a family that outsourcing everything…… they both work and have 5 children so they get help with the chores. You know the stuff we all don’t like doing – cleaning, gardening, shopping, maintenance and all those little things that take time.
When I first heard that I thought – really? Is there anything that you do?
But then I read the story and thought about it. WOW! How good would have this been when I was working full time, caring for Dad, raising our son, being the soccer mum and doing everything I was doing. I used to go shopping at 6am on a Saturday morning so I could be back in time to take our son to soccer and be the team manager.
It would have been so much easier to shop online, to get the house cleaned and all the other little jobs I could have outsourced.
Sure it would have cost money but I would have been employing people and when I look back at that crazy time in my life what all the running around cost me was a lot more than just money.
I had a meltdown and I didn’t spend enough quality time with Dad. I wasn’t present in my marriage as I was running around doing so much and who knows it might not have ended. I wasn’t really there for my son either. We just did normal stuff we didn’t go on holidays and do “the extra special creating memory stuff”.
Looking back yes I would have done things differently…… I would have definitely “outsourced” stuff so I could spend more time on the “creating memories” and “being present” for all my loved ones.
What are some of the things you would “outsource”?
I’ve been thinking about it and since I left my husband I rent a place so I outsource the gardening (not one of my favourite things) I also get help with the “handyman” things around the place. Definitely the way to go for me.
What other things would you outsource if you knew that getting help in an area would save you time, money, sanity and relationships would you do it?
What’s it worth to you?
Looking back over the past 4 years of my life I would have to say yes I would definitely get help. I wish there had been a service like ACE around to help out. I would have definitely signed up.
Finding a support network is very important and anything that would have taken away the total feeling of isolation. The feeling of not doing the right thing, the feeling of not knowing what to do next. Basically I wish I had someone in my corner. What’s peace of mind worth to you?
This is the reason Yvonne and I started ACE – we couldn’t find the help we needed so we decided to create the help and we love helping people on their aged care journey.
If you would like more information about our Support Network please contact me at agedcarewithease@gmail.com
