Spend the money on an office space close to home if you can. I pay ~$350/mo for an office that's a 10 minute walk from home. So I get to see my kids during lunch, and don't waste time commuting in the morning or evening. The physical separation helps me maximize quality time with family. If your headspace is filled with work while you're at home or vice versa, then nobody will feel like they have your full attention, which becomes very stressful for all involved. Clear boundaries really help.
Solid advice. I'm the guy for the other huge comment. I absolutely considered renting an office at 5min walk from home. I almost did that (but in the end I moved and am working in the office). OP should consider that too.
I second the separation of work and home. The separation of the two will let you focus on each. One of the minuses of working from home is that it seems like your day never ends. By having a separate place you can put a hard stop on your workday. Congrats and enjoy your new child.
That’s a good idea. There are a few really close to my house. I find that when I leave an office it’s easy to leave work behind, but when I’m home and leave my desk, I can always run back really quick.
