[techtalk] career/family question

[Jenn V.]

#if Tania M. Morell
> used to that in no time at all.  As it is, I wish I could afford that
> now for myself.  I'm a Unix SysAdmin now, and with all the learning and
> work I have ahead of me, I hate wasting my little time on laundry,
> cooking, and cleaning.  It's a pain.

Select no-ironing clothing that is all machine washable, and in a
minimal range of colours that don't leak dye (or don't show each
others' colours). Separate out underwire bras, throw all rest of the 
washing in together into the machine. Use a washer/dryer if you want 
to throw washing in in the morning and come back in the evening to 
fold it and but it away.

Use a dishwasher if feasible, otherwise put dishes into hot soapy
water, walk away. Come back during a long compilation and give them
a quick swipe over and dunk them in rinse water. Leave them stacked
to air-dry.

Arrange the house so that the place you use things is close to the 
place they're stored. Put things away immediately you've used them.
Example: set magazine racks near reading places. Read, put book in
rack. Every so often, when they're overflowing, empty the magazine 
racks back into the bookshelves.

Cook stews. Get a packet of mince, a selection of assorted frozen
veg, some pasta, and a big pot. Put all ingredients into pot, with
water and herbs/spices. Simmer while writing and/or testing a class
or module (depending on programming style). Check if it needs water
during each compilation.  Eat a bowlful, store remainder in freezer.


That limits other housekeeping to dust & dirt control, basically.
Which is annoying, but is also what maid services most commonly do.


Jenn V.
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