For people who have returned to the office, are you feeling more or less productive? Today’s my first day back (going in only twice a week) and it feels like being new again. I also feel less productive since it’s harder to randomly to play music or step out for a walk to recalibrate and focus. Is it just me?

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Same, I’ve been back a couple weeks and have been billing less. Really thought it’d be the opposite lol

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I am so much more productive. I’m very happy to be back in the office

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I thought I’d be more productive in the office, but it turns out I billed way less on the days I went back in.

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