I'm feeling overwhelmed! I need a mental health day to just step away from my laptop and tv screen, but it seems like work-life balance is way off balance and work heavy since WFH...

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

...Do you think I could ask the teams I'm on permission to step away from my work just for tomorrow and it be ok?

like

Yes just take PTO. It should be completely understandable given this situation. Please take care of yourself.

like

WFH means taking frequent breaks throughout the day for your sanity. I usually take a 10 minute break every hour or so. I also leave the work area for lunch, even if that is only going to another room.

like

Related Posts

Does Oracle Cover Dental Insurance? What's the coverage and limits?

like

Does anyone here suffer from bipolar disorder? How do you manage it and working in law? I see a therapist, and a psychiatrist, and am on medication, but I still have days where I wake up and I’m so depressed I can’t move. I’m working on remedying this with my doctors, but how does one approach mental health issues with their employer? I never felt the need to until I realized how much being bipolar can affect my ability to work.

like

Coronavirus and health: has your alcohol consumption gone up during the pandemic? This pandemic had encouraged me to quit for good now.

like

Do anyone know what are the wfh kits will be provided by Hexaware for experienced employees who is joining newly to organization?
Any ideas?

Could you please help in letting know whether EY India ( Client Microsoft) will provide work from home option EY

like

Hi All,

What is the wlb in Areteans for a pega developer.

like

Yoe: 3.5 Tech stack: .NET+Angular I hold 2 offers: Hitachi Energy (Chennai) - 12.5F+2.5V Siemens Healthineers (Bengaluru) - 16.5F+1JB+1.5RB Which is best in terms of wlb, hikes and growth?

like

Any other lonely social workers in here? I mean a lot to some of the people on my caseload but that's about it. Don't have any family near me and it's hard to make friends with non-SW's mostly just because I'm too tired after work to want to do much. Do you spend most of your time alone or is your social time self care for you? Just feel like I don't have a support system!

like

Hello all

Could you please let me know the insurance coverage in Lti.

Would like to know coverage per person and is there option for floater against complete family.

Thanks in advance

like

Can working remote hinder career development for young professionals? I am weighing my offers and I am leaning towards on-site to build relationships and seek out mentors. Thoughts?

like

Please suggest:
KPMG (Data Engineer) vs CitiusTech (Sr. Software Engineer? Package is not so imp - looking for wlb and learning growth.

Is AlixPartners healthcare or Alvarez & Marsal HIG recruiting now?

like

PwC is hiring and offer their US employees work from home option. DM me if interested. Can help search for openings and refer for all locations in US. Fast response.

like

How is IBM Europe for work life balance and salary?

likesmart

Does KPMG’s federal healthcare advisory practice get Veterans Day off?

What types of lit mid law or boutiques are better WLB than big law? Is this even a thing or just a myth?

like

Any insight on working for the CFTC? I have some experience at the SEC, is it a similar kind of culture? Specifically interested in WLB and openness to telework. Thanks in advance!

like

Hi, am looking for job change into it recruitment let.me know if u do have any for hyderabad location or else wfh

like

Hi everyone,

One of my connection is looking out for opportunities in content writing/editing.

Skills:
•Content marketing
•Creative writing
•Content editing/copy editing
•Template creation/population
•Content search
•Proposal writing
•Business writing
•MS Suite/Google Suite proficiency
•Social media marketing

Experience: 5.3 years
Notice period: 1 month
Current location: Kolkata
Looking for permanent WFH for now.
If there are any open positions, please reach out at indranilbagchi90@gmail.

How’s the work life balance situation at Amex for data engineers?

like

More Posts

How is coforge to join in terms job security and wlb

Is there anyone on god's green internet that actually uses the call a candidate function within indeed?? I mean honestly they seem committed to keeping you on their platform even if it's counterproductive to freaking hiring people.

funnylike

We are a midsized Healthcare provider with around 900 employees. We are in the market for a new HRIS. We want as close to an all in one solution as possible. We currently use a combination if iSolved, iCims, and timestar. Anyone have recommendations?

How to bring tax liability to zero for 15 lpa ctc?
Can I claim hra for less than one lakh per FY and Maximum housing loan benefits?

The rental place and property under loan are in same city.. Parents stay in rental ( I pay rent) and I have purchased new flat in same city for myself.

likefunny

Do you submit fake rental receipts and owner pan card detail for HRA? Is it normal ? I see most people does in my team. They submit parents or spouse pan card number as owner pan card number to get HRA. Is it same everywhere?

like

This is my girl. Anyone know an indoor garage in the weehawken/Hoboken nj area for rent? Trying to keep her in during winter 🥶

Post Photo
like

Apartment hunting in LA… having a bit of sticker shock. did everything go up? Will it go down in the fall??

like

McKinsey & Company Hi Folks,

Can anyone please refer me McKinsey & Company . I have job link with me

Thanks

Hi Fishes,

I am working in Capgemini past 2.5 yrs in Power Bi domain and total i have 5 yrs of exp in IT industry. But my salary is same as my experience 5 LPA. I know i am getting underpaid. If anyone can refer me help me out ...i can give him my first salary... I am at a high debt.

like

Hope you’re enjoying good weather. When can I travel across the border for a weekend trip? Do I need to take a PCR test I plan to go to Belgium or Germany?

A lot of people here seem to glamorize MANGA positions - good pay, and good WLB. There has to be a catch, right?

likehelpful
like

Hello Everyone, i am working as a contractor with ZS and now i wanted to come to zs office. Will ZS reimburse all my expenses including travel and stay for a month.

Anyone here have some good leads for sending a colorist reel out? Just cut a new one and recently incorporated. Trying to get the ball rolling for when things pick back.

like

I’m working on starting my own online show where I act as the news anchor and cover what I think are the most important stories of the week, but I feel like I lack the personality/presence to carry out that role.

like

Anyone pack their lunch and if so what do you pack??

like

Feeling really overwhelmed and wondering if anyone else has struggled with something similar: I’ve been with the same company for about three years and I feel like it’s time for a change of pace. Poked around on LinkedIn and there wasn’t a single listing I was interested in that I felt genuinely qualified for. Did I somehow fall behind or does everyone just have unrealistic expectations?

like

I am A2 in PwC AC Bangalore in Management consulting - I want to shift to US office due to some reasons. Can anyone please elaborate the intercompany transfer / internal rotation process? Like where to apply? what are the requirements?

likefunny

How much time does it take to get i-140 approved under Regular processing? Firm saying no for applying under premium processing. Giving me an option to self-pay premium processing fee if I want $1410

How to be good at Sales and have a charismatic personality?
Any words of wisdom? Any great books to read? Any other recommendations?

like

Additional Posts in The Worklife Bowl

Where I grew up. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
Looks like some need to return back to school.

Post Photo
like

I can relate

Post Photo
likefunny

I just had to send my husband away in an ambulance. I’m not allowed to go with him or even go to the hospital. I don’t know what to do. I can’t even be there for my husband.

like

Any opinions on Grant Thorton advisory/consulting?

like

Looking for ergonomic office chair recommendations, budget is $500. Any suggestions?

like

Most exotic name you’ve heard: drop below!

like

What is dating during corona like? Is there any etiquette I need to be aware of? I stopped dating when the pandemic started, and just recently rejoined a dating app and have a first date this week. I know we both go outside and socialize with friends and neighbors (I’ve been careful and selective, not sure about him) so do I assume it will be like always?

like

Looking for inspiration from real people versus youtubers..

Post a picture of your home office. Starting my first WFH job and I'm looking for ideas! Top accessories? 13x13 guest room is the desired location. TIA 😊

like

For the people who went back to school to pursue a totally different career, what did you do for work? I don’t think I’d be able to do both my current job and school. I did retail in college and that probably isn’t so smart right now. Neither is working at a restaurant. I don’t think I can go back and live with my parents. I feel like I’m stuck.

like

Is there a problem to stay contract with your recruiting agency instead of converting to full time with the company? Should you push to get converted sooner rather than later?

like

Inflation post covid—19 .. thoughts? I am really worried considering the prices from housing to basic needs in major cities are already not affordable for most middle class families.

likehelpful

I’m behind on my IG game & want to catch up. I went to a few events before COVID that I want to share but feel weird posting it now. Do I put throwbackthursday or beforeCOVID hashtags? Something else?

likefunny

I know it's going to be different for everyone, but at one point after your first child did you go back to work? Thinking of kids, and trying to wrap my head around what's normal, and what to expect with budgeting post delivery. Wife says 6 months after regardless of parental leave to recover. Then she wants to ease into it with part time work. Thoughts?

likehelpful

My kind of protester.

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

Any non-fiction book recommendations? I normally don’t like NF but recently read Bad Blood by John Carreyrou and loved the style/pace. Any similar recs?

like

Finished Kim's Convenience. What to watch next?

like

Week 13 of social isolation and we decided to get a cat. She’s here Monday, give me all your tips?

likeuplifting

If I’m buying something online, like a camera or binoculars, is it unethical to order two competing models so I can try them out side by side and keep one with the intent of returning the other? Really tough to compare when trying to avoid physically going in store.

like

Any books/self help materials for someone who is constantly worrying (and waste a lot of unnecessary time)? E.g. No matter if i pass or fail an interview, there is always something to worry about. The worrying/anxiety multiplies when I proceeded further in the interview stages. Now that I signed the offer and is pending background checks, my anxiety is off the roof as it itches closer to my starting date.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal