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My productivity tanked during covid. I really can't focus when I'm working from home. Any tips?

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No tips. Just know you're not alone. Me too pal.

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Building routine: have a designated work space that you only use during designated working hours. More importantly, anything outside of that work space and work hours are YOUR time. WFH, does not mean you can be reached 24/7, keeping work and personal life mutually exclusive while at home is key. Shower and eat before tackling your work, walk away after 4 hours and make your lunch, go back and finish your "shift." At the end, close the laptop and do something for you.

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Chief

Yes. Be up front with your supervisor/manager. I struggled in silence for about a month, but when I spoke up my manager told me to take the rest of the week off and to recover. This isn’t the most likely outcome when having this conversation, but it helped me to just get my manager in my corner so she knows *why* I’m less productive. We’re all in this together. Take care of yourself.

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Decline that meeting

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Chief

Also struggling with the same thing, OP! Sending love ❤️

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Chief

I’ll throw in a couple more things. My day was previously segmented by driving/ubering to the office. That’s gone so the switch from breakfast to work seemed clunky. Same with the switch from EOD to relaxing time. To address this, I have been taking multiple quick showers a day. Might not work for everyone, but for me a shower helps to mentally segment my day. Also I take a LOT of breaks during the day to just get outside and maybe walk a block or two, and I have communicated this to my client. Being up front about what you need to be healthier and more productive is an awkward conversation to begin, but they know I’ll show as “away” occasionally but I’ll respond to Skype messages within 10 minutes or so. Eat healthy. Hello Fresh has helped me stay on track, and I think I might still have referral codes for like 3 free meals (maybe? I’d have to check) if you haven’t used it before and are interested in trying it. Exercise. I got a yoga mat and I don’t use it. BUT I have a dog, and he has been loving the walks we are taking. Super low impact exercise but man it feels good to get some blood pumping.

You are currently posting as works at Business Analyst

I just graduated college in May and my start date for my company has been pushed by 3 months by my employer due to COVID-19. I had previously interned with this company the summer before and received enough wages to qualify for unemployment benefits. Should I apply for unemployment during the period of time in which I should have been working, but am not anymore? Would this reflect poorly on me to my employer if I apply and get rejected or accepted for it? I don’t want to lose my job.

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Confession, the covid-19 pandemic has been nothing but fantastic for me. Still working from home, some additional perks from work, saved a ton of money not being able to do anything, as an introvert I got to just chill at home without the pressure of going out, got to bond with my family, I don't know anybody personally who died or got very sick either.

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2 months

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Unconventional question- did anyone tap their production knowledge for a wedding photographer? Between cheesy pictures, insane prices, and no availabilities due to covid’s effect on the wedding industry, I am having a hard time finding someone even over a year away. Any suggestions for the ny metro area appreciated!

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8 months

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Are any of you being treated differently by friends and family because you’re taking care of positive and PUI Covid patients? I almost feel like it’s a crime bring an RN right now. No one will come near me. All my family that lives out of state cancelled my summer vacation trips to come see them. The family that lives close by me won’t let me In their houses. I’m feeling so alone and very isolated.

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You are currently posting as works at Rhode Island High School

Summer is usually my JAM, but it just doesn't feel the same this year because of covid. anyone else? feeling depressed.

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Rising Star

This is Joe Biden's America. "This used to be a beautiful, safe city — I don’t even recognize it. Nothing’s open, nothing’s the same,” said a passerby and former Portland resident named Jennifer, who added that it upsets her to see businesses boarded up for protection against violent protesters who emerge at night." https://www.koin.com/news/health/coronavirus/nothings-the-same-downtown-portland-copes-with-closures/

Downtown Portland looks more like a ghost town in late August than the bustling metropolis from just a handful of months ago.

koin.com

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You are currently posting as works at Georgia High School

It seems like each county/school district is responding to covid differently and the amount of pressure to return to normal varies. What's going on in your county?

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You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Ethical Poll: Would you sign a petition to take a 50% pay cut for 4 months to ensure no COVID related layoffs happen at your firm? Answer in the comments below.

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Mask mandate. Personally, I will keep wearing my mask on transit. I lost too many family members to covid (including my dad) so would be crazy for me not to wear one. Just curious to see how y'all are feeling about it. On twitter i've seen most people rejoicing at it, calling people who still want to wear their masks not so pleasant names, as well as a lot of folks making it political. I'm honestly perplexed as to how people can be so selfish and not think about others who are now at risk bc

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I took my daughter to the hospital thinking she had complications from previous covid infection. A few tests later and she’s admitted with masses in her lymph nodes, biopsy scheduled for today. She’s only 19. I’m a mess. I told my work that I’m taking off for now, I have no idea when I will feel like working. In a matter of hours I lost all interest in work - just completely gone. I’ve had coworkers who’ve had cancer and a spouses with cancer, and they continue to work. I just cannot imagine.

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2 months

You are currently posting as works at Accenture

Best/most useful COVID19 purchase?

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How much do you spend on groceries per month and for how many people? Since COVID it’s been around $500 for just me 😬

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You are currently posting as works at EY

I’m going to miss a close friend’s wedding as I tested positive for covid. Horrible timing. I would like to send her something nice because I feel bad for missing out on her big day. Any gift ideas? Like to keep it to $100-150

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9 months

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Male here in NYC. Any female interested in connecting and chatting, possibly meeting? For the record, I managed to get tested for COVID, and do not have it. Understand and appreciate the concern.

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I’m all for the whole movement and COVID-19 climate, but I’m tired of my social media being mainly about that. I wanna see bikini pics damnit

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You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

How much you are saving? With covid, my savings after tax reached 35pct of my income (was 25-30). Wanna save 50% in 3 or 4 years.

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is anyone worried about job security/taking a new job with the covid cases rising? how are you all preparing for it?

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10 months

You are currently posting as works at Deloitte

I’m feeling bad anxiety for a few days. Is this COVID?

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Rising Star

https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2020/texas-coronavirus-cases-map/ Starting to understand what New Yorkers must have felt 3 months ago. Situation here in Texas is getting worse by the day. Deaths are finally spiking as deaths today alone is triple the average daily deaths in May. And it's still trending higher.

The Texas Tribune is using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services to track how many Texans have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day. The state data comes from local heal...

apps.texastribune.org

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This guy I never met messaged me on instagram. He’s cute so I gave him my number when he asked but I haven’t dated in a year and just texting someone with romantic intent feels WEIRD. Is it me or covid

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Maybe we should implement something like automatic posts refresh? I got a notification about "someone like mypost" but it isn't displaying at the post title...

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Drugs & Meds: Who is taking or has taken meds for anxiety, depression and comorbidities like ADHD, OCD, etc.? Can you share your experience - diagnose, what drug did you take (brand, category), duration, improvements / benefits, adverse side effects, overall verdict

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I'm back in the industry. One of my hired consultants (mid level) talked bad about me. What can I do to make his life miserable?

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Manager retention bonus pays (35%) out in a few months. What's a consultant to buy???

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Say NO to tipping housekeeping, uber and ordering food to-go! Not everything in our daily lives requires tips! I don't get tipped by my client for delivering a ppt.

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Hey I’m drunk and I know we are all supposed to hate our lives, but we are all killing it. I hope y’all have a great weekend

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How to react when an MD asks the only woman in the meeting (me) to ping someone to ask if that person is still joining the meeting? He could have done it himself...

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You are currently posting as works at The Boston Consulting Group

Since we're all anonymous... what is your bonus % this year?

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US citizen here, and I would like to move to Europe for a couple of years. What are some big named companies (other than big 4 & MBB) that will sponsor my working visa? I would also like to move early next year. Is that unrealistic though due to COVID? TIA 😊

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Thoughts on Carnegie Mellon for an MBA ? seems like a great program.

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Getting food my Senior Manager in person 1 on 1. What should I talk about?

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New WiFi. What should I name her?

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You are currently posting as works at PwC

So are there any singles events for smart people like consultants in NY?

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Anyone drive uber on the side? Thoughts?

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I wear a 32x30 pant. Since the waist number is more than the length one, does it mean I'm dosproportionately wide?

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Woman chugs entire bottle of Cognac because she couldn’t carry it on her flight https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/time/4009310/china-woman-drunk-cognac-plane-remy-martin

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Asking for a friend - are there any good online mba programs?

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