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Hey Everyone,
I am doing a part time MBA program and for one of the coursework I am trying to understand the challenges people faced while transitioning from WFH to Back to office model.
I've created a small questionnaire and will really appreciate if you can spare 10 minutes of your time for the same.
https://forms.gle/88RvEWMhGdbRN2ob9
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I feel happier when I think about the good things in my life. I, like you, am a millennial DINK with a great partner. There are things to be thankful for right there (I mean can you even begin to imagine how much harder WFH/covid would be if y’all had kids!?). The fact that you have room to work, and had a chance to not only keep your job but also find a better one during a pandemic - all things to be thankful for.
I know it sounds wishy washy but sometimes, it really is all about your mindset. Focus more on the good, less on the bad and you might start to feel a bit better about the whole situation. 🍀
You are so right and I think this saw me personally through the first 12 months but now I can’t take it anymore!!
At first I thought I would hate working from home but I love it. It teaches you that there is way more to life than just work. It’s basically learning to separate your identity from your job because for a lot of people their job became their identity. Here are a couple of suggestions...
1. Work somewhere outside your house such as trying a new coffee shop/library
2. Plan work “dates” with your friends that also work from home (almost like a study session but for work)
3. Define why wfh is not working for you (are you missing human interaction, do you get distracted easily, do you have a routine)
4. Find what you love (take the extra time to explore who you are outside of work, do you want to try art/piano lessons, fitness classes)
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ASA1 - set boundaries! You don’t need to check messages all evening. Seriously. I’m sure you want to be responsive and keep superiors happy, but I promise you can do that even if you respond on a delay, especially when you’re not up against an immediate deadline. You will absolutely be a better worker if you feel like you are getting the necessary balance with your life (and your managers know this to be true!).
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Few people our age truly like wfh. You can’t go back into the office?
I hate it too but all my coworkers keep shoving it down my throat that something is wrong with me for wanting to interact with other people. We all have different work styles and need to find ways to accommodate both ends of the spectrum
I’m in the exact same boat and seriously struggling.
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You’re not alone. Millennial parent here, hate wfh.
Honestly if my employer forces remote work in the future, I’ll be looking for a new job.
Me too. To me, and in-person company culture is now a company selling point
Are there any colleagues nearby who would be willing to hang out a couple days a week and work together? I am doing this until our office is open in September.
It's likely it's just not for you. You have the deck stacked in your favor here.
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What do you miss about the office? Maybe you can recreate it in a modified way. Getting up and getting ready (work clothes).... lunches with coworkers or other friends... maybe even working from another location (Starbucks? A coworker’s house?). Make sure to take breaks and not stare at your computer all day (errands, work out, coffee break, walk outside, whatever works).
A bit unrelated but did you find getting out of consulting helped at all? I’m feeling the same and thought it might just be the consulting lifestyle that was making WFH so hard
Ah got it - appreciate the insight!
Thanks for the responses. Not trying to start a debate about those who hate vs love WFH, know I’m in the minority here based on everything I hear on these boards and from friends / family. Just trying to get actual tips to be happier working from home given my current job will be remote for at least 6 more months.
I don't think it's a wfh vs. wfh crowd, like I literally think the office works better for you. I've WFH for about six years now and was already deep into it when the pandemic hit, so lots of friends and my wife asked for tips. Whenever I recommend ways to improve wfh, I recommend the things you say you have. Good working space, focus on your relationships as you don't have an escape, etc.
I’ll say I got kind of stir crazy during maternity leave after I had my first kid... (this was pre-Covid, so husband was in the office. I’m even a homebody and I was losing it! One thing I did was stop ordering things off Amazon. I know it’s easy, but I was ordering too many things. Instead, I said if I wanted it, I had to go to Target and get it in person. Got me out of the house and saved me a little money. Maybe forcing yourself out for errands more regularly would help you too. Just a tip/idea since that’s what you said you were looking for! Maybe do it mid day too, to break up your work day.
Get a pet!
Or foster before you go back to the office
If they aren’t opening an office again, see if they will pay for a WeWork/Spaces type membership
I would be happier to WFH if I was able to be closer to my family and friends who live in another country. That would be the ideal situation for me. Being in a city where I know no one has been tough because I WFH with zero connection beside my phone and laptop.