Personally can't wait to commute again as it will mean things returning to normal. I'm overeating, overdrinking, bored and the kids are slowly driving me mad. I've not felt worse physically and mentally in my life. Sorry.
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[News] Life in Lockdown: which bits do you quite like?
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Personally can't wait to commute again as it will mean things returning to normal. I'm overeating, overdrinking, bored and the kids are slowly driving me mad. I've not felt worse physically and mentally in my life. Sorry.
And something to consider when ditching the commute is that co-working spaces are a brilliant alternative option to actually working at home. I’ve been using one for years now and far prefer this to the home office. I deliberately chose the location so it’s 10-15 minutes by bike or tram, or I can walk if I want.
Weststander
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No need to apologise. I’ve known many folk who commute, some chilled out types manage to stay healthy and seemingly don’t age! Horses for courses.
Weststander
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A friend works from one (near the railway viaduct just south of Preston Park). He’s a website designer, he rolls up at 10 most mornings and loves the banter with other small business owners.
Horses Arse
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I've been working largely from home for the last 6 months so not so different in that respect. Still working hard so not much time to dwell.
I really miss football but other than that it's been fine. Nice having the kids around and off school, more time available by not being able to go out out and there's a much slower pace when you venture out. Nice to be prevented from so much consumerism continually. Much less pollution too and there will hopefully be long lasting positives from this experience.
All fine if you have a house with a garden, have work that you can do from home and don't fall ill. Very very different otherwise though. Some folk suffering greatly, which is heartbreaking.
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I really miss football but other than that it's been fine. Nice having the kids around and off school, more time available by not being able to go out out and there's a much slower pace when you venture out. Nice to be prevented from so much consumerism continually. Much less pollution too and there will hopefully be long lasting positives from this experience.
All fine if you have a house with a garden, have work that you can do from home and don't fall ill. Very very different otherwise though. Some folk suffering greatly, which is heartbreaking.
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I don't feel guilty about stuff I haven't done.
Not shaved? Who cares. Not had a shower today? Who gives a shit. Not made the bed? Screw it. Stayed up until 2am watching TV? Wow, that's going to have a severe impact on my commute...
Not shaved? Who cares. Not had a shower today? Who gives a shit. Not made the bed? Screw it. Stayed up until 2am watching TV? Wow, that's going to have a severe impact on my commute...
Sorrel
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Yes, I know know people who have done this, too. Something I would certainly consider if it become possible for my job.
Lower West Stander
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I’d love to - but working in the financial markets is very London centric.
What has been interesting is the relaxation of a lot of trading rules. Previously trading from home was seen as the equivalent of being Nick Leeson, but now we’ve got to, the systems in place mean it’s operating really well.
It really hasn’t been as difficult as everyone thought it was going to be and I really hope the powers that be will see that.
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True, I’ve made a couple of very good friends through my place. I also like the fact it provides some structure to my day, I find there’s a lot of benefit to getting up and leaving the house and separating work from private life. It’s also really nice light and airy environment with all the usual office amenities and I enjoy going there...via the coffee shop.
One of my friends, a construction lawyer, has moved and now uses another space. He was telling me that there’s a guy who has a fixed desk but his screen faces into a wall so no one can see it...the guy said he has to have this arrangement as no one is allowed to see his screen. Friend assumed he was working on top secret government things or something....turns out he’s a Spanish porn producer. My point being there’s all manner of professions using them.
Mr Bridger
Sound of the suburbs
I’m treating it as “In training” for retirement. I’ve got a good routine of up and out for a walk , back home to potter about the the garden, doing all the small jobs that I just ignored because I was too busy. Keeping all the inside jobs for when the weather turns.
usually finish about 3-4pm to watch the news update. I couldn’t just sit there and do Fock all.
The Mrs part owns a care home, so she’s been off as reserve if anyone gets ill, but she’s been able to concentrate on her pet portraits, plus we pick up our new dog next week so that will keep us busy. Like others have said, good to see wildlife flourishing at the moment, I’ve even made 3 x bird boxes for the garden , and we have Robins and Tits nesting at the moment.
I could get used to it!
usually finish about 3-4pm to watch the news update. I couldn’t just sit there and do Fock all.
The Mrs part owns a care home, so she’s been off as reserve if anyone gets ill, but she’s been able to concentrate on her pet portraits, plus we pick up our new dog next week so that will keep us busy. Like others have said, good to see wildlife flourishing at the moment, I’ve even made 3 x bird boxes for the garden , and we have Robins and Tits nesting at the moment.
I could get used to it!
Are these “rules” legal requirements or company policy? Reason I ask is about 15 years ago in my industry there was a very suspicious, or just straight dismissive, attitude to home working. It’s completely changed now, for a variety of reasons. Maybe your company policy will also change but if it’s a legal requirement I guess this will be harder to change.
Weststander
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I presumed that The City, plus obviously the arts, fashion and broadcasting would long term resume to a London norm. Other sectors such as advertising at the high end rely on a meeting of creative and graphic minds.
Mayonaise
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WFH means I dont need to match my socks! Any combination will do.... it's the small things 
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Then we'll have to agree to disagree on this one Harry. I believe it is still possible to take the positives from this new, more simple lifestyle whilst still feeling empathy for those directly and indirectly impacted by Covid-19. I don't see the two as being mutually exclusive. I've been present at more lives tragically and unexpectedly cut short than I care to remember and the one thing that has taught me is to try to enjoy each day, no matter what, because it could be my last. (Admittedly, I fail relatively frequently, but I try).
LamieRobertson
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Not just humorous but wise as well
I fluctuate. I feel like I'm being pulled all over the place. Keeping the family horizontal (and succeeding) seems to be a good thing. And staying uninfected.
Wasn't meant as a rebuke, my reply. More a howl of anguish.
All the best.
Wrong-Direction
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Put a quiz together for what should of been my mates stag do tonight, we all got hammered on zoom!
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Recidivist
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How are you keeping the family horizontal!?
Unlimited access to the drinks cabinet or are you taking lockdown literally?
Please send photos.......
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