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Isolation - Working from Home
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stphnstevey
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I know a lot more people have been working form home during the virus, I have been working from home for the past 15 years.
It definitely has it's benefits:
- No commute
- Can complete other non - work tasks
- Control work environment
- Flexibility working schedule
However there have been a number of problems that I have found difficult to cope with isolation - no chance of making friends from work and being alone in the house for long periods
I have considered going back to work in an office, but the main benefits above are lost and I would very much like to keep them.
I wondered if anyone else has experienced this and what they might have done to combat this?
It definitely has it's benefits:
- No commute
- Can complete other non - work tasks
- Control work environment
- Flexibility working schedule
However there have been a number of problems that I have found difficult to cope with isolation - no chance of making friends from work and being alone in the house for long periods
I have considered going back to work in an office, but the main benefits above are lost and I would very much like to keep them.
I wondered if anyone else has experienced this and what they might have done to combat this?
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It definitely has is benefits working from home, but to help make friends you'll need to join a community or a club of some sort, maybe something to do with a hobby or passion of yours is a good place to start?1
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