Re:Quarantine will normalize WFH and recession will denormal...
by loco5niner on Monday March 09, 2020 @07:09AM
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> I dislike earplugs because they make my ears hurt,
Same here, they also set off my tinnitus.
Re:Quarantine will normalize WFH and recession will denormal...
by take_a_breath on Monday March 09, 2020 @08:34AM
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==To me it’s lost and that’s that==
Seems pretty close minded. All of the things you mention can be achieved on a commute. Leave your computer in the office and don’t isolate yourself with music or podcasts on the walk.
Re:Quarantine will normalize WFH and recession will denormal...
by pdimitar on Monday March 09, 2020 @08:41AM
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You seem to miss the point. I want to achieve certain amount of things done during my day. Commuting is a completely empty time for me since I can't use it to invest in education, nor do I like sitting around waiting to arrive to somewhere.
You might call it close-minded which is not a productive way to discuss. I call it a preference, one I had a long time to realise I was having. I tried being productive on commutes, never liked it and it was even making me tired very quickly.
Re:Quarantine will normalize WFH and recession will denormal...
by take_a_breath on Monday March 09, 2020 @09:14AM
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The phrase, “to me it’s lost and that’s that”, doesn’t really imply there is a productive discussion to be had. You found what works for you, congrats. Loads of other people are in the middle-ground trying to find out what might work for them.
Re:Quarantine will normalize WFH and recession will denormal...
by pdimitar on Monday March 09, 2020 @09:20AM
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I have given my conclusion at the start and then elaborated on it which seems like I'm at least explaining my point of view.
Nitpicking on the format of my comment like you are doing isn't helpful though so let's just stop. :)
I think it's a mistake to claim something as subjective as a fact.
To me it's lost and that's that. I don't want to isolate myself with music or podcasts. I dislike earplugs because they make my ears hurt, I don't want to lug around big headphones, I like it when I can put everything I need for going out in my pockets, and I also don't process learning material well while I am physically moving (or waiting for my transport to move me around).
You simply made the best out of your way of life and that's cool. Just don't assume everyone else wants to do the same.
To me all time spent going from point A to point B -- in a work setting, mind you, I quite like travelling outside of work -- is lost in a meaningless way.