Re:Why do so many people want us back in the office?
by Talanes on Saturday September 12, 2020 @11:14PM
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I find some degree of commute itself necessary for my mental health. The act of traveling itself flips a mental switch. Just being home all day, I basically have to go out and pick up a coffee or something in the morning just to simulate that feeling.
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Re:Why do so many people want us back in the office?
by swiley on Saturday September 12, 2020 @11:42PM
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This must be learned, commuting is definitely not something I would say was good for my mental health.
Re:Why do so many people want us back in the office?
by sodapopcan on Sunday September 13, 2020 @12:49AM
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Heh, all these comments are very much "to each their own" but ya, holy heck did I ever HATE my commute. It wasn't even that long, but it was depressing. I didn't even realize how filled with dread I was every night before going to bed and every day around 4pm or so realizing I'd be faced with getting myself home. This situation is heaven for me (not saying I'm happy about why we're in this situation, to be clear).
Of course, I live alone in a decent-sized apartment outside of downtown. I also work at an XP shop (I actually much prefer remote pairing) and I'd probably feel differently if I had to work alone all day every day.