Our working situations have changed dramatically since early 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to lose their jobs, and companies around the world made the move to remote work, including myself. I have been really lucky to have worked remotely for the past 3 years and was hoping that it would have been permanently, no such luck. In February, my company is making me come back to work onsite.
Am I looking forward heading back to office? – No
Despite the challenges of making my living space into our working space, I’ve gotten used to the comforts of working from home. Was able to sleep in and log in just before time. Able to help my parents whenever I was needed was a blessing and I am so happy that living near them, and able to help them was amazing. I still get calls from my dad, needing assistance with his computer not able to connect to his Bluetooth headset. Happens on a daily occurrence. That is just one instance, but it’s an easy and short commute from bed to home office.
Do I feel anxious about going back to the office? – Yes
Yes, I honestly, I am feeling anxious going back to the office.! COVID has changed my outlook on the way I look or act around people. I have always people person and being around people at the office. But I really like working by myself. I can control my time, making sure all of my tasks are completed before I log off for the day. One thing I can say about myself,. I can get work done and my management team knows they can depend on me to get my work done. I pride myself in making sure I am honest and ethical. On the other hand, I want to know that everyone I work with has been vaccinated, just like me.
Am I looking forward to my commute? – No
The commute is going to suck…no lie! With working from home, I have saved quite a bit of money. Gas prices have gone down, but still its going to cost me more money. It also means that I am going to have to get purchase food for lunch and my usual coffee from Dunkin Donuts. But just the 30-minute commute is going to suck.
Yes, there are positives and negatives heading back to the office. Overall, at least I have had the time to enjoy and hope that one day I am going to be back. For now, let’s get back and luckily, I have a job to go to back to.