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Apr 5, 2021 4:32 PM
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ScalesNTales
I'll miss my bidets, thanks TP shortage!
Billis75
Ask if you need to return to the office. My employer (who was anti-work-from-home pre-allthis) now wants us all to stay home and "hotel"
afatrollofmyown
If you can, flex, disabled folks have been asking for the right to WFH for years. It'll really help that community, so often left behind.
FritoParadise
Yeah I've been enjoying not worrying about bathing first thing in the morning and just doing it when I have some free time. Gonna miss that
repliessnarkily
Might look for another position myself if I have to go back more than one day a week.
aleardie
Same. I’d do 2 max but we have no staff meetings, etc. so absolutely no reason to force me in 5 days a week.
SterlingArcherSecretAgent
I know the feeling. I loved being able to take a 20 minute nap after lunch. But alas, no more, back at the office as well
LiillooDallasMultipass
I was finally on top of everything at home, washing, cooking, children related chores. I'll hate having to rush, try to catch up after work
gingerlemonade
After being laid off in 2012, I converted an empty bedroom into a home office. Been working that way ever since. I will not go back.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
I've been working from home since 2010. I'm never going back either.
JPStroudIsMyName
I've been chain smoking at my desk for 13 months now... NOT looking fwd to the withdrawal going back to "2 smokes every two hours" routine..
TheManWhosoldworld
Ahhh man. It will take some time but I’m sure you’ll be fine in about two years or so
Ornoth
My company luckily is discussing continued work from home with 1-2 days in the office each week. My cat is also super attached to me now.
SapphireSun
That's my current setup. One person in each day. Basically to check the mail and process any CC payments. It's glorious
CanadaRocks09
I have two puppies who have never seen me not work from home. That will be a hard switch for them too!
blessedbl4d3
Make sure to separate yourself from them in stages. Add a little more time each time you leave or you're gonna have stressed puppies.
CypherMarz
I’m not going full 5 days but maybe speak to your boss about an arrangement??
CanadaRocks09
I'm hoping to set up a hybrid. Currently too soon to tell!
AlexanderGibson
Shit to shower is top tier self care
quirkyusername
and it means you don't have to stock up on as much TP.
SkynetWithAPoopKnife
You guys have TP?
madrush
you guys have a shower
Weeberman
Since you asked: simply waking up and being with my partner and our dogs all day. Like a never ending sleepover except I get paid and save$
YesiRealizeThisWasAlongTimeAgo
Establish dominance by installing a camping shower and latrine next to your desk.
JackHL01
don't forget the poopknife
blumpk1npie
Just going to have to waffle stomp like the rest of us
AFistfulOfDollHairs
Make sure you dig a hole first, and I find the green stickynotes make the best tp.
Covidnineteen
Don't be a ninny. God gave you a trash bin for a reason. Water cooler is for showers
ministryofpeace
Trash bins are unsanitary, often there's no place to empty it. you need is a container you can close - the flask from the coffee percolator
Phislammajama
I'd recommend the latrine as a moat. Keep the knights who say neigh away
gersploosh
Poop in the shower, and smush it down the drain. 2 birds 1 stone and all that.
JackHL01
2 birds, 1 stone, plus a few stomps
StickyKiwi
Don't return to the office. COVID has proven you don't need to.
whitepolarbear
I would argue that it depends on the role...
StickyKiwi
If OP has been working from home successfully for the past year, then COVID has proven they don't need to be in the office. Period.
whitepolarbear
I didn't see anything that op suggested they were successful... not all my coworkers feel they are successful and managers are cutting slack
farticusprime
U shower??
grrayghost
I've been going in the office everyday this whole time so the only adjustment for me is not having any more peace and quiet in the office
StickyKiwi
Condolences.
grrayghost
We all make sacrifices lol
fractalsphere
Socks & shoes. After basically a whole year+ of barefoot or sandals that's going to be rough. And don't want to start commuting again. :(
afatrollofmyown
This is why I jeans'd up, with socks and shoes at least 6 days a week. Also good for the mental health to "dress regular".
Narwhilian
I honestly liked my commute, nice time by myself to listen to music/books. But going from a t shirt & shorts back to dress clothes will suck
CanadaRocks09
Same. My puppies only go for my wife's shoes because mine haven't been worn in so long and hers "stink". Don't miss the commute either.
KillerTofu615
I have a feeling corporate dress is going to change drastically. Everyone got used to being comfortable. Why go back?
afatrollofmyown
Well.... Control. It blows it wide open that the whole thing was all about control.
ActionJohnnie
Lunch nap. In my own bed. Glorious.
sammyismycat
exactly!
appleporpoise
Fuck yes. But mostly it just makes me grumpy that I have to work again in the afternoon. Like having two mornings a day
lunarllama13
I felt this in my SOUL. Can't take naps for this exact reason - cannot repeat the worst part of the day twice!
l009
My company is enjoying the profits from not having an office any more. So, I doubt I'll see one for a long time.
kojenk
stupid legal requirement ot have an office here if you run a company
l009
Just get a virtual one and be done with it.
BarneyNorman
I have to get used to all the people coming back to the office. It was super nice not having to deal with people.
BlumpkinPie69
It really should be a choice for people moving forward. If you can work just as well from home and everyone is still productive, why not?
afatrollofmyown
How will the project leaders, middle management and HR justify themselves now? /mostly sarcasm
TheOnlyPtylerdactyl
I just don't want people interrupting my work every hour or so to complain about some other person. Fuck off, leave me be
CoarseAndSalty
Yeah, no lie. I'm not excited to be in office with sales people interrupting my work all the time after a year without seeing them.
Illiasa
honestly I don't understand why so many people have to return to work -- unless it requires physical location
LordBoneDongs
I'm pushing to stay fully remote and moving out of state. I have absolutely no reason or interest in going back to an office.
sarahjane138
I initially read that as poop in the shower routine
CanadaRocks09
I'm not judging those who do that, but that's definitely not what I meant. ;)
DrShrimpPuertoRico85
Absolutely none. Had to go in every goddamn day during a goddamn pandemic cuz I’m not in the right goddamn dept that got work from home.
CanadaRocks09
I'm sorry. That really sucks. I hope you and yours have stayed safe. Any chance you got the vaccine yet?
DrShrimpPuertoRico85
Luckily I am
extrasad
I'm gonna be seriously depressed when I have to go back
HunterZer0
HunterZer0
*Judges in Healthcare worker*
funnystoryaboutthat
I never left...
PamfromTheOffice
*judges in retail worker*
Covidnineteen
You can thank me for the time you've enjoyed working from home.
theEarlOfSharts
I’d upvote, but it’s currently at 19
squindiggly
It's at 52 now so you're good
kojenk
Same here dude. Especially since we're a tech firm and fully functional even remotely! We've proven we dont fkn need it. its 2 hours away...
Hinahou
I work in a tech firm and are CEO has basically said he doesn't see a reason for us to move back to the office anytime soon. Guess I'm lucky
storebrandproductmascot
They'll probably bring us back for no real reason as some weird power play to exert control over us.
InsolventTacos
The middle managers are providing no value because productivity is up and they want people back to show the execs they have value.
InsolventTacos
We had a new exec say he is a "big hugger" and "likes to look over peoples' shoulder to see what they work on". That guy is my nightmare.
storebrandproductmascot
That makes sense. Since I've been working from home, my direct manager takes every opportunity to remind everyone how busy he supposedly is.
kojenk
ours already did. we got drowned in a massive shitpile of work all of a sudden this month end and suddenly "the staffs performance is
kojenk
underpar, everyone needs to start coming in stage by stage next week". bulshit! you created a situation out of the blue as an excuse!
SilverHornet
If only you could talk to your coworkers and all agree to say 'no'
Djkb6718
Yep, I'm resigned to the fact that this great work from home perk is going away soon. Total bummer.
ihaveloudfarts
I feel like businesses that survived due to being able to work at home should've seen how beneficial it is to their business and make change
ministryofpeace
Ours has. 1 day per week in the office minimum. Likely going to downsize office space once lease runs out
BaleZur
BUT SYNERGY -- management
sfbiker
Our CEO has congratulated us repeatedly on exceeding targets during COVID, and said we're going back to in-office work as soon as we can
orbitn
What you do then is make sure you all - every single one of you - underperform compared to the WFH days. :)
ArtisZ
This
yuugian
My office already brought us back. Bunch of people pushing for home office work but HR considers it a non-starter for "reasons"
BadDub
My company (software company) got rid of our office and we are working from home permanently
efemral
In Australia we have been mixing work from home and the office for nearly a year now. The benefits are clear for everyone involved.
RocknRootRanchcuzallwegotisrocksandrootsandafewtrees
My company believes being back contributes to team cohesion and morale. I got hired during Covid so don't know what office was like b/4.
FrolickingFrolicking
If they were competent then they would know that results create morale. Doesn’t matter where it’s in-person or remote necessarily.
drbloodbathmc
I’ve already been approved for Hybrid work. At most I’ll be going in 2x a week but I’m going to push for more from home.
songbringer
It has not been a good change for our group. The engineers worked from home, and loaded the technicians down with all their in-office work.
songbringer
caused a lot of animosity.
ronnyhugo
If I had office-based business now I'd sell the office and tell everyone to work from home. Save millions in expenses and get happy workers.
SmellingMistake
Middle management will fight it and those who own commercial real estate will push bad studies that show the benefit of in-office work.
theluckyking
Middle management is forcing us to come back because the higher ups talked about reducing them and they said they could only break records -
theluckyking
If they had us come back... even though the records were set working from home
dojustice
Fuckers
Covidnineteen
In office work is still more productive for some things. I think the way to go is a hybrid type option.
Jupiterseyes
Good idea!
JLB36602
Agreed - some things I can do better at home, some things I go into the office for, so a hybrid is most convenient for me. The problem is
JLB36602
that this is not "convenient" to the company as a whole as they still have to pay the same amount to keep the office running regardless.
Covidnineteen
They would actually save a lot of money by rotating staff so you need less space, plus the cost of heating/cooling/lights etc etc
Jupiterseyes
I've seen that! A report on brits missing the commute
Skywalker2416
As an American, I assume driving is more affordable/feasible here - and no commute time is my favorite part of working from home. #1 thing
Jupiterseyes
Apparently we missed the underground commute-difference between missing a routine and THAT commute
Skywalker2416
I just assume it’s as convenient as driving or as bad as our public transportation. And outside of nyc or super-city areas, it takes a LOT >
sadurdaynight
Neighbor said they're going back to office, b/c new grads don't have good work habits to work from home well.
orbitn
sounds like a "kids these days" moment.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
We did have some interns who got caught spending the day playing games when they were supposed to be working. People like that ruin it /1
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
for everyone. /2
Narwhilian
Honestly I think my work habits were stronger out of college than they are now after years of working
Anju42
A lot of them did. Mine sent out a servey to see if people like home or the office better and actually listened to the results. I know most
FrolickingFrolicking
Survey says “There’s no wrong answer. Be honest.” Then management they’re concerned, mad, disapproving, of answers
Anju42
There are third party companies that run surveys for things like this and of the company asks who wrote something they won't give the info.
Anju42
Companies that are big enough to need most jobs are crappy to their employees but there are some good ones and the good ones did well
Anju42
during covid (with exceptions of course) by keeping employees safe/happy and will probably grow and hire more people soon. It's paying off.
comehomefransbrauder
Same thing my company did. After the survey, they were like yeah, nope, not going back. No more commutes!!!
Veraatje01
Companies should just listen to employees more in general. They occasionally have important stuff to say. Also, it's survey*. ✌️
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
Once at a previous company they surveyed us to see who would take a 20% pay cut in exchange for Fridays off. The response was so huge /1
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
that they couldn't do it. They couldn't lose 20% of time from all employees. They thought it would be a minority who agreed to it, but /2
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
almost everyone jumped at it. /3
theluckyking
Ours did that then scolded us for claiming to enjoy working from home, told us to “grow up and get over being comfy and complacent”
Djkb6718
Oof. My last company used to run fun surveys and totally ignore and misinterpret results. Then wonder why turnover was so bad.
Anju42
Why even ask in the first place? Why not at that point have the foresight to lie and say people prefer the office so people don't quit?
Anju42
Not that they should but if they're ignoring you anyways you would think they wouldn't want a mass quitting after that.
theluckyking
It was a poll on our messaging system so you could see the numbers as they came in
SomeDetroitGuy
Our plan is for folks to work remotely about 90% of the time. The only time we will expect people in the office is for things requiring
Froggie243
Yall hiring?
SomeDetroitGuy
collaboration like tech design sessions or planning. Maybe an average of one day every two weeks.
Jdgydktyrd
Hey I do tech design sprints too
pomery
How much overhead are you expected to save? That on top of commuting costs must add up quick
minipancho94
as someone with ADHD, having a separate work environment is essential for my mental health and my ability to focus on work. glad you're 1/2
minipancho94
moving with the times as I think remote work is better, but make sure you have options for those who cant. 2/2
LumpPump
people are fighting for the option to stay home not take away your go to work environment. tho the big wigs could screw that idea up im sure
minipancho94
yea, my point is that those in charge will choose the more profitable/popular option without considering the more subtle repercussions.
Veraatje01
Honestly the take-away should be that people should be allowed to work from home if they indicate that they work best that way. I sure do.
minipancho94
yep. my concern is just that issues like ADHD are often ignored by co-workers, and only get harder to notice as you go up the pyramid.
MeetMeInSanJunipero
I went back to work a while ago but it was difficult having to wear a bra/actual clothes again and not getting to snack whenever I wanted.
Taxicat
Being able to get away with wearing just sports bras has been awesome. Going completely bra-less has never been an option for me, sadly.
afatrollofmyown
Big boob club, I witness you. I got some K going on, and I do freetit it when I can, but still gotta bra up 4 days a week
Taxicat
I’m at probably the smallest end of the Big Boob Club (DD, last I checked), and it’s frustrating enough. Can’t imagine being a K!
jinglejemmy234
Having to wear a bra and proper clothes every day again is going to be horrible. Not looking forward to that at all...
NeoHelios
I'm going to hate having to wear shoes while sitting at my desk. (IT support stuff, so I sit all day)
anubricwookie
I kick my shoes off at my desk all the time. Lol
NeoHelios
And pants!! I don't even know if I FIT in my dress pants anymore!!
JacquesKass
Having to wear a bra again was one of the worst parts of going back.
thingslayer
Same, and I'm a guy.
honeyissweet
That and shoes. My poor feet were like WTF
oldshot
Being poorly aware of modern lingerie, are their no garments that will control "show and sway" without being as uncomfortable as a bra?
fouaurore
There are tons of products out there — It’s just pretty pricey and many have difficulty finding the right size
Maneemoo
Not explored alternatives, but getting properly measured and fitted for a bra can do wonders, quite common to be wearing wrong sizes/ style
hoofbeatsandsnowflakes
Sports Bras and not the high tech/high sport ones. Just a normal, comfy sports bra.
SeriousSeamstress
Bralettes can work if you got small boobs. Padded ones will help hide nipples.
CarlottaVonSprockett
My boobs are too big and swingy to use anything less than serious underwire and padding. I didn’t mind until taking several months off. /1
CarlottaVonSprockett
Before, my bra was just part of my clothing. Now, it feels SO uncomfortable. Alas! 2/2
Taxicat
Once you get past a certain cup size, definitely not. Bras are needed for support, too.
ThisisntJessitsJess
I use a tight spaghetti strap tank top under whatever I'm wearing. My boobs don't look as good but honestly I don't want anyone looking 1/
ThisisntJessitsJess
when I'm at work, anyway. 2
ElviraQueenOfDarkness
A thight tank top would do nothing on my 42FF's.
Commentsaboutyourusername
Is this Jess?
MeetMeInSanJunipero
Bras really do just...make clothes look better and offer more support when being active. Plus my nips would be poking out non stop without.
KillerTofu615
My wife has joined the "bralette" crowd. No nips but much more comfortable. She's not particularly busty though so, not sure your situation.
RecentlyDeceasedHighQualityCorpse
With my breast shape and size bralettes tend to roll up and get uncomfortable.
MeetMeInSanJunipero
I love bralettes but I am busty so...whilst comfortable/cute, they don't provide much support.
KillerTofu615
My condolences.
RecentlyDeceasedHighQualityCorpse
Yep, as a woman with prominent nips, even in hot weather, a bra with at least some padding is necessary.
Commentsaboutyourusername
Is it because your nips have rigor mortis?
MeetMeInSanJunipero
Yup. Prominent nips and it...wouldn't be appropriate in my job to be walking around with 'em poking out I don't imagine.
RecentlyDeceasedHighQualityCorpse
It wouldn't do me any favors
C111825
It's a shame nipples are over sexualized like that. I'm guilty, don't get me wrong but if its acceptable for men to go topless, nips should2
W1ckedw1lly01
Genuine question..does having large or prominent nips, typically mean large areola also?It feels like the two would usually be in proportion
RecentlyDeceasedHighQualityCorpse
No. Not particularly. I wouldn't say that mine are any larger
quirkyusername
A year without a bra has been amazing. I honestly think it has helped my breast health. Not as sore once a month.
Commentsaboutyourusername
That's kinda quirky
Wolf2Worrior
How?
Commentsaboutyourusername
Username. Awoooo!
Wolf2Worrior
DaPPandDaPP
have heard that bras are bad for structural integrity of breasts that they become a crutch and cause the supportive structures to atrophy
EnigmaWearingHeels
15 year study proved exactly this. Unsupported breasts develop muscles and have better lift over time. And sweet comfort.
DaPPandDaPP
Burn every bra!!
DaPPandDaPP
Errr I mean boob prison!!
sexytangerine
Breasts can also be sore right before your period. That's the case with me anyway. But yea... bras suck.
shimmerkitten
Ohhh yeah, I have to hold mine when I walk up & down stairs, just to soothe the achy ache. Damn periods.
quirkyusername
I used to have that pain every month. Since I stopped wearing the bra it went away.
EnigmaWearingHeels
I gave up bras 6 years ago and have no regrets. Let em fly free!
dmay1210
If mine were to fly free, I would kill someone...
DranksAndDragons
I wish. DDs say, “not in public sucker!”
redamancy
Ugh, even sometimes in private. They just hurt without support occasionally.
SociallyAwkwardCanadianMoose
There are a massive amounts of speedboats on the way into my condo. It really hurts without a bra even at slow speeds
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
Impossible if you have pointy nips. Unless you want your coworkers looking at them (or trying to avoid looking at them), which I don't.
itsthevoiceman
What would you wear while wearing a strapless dress? Could wear that?
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
Strapless bra, even less comfortable than normal bras.
EnigmaWearingHeels
I have pointy nips, wear busy patterned shirts + tank tops underneath. But if they poke out a little I'm not sweating over it...
PrincessClumsy
But you could wear padded sportsbras or bralettes, they are more comfy than classic ones with the wire :)
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
I do wear wireless, yeah. Still, no bra at all is comfier. :)