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Whovian2018
I'm still working long hours with stressful commutes, only now I have no where I can go to have a break from it.
Vhyson
Bonus fun if you still got to go to said jobs and get treated like extra shit by your company and entitled, bored customers
thelinesiweararoundmywrist
The last year has been the best year I've had in decades if not ever. I feel a little guilty about it sometimes.
onlyalurker
weirdly enough this has been the healthiest year for me so far but it had definitely taken a heavy mental toll ... but on the plus side
onlyalurker
i finally got pissed enough at my job to start looking for other work and have been doing online schooling for the last few months to help
StevieTheAussie
I can 100% say that 80-90% of my stress comes from work/money.
LittleBrainDrops
My life hasn't really changed at all other than all the annoying people at work are now working from home.
diamondcardboard
I still do all those things just with a mask on now
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PaperHeroProductions
Yup
cptcr
I could go get drunk at a bar to deal with that though
khaoselement
I will never stop being jealous of the people who got to go into lockdown. I'm still puking 60 hour minimum weeks at the hospital.
IMadeThisAccountToCorrectSomeoneOnEULaw
Everyone is different. I thrive on stress. I can't handle being left alone with my thoughts. Goes from cheerful to suicidal ideation quickly
RicanHavoc
I live with my headset on and listen to 60 podcasts regularly, because if I stop listening to something external, internal gets super loud
TheLastKingOfSomewhere
Love Matt Haig’s books
rosshell2718
coronafuntimes
My work hours are longer, there are significantly more things in my day and I worry about every person I am forced to meet... 1/
coronafuntimes
The lockdown gave me nothing but more to do. I miss being alone. I pray for when I can get that back
WhistlePig
What do you do?
coronafuntimes
Nothing fancy. I'm a manager in a software company
JeremyBeadlesStrongerHand
Man, I still have long working hours. Just with no separation of home and work and nothing to look forward to. Save gaming. And wandavision.
Deathwing777
Nice strawman, no one argued it was a mental health utopia before.
ThePunishersVengefulBrother
Technically you are correct, but people do argue that the lockdown is bad for your mental health, so allowance can be made for the point.
Lynkfox
But people do argue that was the norm and we should go back to it. Extrapolate from that and you can arrive at how stupid people are.
Draenic
It's hard for someone at ground level to see the size of the crowd that surrounds them.
BNabs
People say we should go back to it because they are fed up of this shit, not because it should never change or improve
Pokegeologist
Us in the service industry would love a world with everyone who's told us how lucky we are we're still ALLOWED to work through the lockdown.
the3truth4
Work hours are now longer, and the commute allowed time disengage from work prior to seeing my fam.. I’ll take pre covid routine
CynicalPrints
I love my COVID work schedule, but mentally, not seeing a whole lot of improvement.
Sloloem
What the fuck is wrong with choice? No, I'm not ignoring everything else, that's just the only part I have a problem with.
Telharmonius
I'm approaching a FULL YEAR at home, (went out 3 times for car rides), and I am dealing with it so that I and many others will survive.
Jkund17
These types of posts need to stop. Most hourly working people didn't even to "quarantine".
Whovian2018
Exactly. Posts like this are made by the truly privileged, acting like everyone can work from home and lockdowns are great.
darkdragonempress
Also ignoring the very real issue of many that get to work from home but now the bosses expect constant access to them.
TheDairyPope
I remember the middle of March, 2020. People went into a panic and stripped shelves at the store I worked in like locusts. Heavy loads were>
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7 pallets a night, and in a few days, 20 became the new normal. Initially we were told to not wear masks so as to not create a panic, then >
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weeks later it was 'wear one if you want'. I wasn't until a few months in that usage became required. The extra hourly pay was nice, but it>
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came with a constant worry that some plague rat was going to pass you something that would kill part of your family. A coworker recently >
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lost his elderly father to covid, he contracted it himself and likely brought it home.
OlderWiser
Most people on here don't have a clue what most of the population has to do to earn a living.
retailmemedrone
Your assuming everyone got a choice. I got temporarily laid off for 6 months. It was still the best time I had in 20 years
Criscartersfallguys
I will say that for an extrovert like me, all of this fucking sucks. Hard. But that’s me.
Sarahthelurker
As a nurse, my job related stress is 10x worse, and when I'm not working I find it hard to relax because I can't visit with loved ones.
Sarahthelurker
For Healthcare workers, the before times were a treat compared to now.
BNabs
Literally nobody is pretending that
DeityOfSnuggles
Except employers and other high corporate schmucks that thrive in a platonic money-driven society where cash > human lives
ThatOnesIrrelevant
I feel like you're not sure what a republican is?
BNabs
Literally nobody is pretending the world was perfect before, not even republicans
FailedToResist
You're missing the point: Lockdown makes some ppl m.health worse, and others' better. Those others are quietly ignored by anti-lkdwn agenda.
2birdsstonedat1ce
I personally know people that are
paradidnt
I think alot of people miss the way things were, mostly because they were comfortable with it.
Elnauriel
This is very similar to the whole rosy retrospection concept. We tend to ignore the bad and just focus on all the good we use to see.
BNabs
For sure, but that also doesn't mean they pretended it was a mental health utopia, just better than it is now
incorrectgamertag
It's really about finding balance
Raeke
My coworker just sent me a pic of my daily log entry at work on the last day before pandemic shutdown, and reading about how trash /1
Raeke
Everyone was acting and how busy we were just made me so frustrated. People were acting like dicks all day. I don’t want that back. /2
GrandPoobahDeDoinkOfAllOfThisAndThat
Former world?
DK00PA
Thank you
JAPONfan
yeah, but meeting strangers for sex had possibility of like two death illnesses. And it was only AFTER the sex!
nijlonkai
Ding ding ding
ShadyEsperanto
I'm not sure I remember what sex is.
emanresuesoohc
There’s two now?
charlieschocolatefactory
HIV and murder
Ryebread91
Ah yes. I've caught a case of the murder. Turns out it's terminal.
extrasad
I'm definitely way better off mentally since the lockdown started
gusagain
Almost like..... people complain about everything?
SybilCrawley
My life hasn't changed much. I go to work, occasionally stop to get gas or groceries, and I go home. On wknds I'm outside w/ my dogs
HectoProtecto
Ditto. I don't have difficulty with people but I can definitely live with less social interactions.
mizmoose
For me, it's the humor of seeing everyone else living the life I've lived for 2 years. Hi, welcome to my planet.
euphoricopportunity
Not me. But, same old crap mostly, except no game night, restaurants, or bars.
AxeDropper
I’m worse. Workload quadrupled. Used to love my job, now I’m counting days to retirement. 1 year, 4 months, 4 days.
XplodingUnicornGlitter
I’m doing pretty good too. Have my days where I really wish I had someone to talk to but most of the time, I’m good.
Grummbles27
This was one of the best summers I ever had. I had to face me, and improve. I loved it. I'm back at work now and disintegrating.
NotABadLookingNarcissist
As a southern Californian, not being in traffic every single damn day has been nice.
quitepossiblygettingold
Was hardly a change for me. My teen kids and teacher wife, though, it’s been hell for them.
Milkashake
I have social anxiety. It would sound like heaven, but forcing myself to meet people helps keeping it in check. That's a lot harder now
Strongit
I was at first. Now the unemployment thing is really creeping up on me.
YesLikeThePrincess
Theres good & bad. I may be less stressed, better connected with SO, and working on hobbies, but also jobless, restless, and always afraid?
IMAKEYOURHEADSVOICEYELL
SAME, FOUND OUT MY FIANCEE WAS CHEATING. DROPPED EVERYTHING AND LEFT. I JUST GOT MY FIRST BRAND NEW CAR! MISS MY CAT THO :(
OtterOfDoom
I'm going to make a doctor's appointment soon to see if I can get ADA to work remotely indefinitely. Haven't felt this good in like 20 years
PaulDam
I remained the same
totallyOC
I’m not.. :(
Baynalz
I've been struggling hard lately and fighting tooth and nail to not have to admit myself again. I'm very happy to hear you're well and it1/2
Baynalz
Made me smile a little. Hope. What I needed tonight. Thank you.
Tulcien
It’s harder for people dealing with things like Autism. This much of a disruption in routine and support is VERY hard to handle.
TheOnlyOriginalScreenNameLeft
I’m way worse because I can’t work from home. Take a stressful job and add stressed out customers and a pandemic.
NoelleFrost
As an "essential worker," I'm definitely not
Raeke
Same! There were def some dark periods, but I actually took time to do a lot of mental health work since lockdown, so it’s net positive
MelodiousDissonance
If I had a job that was able to keep up with rent, and lived alone I would be much better off,but taking care of family 24/7has taken a toll
Manikasaurus
Finally I can be at home with a permission and nobody wonders why. For rest of my life? Nah, but atm I enjoy some peace and quiet
Lastdarkninja
Same,straight chillin the whole time.
Monka42
Dude same... I've got a choice between 2 different promotions and I've finally been in a decent headspace. And I'm at a healthy weight.
HelpfulCorn
It's great. I do a lot more yoga and walk the dog everyday and work in my pajamas and sleep later
LisaMegatron
I'm a hairstylist and this was the first Christmas season I didn't have a panic attack. So that's a thing.
saberwarthog
Way better too here, the first lockdown here helped me a lot to finaly be able to express my feelings and being at peace with them.
feanoreldar
I've really enjoyed more time at home with my family. I gunna see if I can reduce my hours permanently.
zagibu
I didn't notice any change. Life is like it was before.
FintanRamm
Yup. Hubby and I both working from home with our little guy. Reno’d the main floor and expecting #2. Life has been great this past year.
buttdestroyer
I've started to understand what keanu reeves talked about when he talked about getting comfortable with being alone.
shmooface
I've had a life changing epiphany during it! I had enough time to actually think, and once I figured it out I'm the happiest I've ever been.
monybony
What was your epiphany?
shmooface
I replied to zagibu with a longer version. TL;DR: I'm finding worth in my life outside work, not spending stress on work anymore.
zagibu
That socks are not interchangeable left and right?
shmooface
Surprisingly no, I do agree with that statement however. I realized that I don't want to be management again (I was for 4 years) 1/?
shmooface
I'm way happier doing a more "menial" job that I can leave at work and pursue hobbies and interests outside of work for growth and joy. 2/3
shmooface
I cook professionally, I love it and where I work but I don't want or need the added stress of running kitchens anymore.
Casafynn
You guys get a lockdown?
extrasad
Sort of, I get to work from home most days and avoid everyone
clevernametom
My work life balance is way better but I miss havin ga beer and wings with my friend.
leviathan8600350
I hate stating this because so many are suffering but since you opened the door I started focusing on fitness and healthy eating to reduce
leviathan8600350
Stress From the news and constant 2020 panic and I'm the most fit and healthy I've ever been. I count my blessings and hope things improve
leviathan8600350
For all in need but these things were the only ones I could control my diet and my exercise
OuchMouse
I’m not TBH. I agree with it, but I can’t lie it’s taken a toll on my mental health.
Imademyselfsquirtle
Are you an extrovert?
lalalalabamba
Same here. I work more now than I ever did before. My home and work have become one continuous thing and I can’t separate them. I hate it.
MrMilkTime
Big same. Now I have double depression.
pareidoliaperson
My doc asked why now if I knew I was depressed for years after she asked if its bc of lockdown. I said bitch thats cos I gained some clarity
extrasad
Yeah I'm sure it's hard for people who don't like to be alone. Hope you're doing okay
pooslap
Christ, why try to single out a group like that?
Simrik
I like to be alone, but it has still been hard on my mental health. Im much more stressed and anxious. I also dreaf the covid social norms.
extrasad
I'm stressed and anxious too but not having to be in an office full of people I hate has been life changing. Plus I have more free time
MusterTheRohirrim
I felt great for the first few months, but it's really started to weigh on me since.
d1d1t4t3hlulz0hl4wdy
I wanna know where the fuck you're on lockdown, because I've been working since the pandemic. My 'lockdown' was 2 weeks last march.
d1d1t4t3hlulz0hl4wdy
And I /still/ worked 2 days a week as an 'essential worker'.
extrasad
"Lockdown" meaning working from home and not going anywhere except the grocery store
TiredOfTheBS
I’m actually concerned with how fine I am. People always say “you live alone this must be so much harder for you” but it’s not
NonstopRampage
You're just more resilient than them. You're a wall, they're a curtain. They don't get how you're not folding.
strangelyaddicting
Don't be concerned. Being comfortable by yourself is a rare thing.
whatmakesushuman
It’s so, so great.
geesetreats
I get the same. I have my cat, my online friends for video games, not much different than pre-covid. Maybe that's why it's easier?
leahatard
You play video games don’t you? My husband would be all over guilt-free lockdown gaming! Haha
TiredOfTheBS
Some but not a ton. I watch a fuck ton of TV though. I’m always obsessing about a new show I found.
leahatard
What’s your newest obsession?
TiredOfTheBS
WandaVision, which also made me start watching Modern Family
sparkletempt
Since lockdown i sleep well,have workout routine,cook almost daily and have time for hobbies.It gets lonely yes but that is not because 1.2
CaptainHedgeHog
I honestly dont understand how anyone actually stays in "lockdown." No work, no stay alive for me.
cfbshank36
Pretty fucked up how accepted living with zero stability/financial security like that has become :(
sparkletempt
Of missing office or shopping malls,it is because of most of fun afterwork activities are closed too. I will never ever miss going to office
runninginthewoods
I wish. I still have to go to the office :,(
Elnauriel
For many of us teachers, we've been saddled with more work then usual (Just re-invent pedagogy that works outside of a classroom. How ...
Elnauriel
hard can that be?), we're lonely, and have none of that free time everyone is talking about. We got screwed on this so bad.
Ryebread91
Genuinely asking. How are the days longer for you? Like is a 30 minutes math less n now 45+ cause you have to make sure everyone is 1/2
Ryebread91
Connected? Are they making you stay logged in longer to be available for questions? 2/2
WhistlePig
I'm so sorry :(
DinoRodeo
Seems like an escalation of decades of getting screwed. Y'all have been undervalued for a long damn time
jacquescouscous
It’s voices like these that need to be heard more often. Teachers get the butt end of things and” getting summers off “ is a shit argument