I like working from home... 🏠

I like working from home… but it feels different now. 

Clarification: I like working from home, when it’s my choice.

My ideal work/life choice would involve: splitting the week into 2 or 3 days of in-office and from-home work. The extrovert in me would get to talk to my coworkers, pair up and communicate freely. The introvert in me would get to focus with limited distractions, kill my commute time and get to see my family a little more.

Back in the day I worked fully remote for over 3 years straight but this time I no longer have the same choices to keep me balanced. My old office became the kid’s bedroom and although I love my standing desk it’s also in the dining room. Staying inside for most of the workweek used to be fine when I could go out to eat for lunch or dinner or spend time with friends. Those options are much reduced today.

However even as we retreat from physical interaction I’m reminded there’s still the possibility to learn and connect with others. This morning I was Skyping with a friend in the Netherlands who had just gotten off of a random Zoom call with 30+ Strangers for an happy hour drink. Someone posted a link, others joined and enjoyed an after work drink together!

And that’s the point. There are still choices to be made despite our shelter-in-place orders. I take long walks with the family after work and on occasion I fly my drone to explore my surroundings. This weeks goal is to start taking walking breaks at regular interviews where I’ll listen to my podcasts and perhaps say hi to people doing the same. Who knows, maybe I’ll host or join social hangouts for fun?