W2R
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I can't think of any new habits due to the pandemic that I expect to be permanent. I might be surprised, though! Who knows.
You know, I hadn't thought about that in years (we left the UK in 2007). No hand extended, just "Bye." And definitely no hugs!
Cutting people off short. Like to talk some more but adios, we're done, I'm outta here.
5. Remote work - Some people already worked remotely. Now that people have done it and employers have learned how to manage it I believe more employees will have the option to work remotely some or all of the time.
ETA: got too excited about the no hugs/hand shakes.
Cutting people off short. Like to talk some more but adios, we're done, I'm outta here.
Re remote: I was remote for my last 4 years before ER. My parents and sister marveled "so WHY do you need to ER? You've got it made!" An in-office colleague was openly dismissive of remote workers "they simply can't contribute value" (while I was on the phone, jerk).
My sister, who has been remote since March - along with her husband and kids - and now she's like...oh I get it now, work is work. Just because you can start a load of laundry and don't have a commute doesn't really change the job. Especially when more of your colleagues are all doing it.
Robbie, not sure what you mean here? Are you leaving the Forum? I hope not, I like to read your perspective even if I don't always agree.
Hah I doubt that, I think Robbie meant a new habit of being able to cut people short who want to come up and chat and small-talk you to death. Easier than ever now to just keep walking and make it short!
Re remote: I was remote for my last 4 years before ER. My parents and sister marveled "so WHY do you need to ER? You've got it made!" An in-office colleague was openly dismissive of remote workers "they simply can't contribute value" (while I was on the phone, jerk).
My sister, who has been remote since March - along with her husband and kids - and now she's like...oh I get it now, work is work. Just because you can start a load of laundry and don't have a commute doesn't really change the job. Especially when more of your colleagues are all doing it.
Robbie, not sure what you mean here? Are you leaving the Forum? I hope not, I like to read your perspective even if I don't always agree.
Sad to say but some of the things I've heard and seen from local "acquaintances" have changed my opinion about them forever.
A few have brought a whole new level of viciousness to their comments on stuff they disagree with. If you disagree you disagree and everyone can have an opinion yet their level of contempt for the other side has been staggering.
It's always been my habit to listen to people and try to find common ground with them, don't think I'll put a ton of effort in that anymore. I already have a list of people that I will pretend I don't see rather then speak to them. IOW I'll use the ignore feature when possible.
I would like continue to eliminate hand shaking, or at least reduce it.
I'll probably keep wearing a mask.
An in-office colleague was openly dismissive of remote workers "they simply can't contribute value" (while I was on the phone, jerk).