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Single person with no roommates, I can confirm that my mental health is slipping and it's really hard to maintain a positive attitude at work. Productivity will

Single person with no roommates, I can confirm that my mental health is slipping and it's really hard to maintain a positive attitude at work. Productivity will slip and employers just need to adjust their expectations.

balls187 7y ago
You play any online games?
mc32 7y ago
Yes I think employers who understand work dynamics know and expect a severe drop in productivity and work with that in mind.
leakybit 7y ago
welcome to my world.
Nasrudith 7y ago
I think mental health and productivity is slipping for everyone for reasons unrelated to remote work as well. Namely there is a global pandemic, a good chunk of the economy is shut down, and the flaw of "many out of work and many working overtime" has been exacerbated. Not to mention the denial of many closed non-essential outlets.
- com2kid 7y ago
  I'll counter this with my enjoying the extra 90 minutes a day from no commute and how much healthier I'm eating by not going out to restaurants all the time. WFH means I can get up at noon and go stretch or workout and I have time to cook a real breakfast or lunch. Stress levels are lower, my back feels better, and my home workouts are going great!
moosey 7y ago
I'm married with two children and I can assure you that not only has my mental state slipped because of the stresses of home life, but I also lost an enormous amount of social activity that I intentionally maintained in order to keep my brain and health at optimal levels. I am OK, but my productivity is toast.
- wayoutthere 7y ago
  Not trying to one-up you here as having a family brings different forms of stress I can't speak to, but it's really hard to go for a week without interacting with another human being. Social connection is core to who we are as humans; cutting that off is like removing a limb.
  - disgruntledphd2 7y ago
    Both of you are correct; this sucks for everyone. It may be worth keeping in mind that this, too, will pass.
  - pbhjpbhj 7y ago
    It's interesting, family meets a distinct need. I've started working with technical peers and it's wonderful to be with others who can stretch your understanding, even just know what you're on about if you talk technically. Entirely different to the mentoring, caring, parenting, intimate interactions with kids (and my wife).

balls187 7y ago

You play any online games?

mc32 7y ago

Yes I think employers who understand work dynamics know and expect a severe drop in productivity and work with that in mind.

leakybit 7y ago

welcome to my world.

Nasrudith 7y ago

I think mental health and productivity is slipping for everyone for reasons unrelated to remote work as well. Namely there is a global pandemic, a good chunk of the economy is shut down, and the flaw of "many out of work and many working overtime" has been exacerbated. Not to mention the denial of many closed non-essential outlets.

com2kid 7y ago
I'll counter this with my enjoying the extra 90 minutes a day from no commute and how much healthier I'm eating by not going out to restaurants all the time. WFH means I can get up at noon and go stretch or workout and I have time to cook a real breakfast or lunch. Stress levels are lower, my back feels better, and my home workouts are going great!

moosey 7y ago

I'm married with two children and I can assure you that not only has my mental state slipped because of the stresses of home life, but I also lost an enormous amount of social activity that I intentionally maintained in order to keep my brain and health at optimal levels. I am OK, but my productivity is toast.

wayoutthere 7y ago
Not trying to one-up you here as having a family brings different forms of stress I can't speak to, but it's really hard to go for a week without interacting with another human being. Social connection is core to who we are as humans; cutting that off is like removing a limb.
- disgruntledphd2 7y ago
  Both of you are correct; this sucks for everyone. It may be worth keeping in mind that this, too, will pass.
- pbhjpbhj 7y ago
  It's interesting, family meets a distinct need. I've started working with technical peers and it's wonderful to be with others who can stretch your understanding, even just know what you're on about if you talk technically. Entirely different to the mentoring, caring, parenting, intimate interactions with kids (and my wife).