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We've had 3 years of reduced exercise, and people are 'making up' for being cooped up by engaging in more activities that they couldn't before. Taking those roa

We've had 3 years of reduced exercise, and people are 'making up' for being cooped up by engaging in more activities that they couldn't before. Taking those road trips, going to that amusement parks, snowboarding, mountain biking, etc. Not to mention supply chain shortages in medical and medical-adjacent fields, paramedics, etc. at a time where some people have overlooked long COVID symptoms As well as an economic depression at a time where we're suffering a cultural PTSD from the previous few years. Even if COVID isn't found directly responsible for these deaths, I suspect it is indirectly responsible.

Gigachad 4y ago
Mental health down the drain too. I know this will be an unpopular HN opinion but WFH has made me feel socially isolated. I can’t stand working alone all day anymore and I’ll be looking out for a job that has a real office where most people come in this year.
- oliwarner 4y ago
  I don't think it'll be an unpopular opinion that WFH isolates you. I've worked from home for two decades and you spend a lot more time on your own and you have to do something about that. I think many people like working with other people some of the time. What may be unpopular is the idea that you need a workplace that enforces on-site working for remote-possible work being a requirement to get your daily social interactions done. You're essentially saying you're looking for an employer that cares more about their middle management than their workers. Just be careful what you wish for. If I were you, I'd join a club.
  - Gigachad 4y ago
    The problem I have is that because I didn’t get social interactions at work anymore, I have to get them outside of work time. I can’t just enjoy a game alone anymore because I’ll end up having socialised with no one and feel depressed. So I’m left either deciding if social interaction or personal time is more important. While previously when working in the office I got both.
    - Daishiman 4y ago
      It's really not that hard to go out a couple of times a week and taking a gym class.
      - Gigachad 4y ago
        Going out a few days a week really just doesn't replace the same fulfillment as spending most of the day 5 days a week working with others. It's so easy to go a day without talking to a single person when working from home which is just depressing. I have such great memories of past jobs, things like putting out a big release or making a big sale and everyone going out to the bar to celebrate, lots of coworkers I still communicate to regularly. Friday night drinks, board games and stuff in the office. The current job has just been sitting at home endlessly.
        Daishiman 4y ago
        I can't imagine anything more boring in life than going out with coworkers in our industry.

Gigachad 4y ago

Mental health down the drain too. I know this will be an unpopular HN opinion but WFH has made me feel socially isolated. I can’t stand working alone all day anymore and I’ll be looking out for a job that has a real office where most people come in this year.

oliwarner 4y ago
I don't think it'll be an unpopular opinion that WFH isolates you. I've worked from home for two decades and you spend a lot more time on your own and you have to do something about that. I think many people like working with other people some of the time. What may be unpopular is the idea that you need a workplace that enforces on-site working for remote-possible work being a requirement to get your daily social interactions done. You're essentially saying you're looking for an employer that cares more about their middle management than their workers. Just be careful what you wish for. If I were you, I'd join a club.
- Gigachad 4y ago
  The problem I have is that because I didn’t get social interactions at work anymore, I have to get them outside of work time. I can’t just enjoy a game alone anymore because I’ll end up having socialised with no one and feel depressed. So I’m left either deciding if social interaction or personal time is more important. While previously when working in the office I got both.
  - Daishiman 4y ago
    It's really not that hard to go out a couple of times a week and taking a gym class.
    - Gigachad 4y ago
      Going out a few days a week really just doesn't replace the same fulfillment as spending most of the day 5 days a week working with others. It's so easy to go a day without talking to a single person when working from home which is just depressing. I have such great memories of past jobs, things like putting out a big release or making a big sale and everyone going out to the bar to celebrate, lots of coworkers I still communicate to regularly. Friday night drinks, board games and stuff in the office. The current job has just been sitting at home endlessly.
      - Daishiman 4y ago
        I can't imagine anything more boring in life than going out with coworkers in our industry.