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I did read the post, but allow me to also recommend rambling when you’re remote. As in, take time in your day to wander and roam. (I would go for a ~1hr hike i

I did read the post, but allow me to also recommend rambling when you’re remote. As in, take time in your day to wander and roam. (I would go for a ~1hr hike in the mornings as my “commute”) It gives you a sense of distinction from being home or “at work”. The routine cardio, and musings you have while walking make it well worth it.

gwbas1c 1y ago
This is also known as "driving your kids to school." When my schedule allows, I walk my dog with my daughter and pause at her bus stop and meet her friends. Years ago it was a 45 minute walk, round trip, to daycare.
- closewith 1y ago
  Ideally not driving, as the walk is at least half the benefit.
- laweijfmvo 1y ago
  not to be confused with “dropping the kids off at the pool,” right?
  - tnel77 1y ago
    No. That happens once you get to work and you’ve had your first cup of coffee.
    - DiggyJohnson 1y ago
      How do you mean?
      - swivelmaster 1y ago
        You must not be a coffee drinker!
      - pbnjay 1y ago
        Dropping the kids off at the pool is a euphemism for a bodily function that diuretics like coffee help with…
        saagarjha 1y ago
        The other one.
      - mintycrisp 1y ago
        Double meaning. Coffee helps you deuce, but there is also the classic saying... Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that's why I poop on company time.
kmarc 1y ago
Indeed, I, as a fully remote, probably overworked person, sometimes wonder if I'm a loser just because I never * pick up Becky from school * feel under the weather today so I'll be offline and "take it easy" (never hear about me anymore today) * sorry "traffic jam" (10:00am) * sorry "train canceled" * will leave a bit early (2pm) for [insert random reason] appointment While all these can be completely valid reasons, it's just funny hearing one of these daily. On a side note, I also kinda like my job and am not interested in slacking.
- bagacrap 1y ago
  I do tend to be a bit suspicious of the one-day "under the weather" events. However I do think we need to make extra room for parents (I am not one, yet). I'm going to need a doctor who's younger than me when I'm 80+ Folks could always just disappear instead of announcing these things, but is that better? And as a senior on my team, I over announce certain stuff to let the other team members know that WLB is ok.
  - exe34 1y ago
    > I do tend to be a bit suspicious of the one-day "under the weather" events. That's one reason people feel like they have to keep hiding it and it builds up to burnout.
  - doubled112 1y ago
    I get migraines that can disappear as fast as they hit me. Can’t see, can’t feel my face and sometimes a limb, can’t focus or form sentences. I could pretend to be available that day, maybe, but it’s mutually beneficial for me to just take a day off. The next day I’m usually just fine, and I don’t always give more explanation than “taking a sick day”.
    - Cthulhu_ 1y ago
      > and I don’t always give more explanation than “taking a sick day”. And that's entirely justified; your health is a private matter. If your employer is suspicious, there's ways and means that don't involve sharing your medical history with either your colleagues or employer.
IshKebab 1y ago
Yeah... Maybe read the post because this is complete off topic.
sergiotapia 1y ago
One of the best parts of my day is to put on my straw cowboy hat on, no shirt and walk around the block at around 10am to get some raw sunlight on the body. No phone just walk around.
cootsnuck 1y ago
I can also vouch for this. Going to the park near my house to walk for 30 mins is great just for the sake of getting out the house and moving my body when I'm feeling anxious. It does wonders for me. Important part to is that I walk for as little or as long as I want, no guilt or shame, no expectations.

gwbas1c 1y ago

This is also known as "driving your kids to school." When my schedule allows, I walk my dog with my daughter and pause at her bus stop and meet her friends. Years ago it was a 45 minute walk, round trip, to daycare.

closewith 1y ago
Ideally not driving, as the walk is at least half the benefit.
laweijfmvo 1y ago
not to be confused with “dropping the kids off at the pool,” right?
- tnel77 1y ago
  No. That happens once you get to work and you’ve had your first cup of coffee.
  - DiggyJohnson 1y ago
    How do you mean?
    - swivelmaster 1y ago
      You must not be a coffee drinker!
    - pbnjay 1y ago
      Dropping the kids off at the pool is a euphemism for a bodily function that diuretics like coffee help with…
      - saagarjha 1y ago
        The other one.
    - mintycrisp 1y ago
      Double meaning. Coffee helps you deuce, but there is also the classic saying... Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that's why I poop on company time.

kmarc 1y ago

Indeed, I, as a fully remote, probably overworked person, sometimes wonder if I'm a loser just because I never * pick up Becky from school * feel under the weather today so I'll be offline and "take it easy" (never hear about me anymore today) * sorry "traffic jam" (10:00am) * sorry "train canceled" * will leave a bit early (2pm) for [insert random reason] appointment While all these can be completely valid reasons, it's just funny hearing one of these daily. On a side note, I also kinda like my job and am not interested in slacking.

bagacrap 1y ago
I do tend to be a bit suspicious of the one-day "under the weather" events. However I do think we need to make extra room for parents (I am not one, yet). I'm going to need a doctor who's younger than me when I'm 80+ Folks could always just disappear instead of announcing these things, but is that better? And as a senior on my team, I over announce certain stuff to let the other team members know that WLB is ok.
- exe34 1y ago
  > I do tend to be a bit suspicious of the one-day "under the weather" events. That's one reason people feel like they have to keep hiding it and it builds up to burnout.
- doubled112 1y ago
  I get migraines that can disappear as fast as they hit me. Can’t see, can’t feel my face and sometimes a limb, can’t focus or form sentences. I could pretend to be available that day, maybe, but it’s mutually beneficial for me to just take a day off. The next day I’m usually just fine, and I don’t always give more explanation than “taking a sick day”.
  - Cthulhu_ 1y ago
    > and I don’t always give more explanation than “taking a sick day”. And that's entirely justified; your health is a private matter. If your employer is suspicious, there's ways and means that don't involve sharing your medical history with either your colleagues or employer.

IshKebab 1y ago

Yeah... Maybe read the post because this is complete off topic.

sergiotapia 1y ago

One of the best parts of my day is to put on my straw cowboy hat on, no shirt and walk around the block at around 10am to get some raw sunlight on the body. No phone just walk around.

cootsnuck 1y ago

I can also vouch for this. Going to the park near my house to walk for 30 mins is great just for the sake of getting out the house and moving my body when I'm feeling anxious. It does wonders for me. Important part to is that I walk for as little or as long as I want, no guilt or shame, no expectations.