Worked from home for 2 years and loved it. Company made us come back 5 days a week last month and I'm struggling more than I expected. I feel like I've forgotten how to socialize with coworkers. Eating lunch at my desk because being in the break room with people exhausts me. Anyone else dealing with this transition back?
I get it, going from home back to the office full time is a shock to your system. Maybe start small - grab lunch with one colleague or find a coworker to chat with during breaks. Building those relationships back takes time but it does help.
That transition back hit me hard too, man. The isolation is real when you've had that work-from-home rhythm. Have you tried scheduling coffee or lunch with coworkers to rebuild those connections? Sometimes intentional hangouts help bridge the gap.
I feel this one. The office isn't the same as it used to be anyway. Half the people are resentful about being back too. Have you thought about pushing back on the five days or asking about hybrid options? Some companies are flexible if you ask.
The isolation piece is real. You go from seeing your family whenever you want to being gone all day and suddenly you're lonely even though you're around coworkers. It's a weird combo. What's the in-office vibe like? Are people actually connecting or just sitting at desks?
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That's a tough adjustment. Working from home for two years means you've gotten used to being around people you love at lunch and just having that flexibility. Going back full time feels like a jolt. Do you have any colleagues you connect with or is it mostly just the loss of home routine?