Back in the office after 3 years of WFH and I'm struggling

3d ago·1 min read

Had the remote setup dialed in for three years. Could eat lunch with my kids, help with homework during the day, be present. Now company forced everyone back to office. I'm in a cube again and it feels like stepping back in time. First week I almost cried driving home at 6pm because I know I'm gonna miss my daughter's soccer game. How is everyone else dealing with this? Miss the flexibility so much.

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SScott M.New Dad3d ago

Going back to the office after that long must feel like a culture shock. Those little moments with the kids during the day are golden. Is your company flexible at all about maybe going hybrid a couple days a week? Might help you adjust without losing all those connections.

CCarlos M.Regular2d ago

Three years is a long time to have that routine dialed in. Of course you're struggling. The good news is you'll adjust, but that doesn't make the transition any less annoying right now. Hang in there.

BBrad M.Regular3d ago

This is brutal. I lucked out staying remote mostly, but I've got friends dealing with this exact thing. The homework help during the day really does make a difference. Have you thought about sitting down with your manager to see if there's any flexibility? Some places are more open to it than you'd think.