Going back to the office after two months WFH and I'm already regretting it | DadHQ

Going back to the office after two months WFH and I'm already regretting it

May 51 min read

Had my first day back in the office yesterday and forgot how exhausting commuting is. Left the house at 7:15, didn't get home until 6. By the time I got back my kids were already in bed and my wife looked like she wanted to scream. Meanwhile when I was working from home I could eat lunch with them and help with homework. Now I'm back to just being the guy who shows up tired at night. The paycheck feels like it's not worth what I'm missing.

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MMiguelRegularMay 6

The commute absolutely drains you. I had to sit down and figure out what I was actually missing during those 8 months WFH. If it's the extra family time, maybe you can negotiate some hybrid days?

PPedroRegularMay 6

I felt this in my soul. The commute killed me after two months at home. I was spoiled by being able to roll out of bed and already be at work. Now I'm losing two hours every day just driving.

AAlexRegularMay 6

The re-entry is rough. First week back in the office I forgot what it was like to actually be around people. But I gotta say, after a couple weeks I started remembering why I liked having some separation. Give yourself time to adjust.

CChris R.RegularMay 5

How many days a week are you going in? I negotiated three days in office, two at home and it's been a game changer. Not sure if that's an option for you but worth asking about.

PPedroRegularMay 5

I'm still figuring out the balance between office days and home. The commute is the killer though, not even the work itself. You get home and suddenly there's less time for the kids.

MMiguelRegularMay 5

Two months WFH and now you're back to the commute grind? That's rough. The adjustment period is real, but at least you had that time with the kids. It gets easier once you fall back into a rhythm.