Just took a week off after going back to office and wow I needed that

Aug 31 min read

Been back in the office 3 days a week for 2 months now after being remote for a year and a half. Thought I was handling it fine but I was basically running on fumes. Took a week PTO just to sit at home and honestly I didn't even do anything special, just played with the kids and actually ate lunch without meetings. Came back today feeling human again. Anyone else struggle with the transition back?

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Comments(7)

JJoshuaExperiencedAug 5

Being remote for that long and then going back three days a week is brutal. Your body needs time to adjust. Hope you're feeling recharged after the week off.

LLucas M.RegularAug 5

Remote life spoiled us all. I went back 4 days a week and I'm exhausted constantly now. You definitely earned that week off. The adjustment period is real.

JJasonRegularAug 4

Three days in office is actually pretty solid if they let you stay flexible. We've got some guys at my company doing the same and they seem way happier than full time office folks.

JJoeRegularAug 3

A week off is huge when you're that burnt out. Don't wait another two months before you take another one. Your mental health depends on resetting sometimes.

JJoeRegularAug 4

Dude I feel this in my bones. Going from being there all the time to suddenly commuting again and sitting in an office is brutal. How are you finding the balance now? Did that week help you come back with a better mindset or are you still adjusting?

BBrandonRegularAug 4

This is why I fought for remote when I could. Missing one week back in the office tells you something about how unsustainable the old way was. Glad you got a break to remember what you need.

DDaniel M.RegularAug 4

That transition back to the office hits different. I was remote for almost 2 years and going back 3 days a week absolutely drained me at first. The commute, the meetings, trying to actually focus while thinking about what's happening at home... a week off sounds like exactly what you needed to reset.

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