FabSwingers.com forum: Who's struggling being back at work after 4+ months on furlough?

By *eivers101 OP Couple
over a year ago

Carlisle

Is it just us or is being back working something like approaching "normal" after lockdown really not that easy? Who else is experiencing disturbed sleep patterns and being permanently knackered even though they're pleased that lockdown restrictions are easing? Has lockdown made you re-evaluate things and start looking for other jobs or have you already found other employment and wishing you'd taken the leap far sooner?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It really isn't easy, I was furloughed last year for 3 months and my mental health declined. I thought all I needed was to get back to work but after a couple of weeks of being back I had an emotional crash, it was like I had forgotten everything and felt so overwhelmed, work were supportive thougg

Back on track and starting a new job next week. Feeling stronger and ready for the challenge

Just accept and acknowledge how you feel, don't be afraid to reach out and just take each day as it comes.

As for dreams; yep they are a thing apparently. Common in prisoners serving long term sentences

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

I’d love to have a job to go back to!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im about to start a new job after 9 months out of work.. the hours are going to hit me like a brick

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

Not me, my GP signed me off as Unfit for Work. I retire in 4 weeks!

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

I dont want to belittle the ops argunent, but have you ever been unemplyed for almost two years?

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By *amesleonard12345Man
over a year ago

heathrow/feltham/sunbury

I would of liked to be furloughed for about a month

Sadly had to Work though as I’m a HGV driver

Over Heathrow

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By *loss aka Miss JonesWoman
over a year ago

south coast IOW

Keyworker so we were just busier throughout. I could do with a month off to be honest.

Hope you settle back into work soon those of you who had to stop. Xx

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By *amesleonard12345Man
over a year ago

heathrow/feltham/sunbury

"Keyworker so we were just busier throughout. I could do with a month off to be honest.

Hope you settle back into work soon those of you who had to stop. Xx"

Yes

And not aloud to take holiday as no cover

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By *lair101TV/TS
over a year ago

Aberdeen, westhill

Just so glad to be working again. Love my job, and the last couple of months have been tough. Hugz x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

whatever reason you were off its bound to be an adjustment going back after such a long period

people often go back phased after long term absence to ease themselves back in but understandably businesses won’t probably have the capacity but yes i can totally understand how people can be delighted to be back but also at risk of crash and burn

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By *elloWoman
over a year ago

alpha centauri

I'm currently on furlough month number 13, I think I'd even struggle to remember where my place of work is let alone what I'm meant to do

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By *amesleonard12345Man
over a year ago

heathrow/feltham/sunbury

"I'm currently on furlough month number 13, I think I'd even struggle to remember where my place of work is let alone what I'm meant to do

Think I would of gone mad that much time

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By *ostonJoeMan
over a year ago

Boston

Just know you are in a better place than those who did not have a job to go back to after furlough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I dont want to belittle the ops argunent, but have you ever been unemplyed for almost two years?"

It's different being stuck at home in a pandemic to not having a job in 'normal times'.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

I felt quite a bit of anxiety going back, as the abuse that customer service staff have had to face since covid started, has been 10 times more than I've ever experienced, so far no major issues but I feel it's only a matter of time until someone kicks off.

Have my sleep patterns been affected? Well I was snoring before 9pm last night so I'll have to say yes, but to be honest that's probably not a bad thing, I do need the sleep.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

It took me a good couple of weeks to get over my aches and retrain my body to the physical activities again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm enjoying the company of colleagues and the banter

Work is as was

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