FabSwingers.com forum: When you’re off work do you think about work?

By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenic OP Man
15 weeks ago

Ends

What the fuck is up with that eh?

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By *iker JackMan
15 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

I used to. Keep my phone and laptop logged on.

Now it’s all turned off. Super cathartic

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
15 weeks ago

Next Door

Hell no. Nothing that urgent in my dept. that can't wait

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By *hilloutMan
15 weeks ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

I fortunately switch off as soon as I leave the office

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By *olfandtazCouple
15 weeks ago

Bristol

I'm self employed so it's hard not to think about work... no work = no pay lol

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By *amantha_JadeWoman
15 weeks ago

Newcastle

Yes… sometimes I even dream about work 😩 so annoying!

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By *uckyNineMan
15 weeks ago

prescot

I very much enjoy muting notifications from all my work chat groups for a week whilst I’m on holiday and do not disturb is set on my phone for a large majority of that time too

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
15 weeks ago

East Sussex

At one time I did. Then I realised that if push came to shove they'd throw me under a bus without a second thought.

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By *iberius61Man
15 weeks ago

Pontefract

Well considering that since covid my journey to work has been a walk from my bedroom to the spare room, I probably do

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By *ivemealadybonerWoman
15 weeks ago

somewhere

Yeah I do, no matter what job I do I'm like "I'm not going to get involved, gonna do my job and go home" but never happens.

I'm off today and all I can think about is the incompetent person doing my shift (had a 17 hour day yesterday so gave me the day off) and thinking "she's gonna fuck it all up" 😂.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
15 weeks ago

Lincolnshire

I run my own business and I'm on call 24/7 so even when I'm on holiday, or a night out, I could end up working.

Yes, sometimes it's on my mind too.

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By *ozzybear1981Man
15 weeks ago

preston

Not going back to work

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By *rHotNottsMan
15 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I do yes because it’s a big part of my life. I sometimes travelling , going to events, speaking , Mentoring and other things I am passionate about what I do and the impact we make.

I guess that’s a half decent definition for everyone still wondering what a professional really is, When you don’t just go to work for money

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By *hrista BellendWoman
15 weeks ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

No. Once work stops, mum life starts, no space in my brain for the two to meet

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Do I bollocks like totally in the back of my mind

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By *929Man
15 weeks ago

newcastle

Yes but I see it as part and parcel of being self employed. The worst thing is days like today where I don’t go to work due to forecast rain then spend all day getting up to look out window hoping the weather is bad enough to justify being off only if it’s really bad can I then stop stressing over it

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By *a LunaWoman
15 weeks ago

South Wales

In my last job I did. I’d worry if anybody had found my secret stash of filing

They never did!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
15 weeks ago

North West

Yeah I think about it and sometimes end up doing bits of work when I'm off. I try not to, though.

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By *naswingdressWoman
15 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

Always

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By *oodiesCoupleCouple
15 weeks ago

Leicestershire

"I'm self employed so it's hard not to think about work... no work = no pay lol "

Agree! I’m the same (self-employed) Hubby is high up with a lot or responsibilities!

Both hubby and I are off today (or at least supposed to be). However, I have replied to text messages this morning because hubby has had to pop into work for a couple of hours 🤦‍♀️

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
15 weeks ago

Tamworth

Far more than I should 😞

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
15 weeks ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

"What the fuck is up with that eh?"

Aye! What is the fuck up with that!!

Do my very best to separate the two but bugger me does the night dreams have me rolling of the fucking lists to do the following day.. kills me!

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By *nnCeeWoman
15 weeks ago

East of Eden, West of Hell

"Yeah I do, no matter what job I do I'm like "I'm not going to get involved, gonna do my job and go home" but never happens.

I'm off today and all I can think about is the incompetent person doing my shift (had a 17 hour day yesterday so gave me the day off) and thinking "she's gonna fuck it all up" 😂."

Yep absolutely this ^

It's also why I hate taking time off, as I know stuff won't get done as well as I do it.

And that stresses me out.

Otherwise, it's more like a fleeting thought "Oh, I have to do xyz tomorrow. OK"

My brain doesn't stay that focused on anything much anymore!

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By *uriousscouserWoman
15 weeks ago

Wirral

I think about it more when I'm off work than I do when I'm in work I reckon.

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By *odrigoRomeroMan
15 weeks ago

Twixt Purgatory & Palookaville

"What the fuck is up with that eh?"

FFS man I'm off today and guess what I'm now thinking about 😂

I try not but my boss has boundary issues which doesn't help.

Had the same dull dream twice at Xmas, trying to organise getting equipment on to a roof!

One of the reasons I'm now having a few more days off

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By *he KakapoMan
15 weeks ago

A nice rock

I do...

But I like my work.

I also tend to think about non work things when I'm at work

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By *herrybakewellCouple
15 weeks ago

Staffordshire

It's my own business,I literally never stop thinking about work.

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By *mf123Man
15 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Yes but i dont mind i like my job and im good at it

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

I wouldn’t say constantly, but if I overhear some wisdom from somewhere whilst out and about, it does make me think about it and how I can implement

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By *olfandtazCouple
15 weeks ago

Bristol

I really do need to win the lottery!

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By *odrigoRomeroMan
15 weeks ago

Twixt Purgatory & Palookaville

"Yeah I do, no matter what job I do I'm like "I'm not going to get involved, gonna do my job and go home" but never happens.

I'm off today and all I can think about is the incompetent person doing my shift (had a 17 hour day yesterday so gave me the day off) and thinking "she's gonna fuck it all up" 😂.

Yep absolutely this ^

It's also why I hate taking time off, as I know stuff won't get done as well as I do it.

And that stresses me out.

Otherwise, it's more like a fleeting thought "Oh, I have to do xyz tomorrow. OK"

My brain doesn't stay that focused on anything much anymore!"

Whoa sister that doesn't sound healthy! The modern world I suppose 🙁 hope you get to switch off a bit more over time.

How is Eden this time of the year anyway? Palookaville ain't half bad you know. Maybe we could swap and you could relax over there a lil bit? 🤷‍♂️😁

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By *ellroseWoman
15 weeks ago

Brum

Yes as I love my job

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By *viatrixWoman
15 weeks ago

Redhill

All the bloody time 😂😂😂 ✈️

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By *ivemealadybonerWoman
15 weeks ago

somewhere

"Yeah I do, no matter what job I do I'm like "I'm not going to get involved, gonna do my job and go home" but never happens.

I'm off today and all I can think about is the incompetent person doing my shift (had a 17 hour day yesterday so gave me the day off) and thinking "she's gonna fuck it all up" 😂.

Yep absolutely this ^

It's also why I hate taking time off, as I know stuff won't get done as well as I do it.

And that stresses me out.

Otherwise, it's more like a fleeting thought "Oh, I have to do xyz tomorrow. OK"

My brain doesn't stay that focused on anything much anymore!"

I'm exactly the same, the amount of times I walk round the building muttering to myself after a day off 😂, imagine what it was like after nearly two weeks off!

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By *JcuriousCouple
15 weeks ago

Derby

Absolutely not!! 😂

Miss S x

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
15 weeks ago

District 13

I don’t because I can only do my work at work 🤷🏽‍♂️ it’s impossible to do my job outside of work 😁👍🏽

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By *ymClassDropoutMan
15 weeks ago

Berkshire

Of late I don’t think about work even when I am AT work !!!!

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By *laytime_13Woman
15 weeks ago

Lincs

Occasionally. I don’t work Wednesdays but will on occasion take a (pre-arranged) call/meeting. And sometimes I’ll find myself mulling over meeting outcomes or next steps whilst out about.

But I don’t ‘actively’ work outside of work. I’d say work hours but mine are flexible and it’s not uncommon to find me working at midnight (but I probably finished 3 hours ‘early’ to go and do something fun which will be why!)

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By *ibblepilotMan
15 weeks ago

Preston

Probably far too much - run one of three divisions of a company with lots of sites on the go, tied to construction so lots of last minute crap going on and logistical headaches to sort. Goes with the territory and this time of year is 50-60hrs of work - then the thinking of shite on top of that.

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By *elisandre300Woman
15 weeks ago

dontbefuckingnosey

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By *affron40Woman
15 weeks ago

manchester

Back when I was in hospitality I never switched off. It crippled me. Now I’m employed and can switch off and not think about anything work related. My bosses are big on work life balance and work ends when we clock out 😍

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By *avexxMan
15 weeks ago

cheshire

never think about work when im off

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By *elisandre300Woman
15 weeks ago

dontbefuckingnosey

Two years ago before I changed career, yes.

I never switched off even when on holiday.

Now… never. Work stays in work and my mental wellbeing and overall health are so much better for it.

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By *allerthanaverage79Man
15 weeks ago

Ayrshire

I can easily switch off- usually within the first ten minutes of starting!

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By *stwo2023Couple
15 weeks ago

Worcester

Outside of those who are self employed o really do not understand what benefit there is to letting work consume you.

There's someone I know who is abroad and has taken their work phone with them. Nothing that important is going on yet they have taken it away and are logging on.

No wonder so many people are burning out if they think they are so indispensable. As someone said above, they'd likely throw you under a bus as quick as anything so why give them so much of your time off?

I sometimes stop thinking about work while at work

Evie

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
15 weeks ago

your head

Sometimes. If I've had to take unexpected time off and have made promises to people, I'll get them reassigned as it's not their fault and I won't let people down. Otherwise, I try to keep it as separate as possible.

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By *ell GwynnWoman
15 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

Not anymore

I was self-employed for 9 years until this April, and my head was always full of work. Now I can switch off as soon as I leave for home.

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By *hyguy9iMan
15 weeks ago

Merthyr Tydfil

Unfortunately I'm on call after work, so I'm stuck thinking about work till the weekend

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By *emidemiWoman
15 weeks ago

basingstoke

Oh man, all the fucking time.

I had holiday last week and I *really* tried to switch off from work.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenic OP Man
15 weeks ago

Ends

"Oh man, all the fucking time.

I had holiday last week and I *really* tried to switch off from work."

It’s impossible though init

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenic OP Man
15 weeks ago

Ends

I hear you man. I hate work. I love my job. Just hate working.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenic OP Man
15 weeks ago

Ends

I’d rather be whoring

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By (user no longer on site)
15 weeks ago

Less than i used to

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By *aM 689Man
15 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

I dont think about work .. when i'm working

🤣

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By *jorkishMan
15 weeks ago

Seaforth

When I worked

I did , retired now

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenic OP Man
15 weeks ago

Ends

"I dont think about work .. when i'm working

🤣"

Real shit.

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By *rMonkeyMan
15 weeks ago

Somewhere

As a business owner, yes, it's pretty much all consuming and hard to completely switch off.

I have got better over the last couple of years and even managed to leave my laptop and work phone at home when I went on holiday earlier in the year, first time in 8 years.

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