FabSwingers.com forum: Working From Home

By *jglas34 OP Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

If you are working from home, how are you finding it? I have only been into work twice since March all a bit weird. Do not think I be in for a long time to come.

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By *ighlander80884Man
over a year ago

Inverness

Great, saving a fortune in commuting. Also brilliant rolling out of bed 5 mins before work

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

I absolutely love it and I’ve told my bosses that I want to do it permanently

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By *redwilma666Couple
over a year ago

Kilbirnie

I wish I could

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

Wish I cld.

Not stopped working.

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

I've been doing a mix of 2 days from home and 3 in the office. I liked the balance.

However I'm going back in 5 days again from next week.

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

"I absolutely love it and I’ve told my bosses that I want to do it permanently "

Yep me too

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

I can't get used to Mr working at home some days....on a zoom call and I shout up the stairs to get his boabie out and strides aff....only to see him sitting with his headphones on and apologising to his boss

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By *edeWoman
over a year ago

the abyss

"I can't get used to Mr working at home some days....on a zoom call and I shout up the stairs to get his boabie out and strides aff....only to see him sitting with his headphones on and apologising to his boss

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

Self employed, cant work from home and been working pretty much throughout.

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

Bored of it and missing human interaction massively

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

I can't say I'm loving working from home one bit

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By *wiftieeMan
over a year ago

near Glasgow

"Self employed, cant work from home and been working pretty much throughout. "

Self-employed too, but other than a trip over to NI and 2 trips up north, pretty well working from home.

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By *irth VaderMan
over a year ago

glasgow

As I am field based working from home feels one dimensional. I don’t like it. I prefer to see the whites of their eyes when they are trying to spin me a yarn

I have colleagues who love it due to zero office politics, shite tea, stale biscuits and being learned at by the facilities manager. That’s not me btw

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

Only working at home this week due to self isolating. Hating it. Much rather be in and about the workplace.

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By *hekaiserMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

I'm loving it-dont need to put up with idiots at work or the commute.

Petrified about going back to the life before covid.

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

same as usual

got all day

still can't get my hole

off a woman anyway

if i was gay

i would have one sore arse

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders

Feels quite isolated sometimes. Too easily distracted and not getting much work done.

Besides that it's alright. Just really grateful i still have a job x

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

I've been working from home all the way through and it's working well. I was expecting a lot of IT issues but have been surprised at how will it has worked. I don't expect to be back in the office until spring at the earliest and even then note 5 days a week.

I think rhus will bring about a big change in the way office based staff work. Some know what effect that will have on city centres and all the businesses that rely on full offices. The effects of this pandemic will be so far reaching.

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

Really lucky to be at home on full pay, bedn told not to expect to return before Christmas. I feel blessed in one way and interns of the big picture, worried sick

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By *assy LassieWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

I'm on my work from home week this week. It's actually more productive. Saves money. No commute. No bitchy co workers. Better lunches.

It's a win win for me

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By *exicolaMan
over a year ago

West Lothian

More advantages than disadvantages.

Been doing it since march and managed to be very productive.

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

"Really lucky to be at home on full pay, bedn told not to expect to return before Christmas. I feel blessed in one way and interns of the big picture, worried sick

Oops ignore typos on my phone

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By *randmissdemeanourMan
over a year ago

glasgow

Good and bad. I train on zoom. Saves money and a lot of hassle setting up classes but missing the interaction but still feeling blessed to be working. But I do get to play all my favourite albums and walk the dogs.

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

I’m an undertaker a I love working from home. But the back gardens getting a bit full. Trying to sell the house but nobody wants a 2 up 16 down.

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

"I’m an undertaker a I love working from home. But the back gardens getting a bit full. Trying to sell the house but nobody wants a 2 up 16 down. "

A grave statement

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

"I’m an undertaker a I love working from home. But the back gardens getting a bit full. Trying to sell the house but nobody wants a 2 up 16 down. "

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By *exydude69Man
over a year ago

Lothian

I bet it brightens up their day.

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By *assy69Man
over a year ago

West Sussex and Wales

"If you are working from home, how are you finding it? I have only been into work twice since March all a bit weird. Do not think I be in for a long time to come.

It’s a bit of a two edged sword for me. Am saving on commuting time and on petrol, but I am finding that being stuck indoors all day, and having my work there all the time, so not getting away from it, is wearing me down

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

Enjoying it, more sleep, no daily commute, no crap office chat!

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

"If you are working from home, how are you finding it? I have only been into work twice since March all a bit weird. Do not think I be in for a long time to come.

Thankfully i do not work from home but i have a friend down south whose boss has warned them it could be 2022 before they are back in the office.

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

I’ve been working from home since 2016, since my office is in the Midlands and I’m, y’know, not. It took a long time to adjust to it, but I wouldn’t go back to working in an office environment now. That said, I’m very much an introvert, so it suits me. I can imagine that more extroverted people might be really struggling with the lack of face to face interaction.

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By *astEndGuyGLAMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Bored of it and missing human interaction massively "

Me too, it’s torture. Being able to work from my bed with nothin on is good though

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

I’ve been working from home since March.

Did venture into the office a couple of times but it was like Piccadilly Circus in there.

Decided at home was the safest place to be.

I do miss the banter from work colleagues and contractors though.

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By *ootall2920Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

It's crap. I hate it. Though staying to get used to it.

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

Loving it, it's one thing from all of this that has really worked in my favour. Lucky to have a job and the skills that mean I can be remote. Maintaining work-life balance is vital for wellbeing; key is having a dedicated workspace that you can walk away from each day, and remembering to get off your arse for a workout or a walk...

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By *illi3736Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

The problem is once the bean counters realise that the job can be completed remotely. They will outsource the positions to a cheaper source. If you can do your job in your bedroom in Airdrie, it can also be done in India at a much cheaper rate. We need to be careful what we wish for

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By *otterabzMan
over a year ago

Ellon

"Feels quite isolated sometimes. Too easily distracted and not getting much work done.

Besides that it's alright. Just really grateful i still have a job x"

Pretty much sums it up for me too. Told the boss I was cracking up (I do suffer from stress and anxiety) so I have the option of working in a local office as and when needed, but not permanently. Have been told that my own office is unlikely to be considered for reopening until March/April earliest

But I’m grateful to still have a job, it’s more than some of my mates have, who’ve been laid off

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