WFH is fine as been doing it for 2 years already, but what is hard is not being able to take the wife out and for her to have no visitors. She's been stuck in now since Feb but I'm planning to take her out, if only for a spin in the car, over the weekend. We're now in talks with the palliative care team as her illness gets worse, so not great for her that with limited time left she is forced to sit at home with me!
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So anyone else had enough of WFH?
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Been WFH for at least the last 7 years - it's the rule rather than the exception for me and that even included 4 years of permiedom.
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostWFH is fine as been doing it for 2 years already, but what is hard is not being able to take the wife out and for her to have no visitors. She's been stuck in now since Feb but I'm planning to take her out, if only for a spin in the car, over the weekend. We're now in talks with the palliative care team as her illness gets worse, so not great for her that with limited time left she is forced to sit at home with me!
Hey Whorty, a spin in the car will do her the world of good. I am one of the sheltering types and just seeing open scenery and new things was electrifying yesterday.
I am sorry to hear your wife is so unwell. I can imagine what a toll it takes on you. Remember to look after yourself as well.Comment
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Cheers mate. She's looking forward to a little drive. Shame I can't take her down to the coast for an ice cream LOLOriginally posted by clearedforlanding View PostHey Whorty, a spin in the car will do her the world of good. I am one of the sheltering types and just seeing open scenery and new things was electrifying yesterday.
I am sorry to hear your wife is so unwell. I can imagine what a toll it takes on you. Remember to look after yourself as well.I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man
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The difference of WFH this year is I have no choice.
Last year I could work in the client's office if I chose to and could go to the gym, cafe, shops, tip, etc on the days I WFH.
Feck I'm even missing going to the local tip..."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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I'd kind of like to go into the office. But don't care too much.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Agree with that 100%Originally posted by SueEllen View PostThe difference of WFH this year is I have no choice.
Last year I could work in the client's office if I chose to and could go to the gym, cafe, shops, tip, etc on the days I WFH.
Feck I'm even missing going to the local tip...Comment
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I did this tonight - first time i have driven in 8 weeks - It almost felt normal - I felt happy - then I arrived...Originally posted by SueEllen View PostFeck I'm even missing going to the local tip...
Massive queue of cars - 1 hour wait - 3 cars at a time....
**** this new normal - its tulip!Comment
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That month of Sunday's that my grandmother was always talking about is actually longer than a month.
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There's nowt better than cracking one off just before a meeting. (the 09:27 3 minute challenge, I have to look in the mirror, its the only way to meet that deadline).Comment
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