Whose work life balance is worse with WFH?

Apple
glasceilin

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glasceilin
Mar 26, 2020 372 Comments

At first, I was happy not to commute. But my workload has increased, my throat hurts constantly from talking in meetings, I actually have less time to take care of myself then before. Im working 12 hours; which means I am still too tired to exercise or cook. My body hurts from sitting all day because: more meetings. I don’t get my steps/walks.

Why is this my truth? Other people seem to be on WFH vacation. I see people working out more and cooking. WTH?

Im an extrovert who wont die from social distancing but something during the day has to give.

I really dont think some companies understand the strain on their employees. If I had kids, I’d really be messed up.

We get extra benefits at work to subsidize our ability to overwork. Without the benefits, shit.

And yes I know I should be happy to have a job, doesnt mean I wont burn out either.

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  • eBay
    sjc_south

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    sjc_south
    Used to work 25-30 hrs a week before lickdown.
    Niw i work 5-10 hours a WEEK. Similar story on my team and everyone i interact with
    Mar 26, 2020 10
  • I have 2 small children, one of whom i jave to homeschool in addition to my full time job. Please shut up.
    Mar 28, 2020 4
  • Intel
    sybarite

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    sybarite
    It fucking sucks.
    Mar 26, 2020 0
  • Oracle
    PgEo55

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    PgEo55
    Definitely working more, and more asked. It's almost as if employers are abusing the situation, but I know that would never happen under capitalism.
    Mar 26, 2020 2
    • Apple
      glasceilin

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      glasceilin
      OP
      I’m trying not to believe this but...

      How long until their workforce gets sick from burnout in mass. One burn out here or there is manageable. But full teams who hold all the knowledge.
      Mar 26, 2020
    • Oracle
      PgEo55

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      PgEo55
      It's usually pretty good wlb, just right now there is extra stress, I have a family, kids are home, and you know... Pandemic... Work load right now would be manageable normally, but I got a lot on my mind that's not usually there
      Mar 26, 2020
  • Facebook / Mktg
    dark_life_

    Go to company page Facebook Mktg

    PRE
    LinkedIn, Accenture, Facebook, Pandora, MailChimp
    dark_life_
    I am definitely working more. I had a mini blow up with my manager last week when me and a direct report were asked to re-work a deck that we were asked to pull together at 10:00am and present to our VP by EOD. We both had a day packed with meetings and busted our asses to get it done. This isn't top of a jam packed week.

    We were meeting with her at 5:30pm and she wanted the edits made that day. I was at the end of my rope - LOL. We ended up presenting the deck "as-was" to our VP and it was fine.

    Def feeling more stress.
    Mar 28, 2020 3