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Bloody sick of being cold working from home

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bloodycoldagain · 06/12/2021 14:29

I can't afford to have the heating on all day so its not set to come on till 3pm. I'm just sick of being cold working from home. I never chose to work from home and my (small) employer has chosen to never really return to the office. I'm freezing! (And no, I am not saving on commuting)

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sillysmiles · 06/12/2021 17:09

Hot water bottle for your feet. I have an electric heater for the room I'm working in and I leave that set at 18/19 deg with the door closed all day. The room is toasty but sometimes because you are sitting still you still get cold - hence I love hot water bottle!

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thenightsky · 06/12/2021 16:53

For freezing feet I have one of these

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Snailhaterz2 · 06/12/2021 16:49

I find a brisk walk round the block after some home-made soup for lunch gets me through most of the afternoon!

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spinachpie · 06/12/2021 16:35

I'm wearing my skiing trousers at the moment Grin
ski trousers

Super toasty and no tripping over a sleeping bag...I learnt that one the hard way!

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ElfontheShelfisLookingatYou · 06/12/2021 16:27

Hot water bottle op and electric blanket. You have many more options open to you than many.

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ElfontheShelfisLookingatYou · 06/12/2021 16:26

Well schools have windows open all day and minimal if any heating at all. Most teachers and pupils are absolutely frozen, but the other side is potentially having larger viral load if Windows are shut.

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TheSmallAssassin · 06/12/2021 16:22

The tax relief is only £1.20 a week, plus, 20% of extra costs if you have proof of them.

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Hawkins001 · 06/12/2021 16:13

@bloodycoldagain

I can't afford to have the heating on all day so its not set to come on till 3pm. I'm just sick of being cold working from home. I never chose to work from home and my (small) employer has chosen to never really return to the office. I'm freezing! (And no, I am not saving on commuting)

For me, it's thermals, then normal trousers and jumpers ect, then if still nippy, a dressing gown on top.
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MagpiePi · 06/12/2021 15:59

A fan heater for just the room I work in.

That film double glazing is worth getting too if your windows are a bit draughty or aren't the best double glazing.

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scoobydoo1971 · 06/12/2021 15:58

If you have a work from home job, and your employer does not pay a heating allowance then you maybe entitled to tax relief/ funding from HMRC. All details are here: www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home

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LefttoherownDevizes · 06/12/2021 15:58

@ILoveMyMonkey

What about sitting in a winter tog sleeping bag rather than just blankets - no gaps for the air to get into and then couple it with some of the above layering suggestions.

I would so snap my neck forgetting I was zipped in and then running to answer the door ..
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hermitzero · 06/12/2021 15:57

What helped me is to keep my feet warm. I find it that wool socks and legggings keep my body warm.

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Kshhuxnxk · 06/12/2021 15:55

I refused to work from home for many reasons that being one of them also my home is my home, not my workplace. I didn't sign up to wfh so I'm back in the office.

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NMC2022 · 06/12/2021 15:53

I can't move from my desk but find standing up and sitting down a bit helps
Plus I have a heated throw

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Igmum · 06/12/2021 15:52

I have a plug in oil filled radiator for when it's just me in the house. Plus a heated throw in case I recklessly want to go to another room. Don't get fan heaters they cost a fortune to run

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SandPerson · 06/12/2021 15:51

www.argos.co.uk/product/9190629?clickSR=slp:term:heater:1:66:1

This heater is really great with very low energy costs

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LooksBetterWithAFaceMask · 06/12/2021 15:49

Heated throw is the best thing ever my sister has them and I was always under them when I was visiting so I treated myself to one. I put that on when I’m in on my own during the day if I’m cold because I hate heating the whole house just for me in one room

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UnaOfStormhold · 06/12/2021 15:47

Trying to get up and move every hour or so is really good both for your body (uninterrupted sitting has all sorts of bad physical effects even if you're otherwise active) and eyes (getting away from staring at a screen), and will also help keep you warm. Though I confess getting out from under my snug (blanket and hot waterbottle) working nest can be a challenge.

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IntermittentParps · 06/12/2021 15:47

@Seeline

I nearly met a nasty end doing the sleeping bag thing. Door bell went and I completely forgot I was in it 😆

Grin

(sorry; hope you were OK)
(but Grin)
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IntermittentParps · 06/12/2021 15:46

[quote SilverHairedCat]@IntermittentParps I'm civil service - nothing like that is available.[/quote]
OK, but I don't know if we know who the OP works for?

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SilverHairedCat · 06/12/2021 15:44

@IntermittentParps I'm civil service - nothing like that is available.

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womanity · 06/12/2021 15:44

Heated throw from Lakeland. Got one two Christmases ago - it’s perfect.

And a big scarf.

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Seeline · 06/12/2021 15:43

I nearly met a nasty end doing the sleeping bag thing. Door bell went and I completely forgot I was in it 😆

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Dontfuckingsaycheese · 06/12/2021 15:42

I was blimming freezing working from home earlier in year and last year come to think of it… it’s all blending into one isn’t it! Are you upstairs or down? I was trying to work downstairs and was perished and miserable. Even bought an electric throw. Then I moved upstairs. Must more toasty!! Think the heating still flicked in and off but I was definitely warmer and happier. If you’re cold in the day though mate - can you afford to have the heating flick on here and there? It’s bloody freezing 🥶!!

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