Loneliness?

[LiaFriedEgg]

I am thinking of accepting a new job offer for a job that's fully home based. However, I'm concerned about the loneliness of wfh. I'm a single parent and kids at school all day. They don't chat much in the evening (teens).

I have a partner who visits three evenings per week but not many other friends.

Any tips for preventing loneliness/depression from so much time by myself? Currently I work in an office so not lonely, however it is an unpleasant environment so in some ways wfh appeals.

Thoughts appreciated.

Having done it, I'd go for a hybrid job instead. It's a lot of time to be on your own. Not all places are unpleasant.

Are there any shared offices / spaces you could work from? One colleague works from the gym, another a rented office, some people spend a morning in Starbucks...

Thanks. That's a good idea, there is a local coffee shop. I have a friend who wfh who lives about twenty minutes away, spending a morning a week together may also be an option.

Get out the house at lunchtime. Meet a friend and go for a walk/sandwich on a bench.
Is everyone in the company working remotely? Do they have a "coffee time" over Teams? Maybe something you could suggest even if it's just twice a week for 10-15 mins

I've joined a local FB group for people who work from home. They all happen to be Mums. We meet for walks, coffee or sometimes just a zoom chat. Its great. Maybe you could see if there is one in your area to join it create one.