Wfh has really impacted on my mood

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I returned to work when DS was 10 months old I enjoyed getting out Of the house to work part time 2 days per week ( shifts 12.5 hours) . This has now been ruined as I work from home . It's completely changed the dynamics of my work/ life balance . DS is now 2 and I have been WFH for over a year.

I no longer feel like I'm getting a break at all. My DS does go to nursery while I work but when he gets home at 5 Because I am still working until 8 pm I can't see him really and I have to try and be quiet so I don't wake him up. It has really emphasised to me how long my shift is and I feel physically sick when I sat at my desk plugged in knowing this is it from 730 in the morning until 8 at night it's making me feel really overwhelmed but I didn't notice the impact of the long shifts so much in the office I guess there was more distractions. With doing a tea round speaking to colleagues etc.

I work taking calls from members of the public all shift. So I can't just take a break when I fancy I need to be plugged in available all times bar my one break for 30 minutes. We can go to the toilet but of course must check with others that there is phone cover via zoom chat. I feel this has really ruined my home environment and have now been told I will have to wear my uniform soon to do video calls again I feel this is invading my personal space and home life . I would prefer to just get out the house and speak to the public in an office rather than them seeing my house ( I know you can put a background on) it just lol feels intrusive and not what I signed up for

AIBU to think wtf just doesn't suit everyone's circumstances and for some it's actually ruined their job/ work life .

Forgot to say I also work some weekends so again this impacts our home life as my husband has to take my son out for most of the day so I can crack on with customer calls undisturbed. Just feel it's really bad of work putting me in this position.

Sadly, for every supposed loser of wfh, there will also be winners, and sadly your perspective is you're a loser. And really you have to decide whether to remain employed, hopeful of a return to the office or vote with you currently Virtual feet.

Personally, I work one longer day, not as long as yours admittedly and 2 shorter days. This works great for me and my family. Have you considered requesting more flexible working, such as over 3 days? Have the office began plans to return or have they decided against?

I can't do my longer fay's so easily with school age kids around so have lost my day off. Which is crap. Also hate working in my bedroom, as I am today. The same room 24/7 is not healthy.

@zootrop Hi, I Personally could not work from home, I was given the option to however I personally need to have a physical change between work and home. I just cannot be in work mode when I'm home, maybe because of the environment, the homely vibe, my husband and my baby etc, but in general I prefer working in the office.

As for the hours, wow! that's basically the whole of your 'awake' time dedicated to work, I wonder whether it would be wiser to distribute the time and work shorter hours but more days? at least by the time your ds is home, you can spend time with him at home and probably get more time for yourself too.

@Firenight

I can't do my longer fay's so easily with school age kids around so have lost my day off. Which is crap. Also hate working in my bedroom, as I am today. The same room 24/7 is not healthy.

Can I ask if you've looked at getting a desk a year on?

I have an office "area" and for me it's how I get motivated as I'm not in my bedroom mode iykwim?

I would hate to work from home so can completely understand how you feel. Im a nurse so have been working as normal throughout the pandemic. I love going out to work to get out of the house, to interact and make emotional connections with people, have the camaraderie of a team around me and have new experiences.

My husband has been working from home for over a year now and I really feel for him because he is such an energetic social person, it doesn't suit him at all! We're making an effort to be active in the evenings and go out for long walks together. We meet our friends when restrictions allow and its safe. Its very difficult to replace the social aspect of going out to work everyday though.