The transition to remote work initially seemed beneficial, allowing for more time with family. However, over time, it became evident that the lack of separation between work and home led to feelings of isolation and guilt. The author found themselves constantly working, blending roles of employee and parent without a necessary mental shift. The absence of casual office interactions and the previous structured commute exacerbated feelings of disconnection, revealing that while working from home offers flexibility, it can also blur the boundaries of personal and professional life.
At first, remote work felt like a dream, giving me more time with my child, but over time, it also led to a loss of self.
My home turned into a never-ending workplace... I was physically present with my son but mentally elsewhere, which felt worse.
The guilt of being away from my child shifted to feeling guilty for never being fully present while working from home.
I missed the casual office interactions... my social interaction was limited to Slack messages and video calls, which felt isolating.
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