The article discusses the difficulties faced by remote workers, particularly highlighting Hannah, a technical support manager who feels isolated and struggles with her mental, physical, and financial health after her employer fully transitioned to remote work post-pandemic. Her experience reflects a broader concern articulated by Lord Rose, who comments on the regression of working practices and overall wellbeing in the UK. Hannah's situation illustrates the personal toll of prolonged remote work, especially regarding feelings of loneliness for those living alone.
It feels like I'm in a lockdown that's never going to end.
We have regressed in this country in terms of working practices, productivity and the country's wellbeing.
All the people who love working from home are in relationships, or have children, live with family - they're not 100% alone all the time like me.
After the pandemic, her employer shut down all its offices so she had to work remotely full-time.
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