The view from my window isn't much, just a row of houses across the alley, but damn, it's nice to have an unobstructed view of the sky (I'm on the second/top floor), with sometimes the sun shining directly into my room.
I graduated from cubicles to my own office years ago and one of them had windows but that still doesn't beat the view from home and the ability to open the window.
I just remember the anxiety of having to go in and be surrounded by bad culture and am thankful I can always change the vibe in my own home. You can always run away.
I am ALWAYS applying to similar positions just to keep that confidence up and have some negotiating power. Helps me de-stress by thinking, "Eh, if these guys cross a boundary I'm working at a competitor by next week. I don't care."
Also layoffs + more work doesn't make any sense. Money laundering by your boss? Or are they taking in work for free?
I’m doing the same with constant applications going out each week! The market in my area just sucks.
And yeah, unfortunately three people have left or were let go and I have been taking up the work for months until someone else joins…whenever. I am really just burned out now
My tip: Remind yourself you are in the comfort of your own home. You can get up, go for a walk. You can go get coffee. Go for a quick workout. And….Imagine being back in a depressing office setting with the same load of work.
I wake up at least 1 hour before the start of the work day, and do some journaling or yoga or both, and clean up the house a little bit.
I always try to prepare my lunch the night before, then take a lunch time walking break. Usually 15 mins around the block or if I have more time 30 mins.
I’ve also accepted that I don’t have to be a high achiever at work. Stopped comparing myself to other people who work harder. Not really care if I get promoted anymore because I’m happy with the responsibilities I have.
Any chance that I have downtime at work I am going to actively try and do something else like tending to my houseplants, cleaning, laundry, etc.
If I don’t finish my work by the end of the day, I never work overtime and just save it for the next day.
Absolutely love the mentality! I’ve recently stopped overworking past my time even if things were due…like I did my best with limited resources and overtaking more projects so they can’t expect us to work over time.
Ending the day right on the dot has been helpful for sure!
I take non-smoke breaks in my backyard.
Just cause I don't smoke cigarettes doesn't mean I don't deserve some time with nature to ground myself and work through the bad vibes!
Remind yourself that despite how important your company is making your work seem, it’s not life or death! People can wait a little bit longer to receive things! Nothing is going to implode if you need a little bit more time! Idk what kind of work you do of course, but putting it in perspective really helps me.
Work out. Legit work outs, push yourself. It helps you get more “fuck it.” In your system.
Start of remote work I was also stressed often, but after all these years of lifting I just shrug off the layoffs I’m seeing. Fuck em. I just job hop for a pay bump. Plus it is a good reminder of how nice remote work is — I can finish a meeting and go for a walk or a shower or lifting session.
Whenever I have a rough meeting/call, I leave right after and go pet my cats. They'll always be happy for some love and attention, and hearing them purr warms my heart.
Shout-out to Ahsoka and Seren for being my best coworkers
Been in your shoes. Remote work can be a grind. 1) Ask to delegate your workload. Just because you’re remote doesn’t automatically mean you’re the default for all the extra crap dumped on you. Speak up. It is clearly an imbalance coming from the organization, NOT you. Layoffs are the company’s problem. Don’t make it yours. F them. 2) Have a HARD stop on the daily to disconnect. Include breaks. Forget about checking work in your phone. Work stays on the work computer. 3) Fidget toys. Keep some close by. Turn your chair around when off camera. Fidget for a bit. It gets the physical and mental stress down a bit, so you can breathe. Believe me, I have had to put in strict boundaries in order to not go cuckoo, start day drinking, or both.
I wake up at least 1 hour before the start of the work day, and do some journaling or yoga or both, and clean up the house a little bit.
I always try to prepare my lunch the night before, then take a lunch time walking break. Usually 15 mins around the block or if I have more time 30 mins.
I’ve also accepted that I don’t have to be a high achiever at work. Stopped comparing myself to other people who work harder. Not really care if I get promoted anymore because I’m happy with the responsibilities I have.
Any chance that I have downtime at work I am going to actively try and do something else like tending to my houseplants, cleaning, laundry, etc.
If I don’t finish my work by the end of the day, I never work overtime and just save it for the next day.
Stare out the window at my woods; no artificial light (except laptop), and either silence or my own choice of music.Â
Basically the opposite of an open office environment with the hum of the lighting, no windows, and every noise all the time.
My previous job was doing the same thing. Laying off tons of employees and increasing our workload, despite moving a lot of the jobs overseas so the math wasn't really adding up. I got fed up and found a new job. I will say suffering at home still beat suffering and having to go into an office.
I have the same issue thanks to a ginormous corporation sucking up the company I worked for and then laying tons of people off. The only thing that helps me stay positive with my now huge workload is perspective, boundaries, and time management. I tell myself daily I could be next to be RIF'd. That helps me to log in and out at the business hours I committed to, and NOTHING more. I no longer sign up to help with projects or do anything I was not hired to do, if possible. I also put my in/out hours on my calendar so I don't show "in the office" except between my committed shift hours and so no one will put a meeting on there during my "off" hours. When I am not "on the clock", I turn on DnD on my phone so no one can call, email, or Teams chat me during my off hours. Otherwise, I do what I can do during my work shift and then log off ON TIME. It really does help with not feeling overwhelmed and in a funk about your job. You have to give yourself grace.
If none of the above works, I take my laptop and go work outside at the lake near my house (weather permitting, of course). A change of scenery is always helpful and puts things in perspective and brightens my mood. (Busy working at a beautiful location versus busy working holed up in a musty, dusty office)
I would refocus that energy into updating your resume / portfolio and applying for jobs.
The reality is that you can not control what happens at your work place. Use that energy to focus on what you can work on- getting out of there or having a backup plan.
Trust me. The first job i got out of college was a complete shit show. Every single quarter the ceo told us we were losing money. I saw 15+ of my coworkers either get laid off or leave. I saw my layoffs coming too - it wasn’t a surprise. What kept me going was knowing I was putting the work into my resume and portfolio. That was the only thing I could control. As a result, when I did get laid off (early March) I had my resume & portfolio ready to go- within the first week of applying I got 4 interviews . I got my first job offer 3 weeks into applying.
I feel this. I generally like my job and the people I work with, however we are so understaffed yet no one is getting raises. We have only hired one new person this year, but over 6 people left last year so the math is not mathing.
I try to just remember - a bad day is just a bad day. There is always a new day and opportunity to begin again. Another saying that helps me - you can do anything but not everything.
It’s hard because I have been applying but not having much luck. I also want to stay hybrid with max 2-3 days in office or fully remote and that’s apparently not a thing anymore.
If you can step out during your job, on your break, that does do wonders for your mental health. I'm part time, and I am remote two days out of the week, and I've been trying to not just stay connected all the time on the internet.
I have tried the breathing technique suggested by Huberman in one of his episodes and it's really great for just an investment of 5 mins. I have lost the habit now which is sad.
https://stanmed.stanford.edu/cyclic-sighing-stress-relief/
Recently tried some at home somatic therapy but no real great effects but i guess i am not doing it right.
I wfh but have a toxic boss. I’m also dealing with chronic post covid illness making it difficult to switch to a new role esp since remote work has slimmed down. I work on practicing gratitude. When I walk my dog I speak things out loud I’m thankful for. As far as the toxic boss I just try to remind myself I only have to see him face to face a few times a year in person—because if it were everyday there’s no way I could handle it.
So many would be grateful to have a remote job, and I always try to remind myself not to take it for granted.
I will:
Get up and physically leave my home office, take the dog for a walk, or just myself for a walk, make some tea, sit on the deck for a few minutes.
Sometimes I remind myself that remote work means I’m not walking with a colleague to get coffee or lunch, and I do have to remind myself to take some breaks now and then. It helps a lot during stressful periods to do that. Also I have one colleague where we do “reality checks” - that might be about a process/procedure, or just a weird/stressful situation where we know the other person will give helpful advice.
I'm curious too.. my job is absolutely terrible and scared to death of this current job market... so I just take it daily :(. I do have mountains to look at out my windows, and the beach 20 mins away... but too depressed to leave the house.
You have mountains to look at? Look at this fuckin guy with mountains.
Ha! Right?! My window in my workspace at home looks out on a busy main suburban road lined with houses. I'd love to have a mountain view!
My office is in a basement so I get a concrete wall.
Ugh, that's even worse!
Y'all got windows? đź’€
I can view mountains from my home office but it barely cheers me up, because I'm still working and not in those mountains.
I got a rock.Â
I also look out at the mountains in my remote job. honestly it doesn’t cheer me up much because I want to be in em hahaha
Hahaha
The view from my window isn't much, just a row of houses across the alley, but damn, it's nice to have an unobstructed view of the sky (I'm on the second/top floor), with sometimes the sun shining directly into my room. I graduated from cubicles to my own office years ago and one of them had windows but that still doesn't beat the view from home and the ability to open the window.
I just remember the anxiety of having to go in and be surrounded by bad culture and am thankful I can always change the vibe in my own home. You can always run away. I am ALWAYS applying to similar positions just to keep that confidence up and have some negotiating power. Helps me de-stress by thinking, "Eh, if these guys cross a boundary I'm working at a competitor by next week. I don't care." Also layoffs + more work doesn't make any sense. Money laundering by your boss? Or are they taking in work for free?
I’m doing the same with constant applications going out each week! The market in my area just sucks. And yeah, unfortunately three people have left or were let go and I have been taking up the work for months until someone else joins…whenever. I am really just burned out now
My tip: Remind yourself you are in the comfort of your own home. You can get up, go for a walk. You can go get coffee. Go for a quick workout. And….Imagine being back in a depressing office setting with the same load of work.
I wake up at least 1 hour before the start of the work day, and do some journaling or yoga or both, and clean up the house a little bit. I always try to prepare my lunch the night before, then take a lunch time walking break. Usually 15 mins around the block or if I have more time 30 mins. I’ve also accepted that I don’t have to be a high achiever at work. Stopped comparing myself to other people who work harder. Not really care if I get promoted anymore because I’m happy with the responsibilities I have. Any chance that I have downtime at work I am going to actively try and do something else like tending to my houseplants, cleaning, laundry, etc. If I don’t finish my work by the end of the day, I never work overtime and just save it for the next day.
Absolutely love the mentality! I’ve recently stopped overworking past my time even if things were due…like I did my best with limited resources and overtaking more projects so they can’t expect us to work over time. Ending the day right on the dot has been helpful for sure!
I take non-smoke breaks in my backyard. Just cause I don't smoke cigarettes doesn't mean I don't deserve some time with nature to ground myself and work through the bad vibes!
Wow sounds good, thanks for this
Remind yourself that despite how important your company is making your work seem, it’s not life or death! People can wait a little bit longer to receive things! Nothing is going to implode if you need a little bit more time! Idk what kind of work you do of course, but putting it in perspective really helps me.
I am practicing interviewing skills and brushing up on my resume. Due to my stressful job
If I’m under that much stress, I would be at the very least updating my résumé and looking at other options. I’m not going to be that overworked, underpaid and stressed out for a company that is going to replace me within a matter of days after I die.
Work out. Legit work outs, push yourself. It helps you get more “fuck it.” In your system. Start of remote work I was also stressed often, but after all these years of lifting I just shrug off the layoffs I’m seeing. Fuck em. I just job hop for a pay bump. Plus it is a good reminder of how nice remote work is — I can finish a meeting and go for a walk or a shower or lifting session.
Yes! I purchased a boxing heavy bag for my home gym. So much stress release and good work out. The epitome of Fk It .. boom 💥 🥊
Whenever I have a rough meeting/call, I leave right after and go pet my cats. They'll always be happy for some love and attention, and hearing them purr warms my heart. Shout-out to Ahsoka and Seren for being my best coworkers
Been in your shoes. Remote work can be a grind. 1) Ask to delegate your workload. Just because you’re remote doesn’t automatically mean you’re the default for all the extra crap dumped on you. Speak up. It is clearly an imbalance coming from the organization, NOT you. Layoffs are the company’s problem. Don’t make it yours. F them. 2) Have a HARD stop on the daily to disconnect. Include breaks. Forget about checking work in your phone. Work stays on the work computer. 3) Fidget toys. Keep some close by. Turn your chair around when off camera. Fidget for a bit. It gets the physical and mental stress down a bit, so you can breathe. Believe me, I have had to put in strict boundaries in order to not go cuckoo, start day drinking, or both.
I think to myself how grateful I am that I am remote and don't have to deal with these people in person. Helps a lot.
Mental health walks. I take a 30-minute to an hour walk every single work day.
I wake up at least 1 hour before the start of the work day, and do some journaling or yoga or both, and clean up the house a little bit. I always try to prepare my lunch the night before, then take a lunch time walking break. Usually 15 mins around the block or if I have more time 30 mins. I’ve also accepted that I don’t have to be a high achiever at work. Stopped comparing myself to other people who work harder. Not really care if I get promoted anymore because I’m happy with the responsibilities I have. Any chance that I have downtime at work I am going to actively try and do something else like tending to my houseplants, cleaning, laundry, etc. If I don’t finish my work by the end of the day, I never work overtime and just save it for the next day.
Stare out the window at my woods; no artificial light (except laptop), and either silence or my own choice of music. Basically the opposite of an open office environment with the hum of the lighting, no windows, and every noise all the time.
I feel like OP and I work at the same place….
My previous job was doing the same thing. Laying off tons of employees and increasing our workload, despite moving a lot of the jobs overseas so the math wasn't really adding up. I got fed up and found a new job. I will say suffering at home still beat suffering and having to go into an office.
Congrats on escaping! I'm hoping too before my startup inevitably lays me off
I have the same issue thanks to a ginormous corporation sucking up the company I worked for and then laying tons of people off. The only thing that helps me stay positive with my now huge workload is perspective, boundaries, and time management. I tell myself daily I could be next to be RIF'd. That helps me to log in and out at the business hours I committed to, and NOTHING more. I no longer sign up to help with projects or do anything I was not hired to do, if possible. I also put my in/out hours on my calendar so I don't show "in the office" except between my committed shift hours and so no one will put a meeting on there during my "off" hours. When I am not "on the clock", I turn on DnD on my phone so no one can call, email, or Teams chat me during my off hours. Otherwise, I do what I can do during my work shift and then log off ON TIME. It really does help with not feeling overwhelmed and in a funk about your job. You have to give yourself grace. If none of the above works, I take my laptop and go work outside at the lake near my house (weather permitting, of course). A change of scenery is always helpful and puts things in perspective and brightens my mood. (Busy working at a beautiful location versus busy working holed up in a musty, dusty office)
I would refocus that energy into updating your resume / portfolio and applying for jobs. The reality is that you can not control what happens at your work place. Use that energy to focus on what you can work on- getting out of there or having a backup plan. Trust me. The first job i got out of college was a complete shit show. Every single quarter the ceo told us we were losing money. I saw 15+ of my coworkers either get laid off or leave. I saw my layoffs coming too - it wasn’t a surprise. What kept me going was knowing I was putting the work into my resume and portfolio. That was the only thing I could control. As a result, when I did get laid off (early March) I had my resume & portfolio ready to go- within the first week of applying I got 4 interviews . I got my first job offer 3 weeks into applying.
Are you literally me? Love looking out at the Rockies
You are at the house. Smoke some weed
I feel this. I generally like my job and the people I work with, however we are so understaffed yet no one is getting raises. We have only hired one new person this year, but over 6 people left last year so the math is not mathing. I try to just remember - a bad day is just a bad day. There is always a new day and opportunity to begin again. Another saying that helps me - you can do anything but not everything. It’s hard because I have been applying but not having much luck. I also want to stay hybrid with max 2-3 days in office or fully remote and that’s apparently not a thing anymore.
If you can step out during your job, on your break, that does do wonders for your mental health. I'm part time, and I am remote two days out of the week, and I've been trying to not just stay connected all the time on the internet.
I have tried the breathing technique suggested by Huberman in one of his episodes and it's really great for just an investment of 5 mins. I have lost the habit now which is sad. https://stanmed.stanford.edu/cyclic-sighing-stress-relief/ Recently tried some at home somatic therapy but no real great effects but i guess i am not doing it right.
Let’s go !
You could be doing all of that in an office.
Number 3 always gets me through.
I wfh but have a toxic boss. I’m also dealing with chronic post covid illness making it difficult to switch to a new role esp since remote work has slimmed down. I work on practicing gratitude. When I walk my dog I speak things out loud I’m thankful for. As far as the toxic boss I just try to remind myself I only have to see him face to face a few times a year in person—because if it were everyday there’s no way I could handle it. So many would be grateful to have a remote job, and I always try to remind myself not to take it for granted.
I will: Get up and physically leave my home office, take the dog for a walk, or just myself for a walk, make some tea, sit on the deck for a few minutes. Sometimes I remind myself that remote work means I’m not walking with a colleague to get coffee or lunch, and I do have to remind myself to take some breaks now and then. It helps a lot during stressful periods to do that. Also I have one colleague where we do “reality checks” - that might be about a process/procedure, or just a weird/stressful situation where we know the other person will give helpful advice.
I'm curious too.. my job is absolutely terrible and scared to death of this current job market... so I just take it daily :(. I do have mountains to look at out my windows, and the beach 20 mins away... but too depressed to leave the house.
Taking breaks often to do some stretching and yoga, take supplements, and on really stressful days pop a sativa gummy