I know that going into the office isn't the biggest problem in the world, after all I used to commute every day. However, I have long since become used to the simple joys that come with home working, so I am not looking at this change of situation objectively at all. Here is how my first day back in the office went...
All started well, it was a sunny-ish sort of day and it was a Monday so the train was nice and empty. Also, as perturbed as I am by the increased in office days, there is a nice view, and I have to be grateful for those small wins.
Productivity has never reached such cavernous depths of despair. I'm sure that in the past, work used to get done in an office, but now, it feels like there has been a unanimous and unspoken decision that this is a place of chit chat. I for one am all for it. Love a chit chat!
When the aircon came on, so did my hoodie and from there followed multiple discussions about the Formula One team on the back. To which, each time, I responded with no no, I do not actively support Alpine. This hoodie was simply a lovely shade of turquoise, whilst all the others in the shop were a miserable sort of washed out grey, it was an aesthetic decision only. Then came the absolutely necessary discussions about the previous weekend's grand prix. Love F1 chit chat!
I wait with bated breath for the next office day, I am being very brave and planning to go in on a Thursday to find out for myself whether Thursday is in fact the new Friday. I rather doubt it, I've heard they are very busy days, and I may very well need a trip to purchase some biscuits to recover.
I think we all dislike sudden changes to our routines, especially those enforced by others and those we have had no say in. It kicks in an automatic 'fight back' response. Even though this is somewhat of an annoyance, this is my current situation, and no amount of crying, worrying or complaining is going to fix it. Sometimes, I think all I need is a little nudge in the right direction, to remind myself that I can fix it, it's my life and if this recent change has made me unhappy then I can find something that does.
Office days may be nothing to look forward to, but there are small parts of every day where happiness can be found. Whether that be through gossip sessions, going out for a coffee, treating myself to something unhealthy or expensive (or both) for lunch, or planning something for after work. There are ways to get through each and every day no matter how difficult it may seem at the time or at how much of a dead end it may feel has been reached. So, I will endeavour to find something to cheer myself up, and work on my own plans! I can do it, no problem!
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