Friends,
I knew working from home was going to be weird, so I had
mentally prepared for some of the inevitable challenges. I decided to keep as
many personal routines as possible intact . I’ve been getting-up at the same
time (even though it is tempting to sleep-in due to the shorter “commute”) and
have kept-up with personal grooming (showering, dressing for work, having
breakfast, etc.). I got a nice desk and dedicated ergonomic space and brew a
pot of coffee every morning. As for the isolation, I suppose it can’t be
helped. Sure, video meetings are nice, but they can’t take the place of hallway
conversations. On whole I’d say my first week working from home has been a
guarded success. Still, there were a few unexpected twists.
- Fresh air. On Wednesday afternoon
I realized I had not set foot outside my house since Sunday –and quickly
remedied the situation.
- Invisible chair. The edge of my camera
view catches a corner of the room with some “invisible” clutter. As it
turns-out the cookie monster chair and stack of magazines was very visible
to folks having video conferences with me. Needless to say, it was an
opportunity for donation.
- Being there. The added flexibility
and extra hour in the day from no commute have been very rewarding.
Whether it’s a quick five minute break for my son’s homework question or
the chess game before dinner, I feel a lot more present.
Although there are obviously no donuts today, I was
considering setting-up a recurring meeting for folks in the north office
to work at the Caribou Coffee off or 120th and Zuni/Federal.
Starting as early as next week, we could make it our virtual Friday hub. As an
added bonus, I could bring donuts! (I’m sure they’d allow it for a “corkage”
fee).
Happy Friday!
Downtown office final hurrah!
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