Now that the Covid pandemic is getting under control, more and more people are expected to go back to work. What we’re reading is that this contributes to a great deal of stress for people who have been cooped up at home, working remotely, for so long.<\/p>\n
Do you find that for yourself? Why or why not? Remember that there are no right or wrong answers here, and the point of this series of “Just Asking” pieces is to share your perspective. What you write may help others who are going through similar experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For me, our company works fully remotely and has done so for many years now. For us, the new normal is the old normal. Looking forward to your thoughts.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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