Subj : Re: Stage 4 COVID
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : The Godfather
Date : Tue Dec 31 2024 06:37 pm

 pF> I did enjoy getting to help my kids with schoolwork and organization. My
 pF> daughter's teacher was older and when they went remote, didn't really
 pF> get it. She'd give them all assignments on Monday, do a zoom class on
 pF> Wednesday and expect the assignments on Friday. No time for questions,
 pF> no individual content.
 pF> I got both of my kids to time-block, making sure they made the most of
 pF> their "school" time, and having them focus on taking time out after
 pF> school hours. They got it.
 

It really made a case for home schooling, didn't it?  I feel like my kiddos got more done and learned more within a shorter period of time.  Not knocking public school (my wife is a school teacher) but do feel so much time is added to "prep" for standardized testing while also just keep the kids busy until mom or dad are off work.  I enjoyed having the kids home and spending more time with them too.  It was really nice.

 pF> I spent the lockdown babysitting servers in an office. I'd go in once a
 pF> week or so to make sure the HVAC was running, check on the mail, etc. It
 pF> was a nice change of pace, but empty. It was sad, the building had an
 pF> energy before.
 pF> I'm back to going into an office once a week. Two downsides - it's a 5
 pF> hour round trip, and many people are still working remote; it doesn't
 pF> feel like an effective use of time when I can't meet in person in the
 pF> office. I'd rather save the commute time and work a more flexible day.

I never worked in a field where I had the option of working from home outside of owning my own business.  I do however now work for a small business and am one of two people in the office, it is low energy and feels too quiet at times.   In my corporate past I do rememer how active the offices were and the great friendships made.  Does seem like a buzz kill not having that if you have to go in.

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