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The Challenges of Working From Home as an Executive
What I learned after working from home for three months
It’s been a while since I last commute to work. 1 year and a half to be exact. I did an internship with a local company near my home. I’d go out at seven in the morning and return at eight at night. Probably nine to be honest.
It wasn’t easy. Every time I wait for the bus to pick me up to get me to the train station, I’d wish — how much better life would be if I don’t have to commute to work.
They say be careful what you wish for. It might be granted. And mine certainly did. I’ve been working from home for a bit over three months now. And boy, oh boy, I missed commuting to work.
You need to attend three meetings at once.
One day, I attended an online workshop for junior executives via Webex. I thought it was awesome because I get to sit there and listen as the speaker speaks. Almost like getting a break from work.
It was fun and all until I realise the reality of WFH — having a conference call is not an excuse to not contribute to other meetings. As the host divided the workshop’s participants into smaller groups to do some tasks, my colleagues bombarded our Whatsapp group chat, demanding updates on some…
