What personally transformative experience have you recently had? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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For those who might ask "What does that even mean?", this is what I'm reading that triggered the question: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/transformative-experience/

Recent can mean the most recent you can remember, even if it was years ago. Interested in what y'all might say.

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[-] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

It is a nice change in a lot of cases - getting that commuting time back can be a game changer, particularly if you have kids.

Do agree with the other person about it being a double-edged sword (I'm definitely in the 'it's kind of isolating' camp) - though at the same time it can serve as a push to creating more connections outside of work.

(Though some of us, myself included, don't really respond to the push I guess).

Good answer! I'm glad this is working for you!

[-] lustrum@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah I can see the double edged sword. I guess "WFH if you want" is doing some heavy lifting in my reply. My best friend is permanant remote with no office and lives alone and I bet it's isolating. Where as I have kids, wife and a shit tonne of chores so I don't get the same isolation issues but I could definitely see some instances where it could be an issue.

I think the hybrid model is perfect. I'll go to the office for important meetings, so I don't have distractions and can truly get in the zone.

[-] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Agreed. My own problem is that my role is very disconnected from my local office - so it was isolating even before I was made WFH.

At the same time, though, isolating wearing business casual (I've yet to find a business casual get-up I've found 100% comfortable), or isolating while getting to work in boxers if I so choose. Hmm. Tough choice :p

[-] lustrum@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Try get involved in some teams chats, hell even call some people for a chat about work.

Maybe arrange a 3 monthly pub quiz or meal out with the team. People are receptive to that kind of thing and can really bond the team.

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