That is a nice way to add a bit of a socialization element to the WFH environment. Except for the having to wear pants part. Well, depending on the co-worker for that one.
Saffron: I'll die. Mal: Well, as a courtesy, you might start getting busy on that, 'cause all this chatter ain't doin' me any kindness.
'Trash'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Laura - Jan 20, 2022 7:24:18 am PST #12241 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Calli - Jan 20, 2022 7:40:31 am PST #12242 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
That's a good idea, JenP. I'm on zoom with people for a couple of hours most days, so that's probably enough for me, but if I wasn't I'd consider it.
It's a cold, drizzly, gray day here, today. So I have pot roast in the slow cooker and plans for mashed potatoes.
-t - Jan 20, 2022 7:43:15 am PST #12243 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I don't want more Zoom in my life, but I do miss having my coworkers just kind of passively nearby where we can idly chat if so moved. Every interaction we have now - chat or email or zoom or whatever - is for a purpose, you know?
Jessica - Jan 20, 2022 8:09:07 am PST #12244 of 30000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
I don't want more Zoom in my life, but I do miss having my coworkers just kind of passively nearby where we can idly chat if so moved. Every interaction we have now - chat or email or zoom or whatever - is for a purpose, you know?
I miss casual interaction so much. There's a fair amount of chatter on our team Slack but it's not the same.
-t - Jan 20, 2022 8:19:45 am PST #12245 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yeah, we don't even have that. There is some sporadic chat happening but it's pretty sparse (or I am not invited to most of it, which is also possible)
Coincidentally, I just got a notice that we are switching our corporate phones to Zoom. Who knew Zoom had a phone system?
meara - Jan 20, 2022 8:50:37 am PST #12246 of 30000
I generally miss casual chatter and interaction. And not-casual. Life is real boring and lonesome right now…
Laura - Jan 20, 2022 9:08:51 am PST #12247 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I plenty of chitchat and interaction on the work front, but am seriously people deprived on the personal front. I miss gatherings, dinners, parties, and hugs. DH gets a lot more people interaction with his coaching. I haven't been to any of his games. People, people in enclosed spaces! Some day.
-t - Jan 20, 2022 9:09:06 am PST #12248 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Casual interactions with my neighbors and people at the store or whatever, also. At least I have here to natter in!
For some reason, I woke up this morning thinking I had no meetings scheduled today. I actually have two. Oops. At least I checked my calendar before I missed one. And neither one should require much input from me, I don't think.
DavidS - Jan 20, 2022 9:10:07 am PST #12249 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
but am seriously people deprived on the personal front.
That's why I cultivate conversational relationships with bartenders and comic book store clerks.
juliana - Jan 20, 2022 9:51:52 am PST #12250 of 30000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
but am seriously people deprived on the personal front.
That's why I cultivate conversational relationships with bartenders and comic book store clerks.
Most of my personal chitchat these days comes from fellow parents at dropoff/pickup. Except for this week, because I'm keeping Peanut home all week. David, thank you for the info about the kids at Matilda's school - that helped me feel better about my abundant caution.
(Of course, I have a metric ton of meetings/phone calls/work this week, so that's an "interesting" thing to balance, but at least I don't have the crushing anxiety bearing down on me.)