The Hidden Toll of Remote Work

Posted on AllSides April 1st, 2021
From The Left
culture, remote work
ANALYSIS

Switching to Zoom forever might be convenient, but it’s a recipe for loneliness.

At the end of January, I went back to teaching my students in person for the first time in 10 months. It was only two days a week, and an hour and a half at a time. We were all avoiding contact and wearing masks, so normal human interaction was almost nonexistent. But for me, it was like springtime in Paris. I started sleeping better; my mood improved; I became more energetic and optimistic.

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https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/04/zoom-remote-work-loneliness-happiness/618473/

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