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The average workday increased during the pandemic’s early weeks (2020)

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114 points robtherobber | 1 comments | 16 May 25 09:43 UTC | HN request time: 0.224s | source
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Koshima ◴[16 May 25 13:17 UTC] No.44005133[source]▶
The remote work era exposed a strange paradox: while we saved time on commutes, we often ended up working longer. Maybe it’s because our calendars became too accessible, or perhaps the "out of sight, out of mind" fear kicked in for managers. Either way, the true cost of this shift is still playing out.
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1. al_borland ◴[16 May 25 15:29 UTC] No.44006658[source]▶
A lot of people I know who work from home feel the need to prove they are just as productive (or more) at home, so they can keep doing it and keep their job while being out of sight. They also take fewer breaks, because it feels like they aren’t working, or getting away with something. Those in the office take liberal breaks and just chat a lot, while still feeling like they are working, because they are at work.