What’s lost with remote work.
I’ve been working remotely for over a year and a half. Such is the nature of living in Canada while working at The Times. So when the pandemic arrived last spring, little really changed for me in my professional life. I still log on from my living room, participate in video meetings, commit acts of journalism. But in one way, my work life has actually improved: With everyone working from home, the need for video meetings has increased, so I get see my colleagues more. And seeing your colleagues, it turns out, is important for your mental health. Being in the office offers us a chance to form casual as well as deep relationships with colleagues, both of which contribute to a sense of community. And while a Zoom meeting isn’t the same as bumping into a colleague in the kitchen or grabbing an after-work drink, I actually find my meeting-heavy days more fulfilling. I do hope to be able to spend more time in person with the people I spend most of my days connected to in the future, but for now, video conferencing helps. |
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