I lost my job just *before* the pandemic. It was a mixed blessing as the workplace had become extremely stressful. Not sure I would have coped well with *that* and the pandemic. Fortunately, it was not stressful financially. I had plenty of projects to do at home. We were already buying my parents' home and moving them to the "in-law" suite out back. We are mostly done with that process and the job market is opening up. Should be cause for celebration, no? Instead, I find myself somewhat terrified of going back to work. I don't want the conflict and having to accommodate ridiculous demands of the boss. I'm sure it will all work out. Just funny how things manifest in unexpected ways.
I lost my job just *before* the pandemic. It was a mixed blessing as the workplace had become extremely stressful. Not sure I would have coped well with *that* and the pandemic. Fortunately, it was not stressful financially. I had plenty of projects to do at home. We were already buying my parents' home and moving them to the "in-law" suite out back. We are mostly done with that process and the job market is opening up. Should be cause for celebration, no? Instead, I find myself somewhat terrified of going back to work. I don't want the conflict and having to accommodate ridiculous demands of the boss. I'm sure it will all work out. Just funny how things manifest in unexpected ways.