Working from home has been a big change for many of us and as we go into our 4th week of lockdown the DESKGO team would like to share their experiences of what it’s been like to work from home.
Jo – Office Manager
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
I am enjoying not having to drive to and from work and spending more time with my children the lack of commute allows me.
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
My biggest challenge has been trying to engage 2 children in education at the same time as my work hours. My children are at an age where they learn through discussion, questions and play. Therefore, no matter what I ask them to do, during break times I need to help them and discuss all these things with them.
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
I miss lots, I miss the office calm, the structured day, the people and of course the coffee!
Nick – Head of Business Development
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
I like being able to go for a nice walk in my local area at lunch and thoroughly enjoy being able to defrost tasty dinners.
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
I have no furniture as I have only just moved and the van rental firm I use are shut! The second biggest challenge is not watching the original A-Team series on Paramount (starts at 5 pm every day)
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
I miss humans! I miss an audience and I miss food supplied by my directors! Most of all I miss the separation from my home and my workplace.
Sohail – General Accountant
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
The best thing about working from home is being able to have breakfast every day during the week, not just on the weekends.
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
Working from home is not an issue, it’s the fact that you can’t go out to socialise after work or on weekends. I do really miss going to the gym.
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
I do miss the office ambience in DESKGO, we have a very positive workplace culture.
Mikaela – General Accountant
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
I am feeling the benefit of not having to commute to the office every day. I am saving myself over an hour every day on the commute; over 6 hours a week otherwise spent sitting in the car/ traffic that I can now use how I choose to. Plus, it’s good to know that the reduced travel means that not only am I benefitting; but the environment too.
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
Generally, I have found the benefits to outweigh any challenges which we might have faced. I have found it easy to structure my day and not let work overlap too much with my personal time, which I always thought would be the biggest challenge.
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
Human interaction! Although I’m enjoying working from home, and we are all used to communicating via email and Slack etc, nothing beats face-to-face interaction. We have a fantastic team of people that get on very well. Normally in the office, I would get to interact with everyone, regardless of whether we work in the same department but working from home means don’t get the same opportunities to do that. Plus, we have some great office banter!
Rosie – Marketing Executive
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
I like being able to cook or exercise on my lunch break. I also like working in jogging bottoms and a top.
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
I would say my biggest challenge is my slow Wi-Fi due to being in a little village. The DESKGO office has fast WIFI and a good phone signal so it’s not usually a problem.
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
I miss the great team. We all get on so well and have great office banter.
Andrew – Marketing Executive
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
I enjoy being able to look away from the screen and see my dogs playing in the garden!
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
Snacking! I’m working from the dining table and the snack cupboard stares at me all day.
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
Firstly, the company at lunch and good conversation. Secondly, the super-fast Wi-Fi. Lastly, the lake views!
Sophie – Marketing Assistant
What have you been enjoying about working from home?
I’ve loved being able to take my Sausage dog for a walk during lunch and having an extra hour in bed is also a massive bonus seeing as I don’t have to commute!
What has been your biggest challenge working from home?
The first week I struggled to get into a routine and stay focused on one task, as being a fairly new member to the DESKGO team, I’m still learning and finding my feet.
What do you miss about working at the DESKGO co-working offices?
My office chair and desk! My desk at home is tiny and I’ve had to steal my brother’s gaming chair, which hasn’t gone down too well. I also drink a lot of tea during the day and the instant boiling water tap at the DESKGO office is a real godsend!
So, what do you miss about your office? Or are you loving working from home? Either way, the DESKGO team hope you are all staying safe and doing the best you can during these unprecedented times. If you would like some tips on how to stay productive whilst working from home please click here.