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One thought on “The strain of isolation: Shift to telecommuting amplifies stressors

  1. I’m a semi-retired empty nester who has a dedicated home office and equipment, so I can work comfortably and with few interruptions. It has to be very stressful for people who are suddenly required to work from home with no suitable space and subject to interruptions from family members who don’t understand that you really are working. Just shifting mindset (yours and your family’s) to adapt to the new work environment is difficult and doesn’t happen over night. Good luck to all who are trying to cope with this change, and hopefully it won’t last long.

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