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Returning to work

Returning to work

I start back at work on Monday. Im doing 3 hours Mon, Wed & Fridays for now with the view to increase hopefully back to fulltime if I can handle that.

I have to go into the office on Monday to set up my laptop but they have organised a meeting room for me. After that Ill be working from home until I am more able to handle being in the office.

Im seriously excited but anxious as all wrapped together. Ive been off work for 2 years and havent been in the office for like 2.5 maybe even 3 years.

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Wow @ClockFace ! Thanks for the update! That's such great news!

Are you returning to your previous workplace?

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@tyme

Yeah same place and same team I was in. I imagine my role will be different but thats ok, Im just stoked to be going back to work.

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Totally! @ClockFace

For me, work provided accountability, stability and routine.

SANE workers were off since Christmas. I've been so 'lost' during the break. I didn't even realise today was Friday!

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@tyme

Yeah I think it will give me a lot of routine, thats something Im missing.

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I look forward to hearing how it goes. Do you feel ready @ClockFace ?

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Yeah, Im a bit unsure that I remember what it is that I do. I keep telling myself that I will pick it back up quickly but after 2 years Im sure a lot has changed so Im in for a learning curve.

I am very aware that once I finish work I will crash out and sleep for a while. I have naps in the afternoon now, Im positive that I will sleep quite deeply after work for a while.

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When do you start @ClockFace ?

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@tyme tomorrow. Im getting really anxious. I know it will be ok but still having mini freak outs. At a point where Ill be glad that its over.

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I'll be thinking of you. All the best. Take deep breaths and tell yourself you can do it @ClockFace

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My first week at work is over and I managed all my hours and other than being totally exhausted by the end of it each day its gone really well. Im looking forward to increasing my hours but I wont do that for at least another fortnight and even then it will only be adding another 6 hours a week. Small steps but Im starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

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