Not that interesting?
Well, I’m actually going to work at work.
In the office.
In Cambridge, 150+ miles away.
For the first time since November 2019! (I think, I can’t really remember)
I’m both excited and kind of anxious. I can’t wait to see everyone, and the drive doesn’t worry me. But, I have no idea what the etiquette is for greeting people. I’m guessing no hugs right? And for my visiting French colleagues, no bises? That makes me sad. I like the familiarity and routine, habitualness of the kiss on each cheek – it’s a sign of mutual respect and a warm greeting, showing two people are pleased to see each other.
And I always hug my work friends when I see them, because they’re friends as well as colleagues.
But I suppose, this time, that’s probably not OK. How do I tell though?
Also, I’d better read up on the rules about going into the office. I suspect I need to do a COVID test first, which’ll be fun at 4.30am.
Why so early? Well, if I hit the M6 toll before 6am its cheaper and I love a bargain. Also the A14 is a bastard and best approached as early as possible so you don’t end up sitting in a queue for an hour for the sake of 12miles.
So wish me luck! Let’s see if I can get through two days without insulting anyone, overstepping personal space bubbles, or catching COVID. Oh, or triggering the work arsehole who I’m almost definitely going to have to see.
Yeah, I’m going to need luck.
Smelly Socks and Garden Peas 
Great post.
Totally with you on avoiding traffic.
I’ve just started a new job with some office days and I must say, I love being back to making contact with other humans and being professional!
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how’d it go?? Anyone keen for a hug?
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Yeah got some hugs and some bises. So amazing to see my friends after so long.
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Good luck! The adjustment will take some time but it’ll get easier as well.
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No time to adjust, off back home again this afternoon. Just a flying visit.
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Good luck. It is odd to see work colleagues after being apart for so long. I went into the office for the first time a few weeks ago. Last week, I went on my first work-related trip in over two years. It’s definitely an adjustment.
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O M G! It was awesome. I saw my actual friends I’ve known for 15 years and hasn’t seen in 2.5yrs. We hugged, we gossiped, we complained about kids, we planner and decided work stuff, we laughed. I’m exhausted but totally high on the endorphins too.
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Hope it’s going ok. 😀
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It was just brilliant thank you.
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Good luck! I am sure you will soon get into it.
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Well I’ve arrived with minimal A14-related stress, so that’s a good start. Only trouble is I can’t get into the building until 8.30am…
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Oh no maybe you need a coffee.
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I’d had two already by then …
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