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How do you not feel lazy at your wfh job? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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First ill preface that I know i am REALLY spoiled to even have a wfh job. Im honestly amazed something like this exists.

Which leads me to my question. Im good at my job, its a great company, I get nothing but good feedback. But honestly, its easy. Really if anyone wanted to learn, they could do it. I feel guilty pretty much everyday at how easy it is. But the fact that its easy also makes it really difficult to put in 45 hours of real work. I try to use some of the time for educational videos or something related to work but honestly with my adhd mind, 9 hours is a lot unless im SUPER busy.

All my previous work has been jobs running around all day, fixing problems, managing people, which I dont want to go back to necessarily but sometimes I miss it. I work very well in chaos.

I have tried meds to zoink me out and they do work, but I prefer not to be dependent.

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[–] razorcandy@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 1 week ago

The important thing is that you aren’t behind on your existing responsibilities. Even in some office jobs, not everyone is productive 100% of their 8-9 hour shifts.

You can always ask for additional responsibilities/training, offer to help your coworkers, or take a second (maybe part-time) job if you want to keep your skills sharp. Or use the free time to teach yourself something that you are interested in even if it’s not work-related.

Feel free to ignore this next part if you feel it doesn’t apply to you, but I’ve always been afraid to get too comfortable at work when I was in a situation like yours if something were to happen to my current job. Nothing feels certain or secure anymore - layoffs, new technologies, changes in leadership, company failing or deciding you are under-utilized… - I like to have backup options in case I find myself out of work.