How bad is your ‘back to work’ dread today?

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For those who have been off the whole Xmas period, how do you spend your last day off?

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norris_green@reddit

I quite like my job, but I'm 51 and getting to the stage where I just don't want to work any more. I would much rather just bum around the house with the family, just doing what I want, when I want. I've got another 15 or 16 years more working though, so bar a lottery win, I'm just going to have to get on with it. Life, eh?!

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Sporting_Hero_147@reddit

Well done getting to that stage at 51. I hit that stage at 18.

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Madamemercury1993@reddit

For real. I’m 30 and I’m just like… how much longer can I realistically do this?

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gizmoglitch@reddit

Feeling this now at 40. I'm so tired.

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count_crow@reddit

I'm the same age but what's the alternative? Sit on the dole? Work is hard, it always has been. They probably could make it easier for us all but they won't, so there's no use fretting. Just try and fill your remaining time not at work with things you enjoy.

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Milky_Finger@reddit

Feels like as the generations have gone from one to the next, the slap of existential dread from capitalism is hitting harder and much earlier in life.

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Latte-Addict@reddit

Gawd, I'm a couple of years older, been in factory work for the past 18 years. I hate going to work nowadays. I get slight relief when something breaks down, they start asking people if they want an early night, can never say no, although it means less wage the following week. But Mum left me some inheritance when she passed away Christmas 2022 and I'm very tempted to quit and travel the world. Chances are when I'm 60+, I might not be fit enough to do that. Dreaming of course, I wouldn't be brave enough to do that Oh well, back to work tonight!

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Working-Pound-9909@reddit

Shit eh ?....I know

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EquivalentIsopod7717@reddit

I'm in my mid-30s and at that stage.

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Positive_Ad3450@reddit

I’ve now hit that stage at 39 😩

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sausagepaula@reddit

This is exactly my mind set at the moment. I’ve sick of being a slave to the tax man, sitting in traffic and being scared I’m going to do something wrong in my job. I’d be even happy if I could go part time

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Dyztructive@reddit

Brutal. No way I am working past 50, thankfully investing in my 30's will allow me to retire early.

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kumquat_may@reddit

Nice. Wonder how.many others have that foresight

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Brave-Surprise5479@reddit

We should start a club.

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Jamsy4@reddit

🙋🏻‍♀️....count me in.

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Numbers666@reddit

are you me ?

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PMme-YourPussy@reddit

could have done with another week off. New years day was sleep til noon then do all the stuff I needed to sort before going back to work.

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Obvious-Water569@reddit

Nothing to "dread" as such. But I can't tell you I had much get-up-and-go this morning.

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PositiveConsistent69@reddit

I've had 14 MONTHS OFF (maternity leave). Tomorrow is a big day for us. I'm going back to work albeit for 2 days and our son is going to nursery. All in all, I'm excited. I like my job, nursery will benefit our child and it will be a property, definite routine.

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InsurancePurple4630@reddit

All the best. This was my wife and I 3 months ago. Our 11 months, (at the time) would cry when we handed her over to the nursery staffs. Now she happly reaches out to them and loves it. We've seen a big change in her development.

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PositiveConsistent69@reddit

Thank you! I'm so glad to hear your daughter is getting on so well. My son cried during his settling in sessions, refused to eat or drink and didn't want to play. I hope he will adjust!

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Defiant-Table-9131@reddit

He will adjust pretty quickly. Mine was the same for his settling in sessions but within a couple of weeks of going properly he would hold his arms out to be taken. This morning I dropped him off after the Christmas break, expected a few tears but he held his arms out and cuddled into his key person with the biggest cuddle.

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llksg@reddit

Just sharing in case this feels right for other folks with little ones starting nursery soon - Our nursery has a different approach to settling in to short sessions which the rest of my NCT group seem to have been doing. Our Baby’s key worker came to our house for an hour the week before she started to play with baby at home. Then when baby started nursery she went straight in for a full day. Their ethos is that by meeting the key worker in their safe environment they will trust them more quickly and then by doing the full day they get to know the nursery routines wayyyy more quickly. First day she was happy to be handed to her leyworker and she cried when she watched us walk out of the door but didn’t cry for more than 4/5mins. She did cry when I picked her up at the end of the day for maybe the first 6/8 days but other than that she settled in SO fast and she absolutely loves it.

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Acceptable-Sentence@reddit

He will, they all do! Best you can do is a very quick drop off, makes it easier for the staff and the child. The longer you drag it out, the worse for all concerned

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Gemmayes@reddit

Wow

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Mi_santhrope@reddit

14 months! Jesus, I need to get pregnant. I don't think I've even had 14 consecutive days off in my adult life, aside from maybe a couple of illnesses. Good luck!

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merrycrow@reddit

I've been on paternity leave since September, not going back to work until February. Great as the baby is, I can't wait to rejoin the adult world.

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Murphthegurth@reddit

Be ready for your house to be struck by a toddler led plague.

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tittychittybangbang@reddit

Good god you’re organised! Congratulations on the birth of your son and I wish you all a peaceful transition as you embark on your new journey as working parents and nursery life. welcome to the club! We have no snacks because our kids at them all.

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tiorzol@reddit

Nice, big milestone. My wife is back full time tomorrow too, she's been doing 2 days so it's not much of a change but still a big one.

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PositiveConsistent69@reddit

It really is. I'm starting off with 2 days and see how we get on. I used to do 4 days before he was born but don't want to go back to 4 days again until he is in school. Good luck to you, your wife and your little one, I hope you all thrive.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Wow, best of luck with your return!

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Difficult-Post-3320@reddit

I took today off and wish I hadn't. Being at home has been depressing as heck, looking forward to the office tomorrow tbh.

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AlbatrossGullible488@reddit

The 'back to work' dread is hitting me pretty hard today, like a post-holiday reality check! It's always a tough transition after the festive break. I spent my last day off savoring the last moments of relaxation – you know, some lazy Netflix binge-watching, indulging in leftover holiday treats, and maybe a bit of procrastination. It's like the calm before the storm.

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bduk92@reddit

0/10 It's more of a "can't be bothered, meh", sort of feeling really. Worst part will be the obligatory "oh yeah my Christmas was great, the kids loved it blah blah" on repeat for the first half of the day.

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Sinister_Grape@reddit

Oh Christ I didn’t even think about this, I’m about to hear the same things repeated 15 times to different people.

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Specific_Tap7296@reddit

Oh no, I hadn't factored in the happy new yearing and how was your christmasing...

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

The standard office script!!

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Sinister_Grape@reddit

Pretty bad. I like my job, I like my bed even more.

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Internal-Fall-266@reddit

I didn't have all that time off but I dread going back every day so never sleep. I spent all last year being an absolute mug working while everyone else was sick and then got their Christmas leave approved and mine being rejected

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ConduciveMammal@reddit

I booked a few extra days off. Only problem is I forgot to book the first day back off so now I have to work one day before another 3 days off. Utter bellend

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Nuuuuuuuuu 😂

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oglop121@reddit

i've got another 3 weeks off ama

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

How does it feel being a superior being right now?

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Fluid_Environment_40@reddit

Well I'm starting a new job today so I'm feeling a lot more positive than I usually would be!

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Cakeski@reddit

I only slept for three hours last night :)

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Curiousferrets@reddit

Worse than normal as I'm I'll and have to.call in. ,,😞

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Dr_Gillian_McQueef@reddit

Tested positive for Covid yesterday so I'll be having a few more days off. Feel like death though.

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Pixel_Official@reddit

Got lucky came into work and no managers came in, the shift manager put us on hygiene which basically means walk around all shift

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egvp@reddit

I really, really don't want to go back. I started a new job just before Christmas and I'm really regretting it. I'm hoping it's just because I didn't really get into the swing of things before finishing for Christmas.

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Mavericks7@reddit

I'm sort of similar. I'm in a higher paying job. But the staff I manage just piss me off to the core. To the point I think about it over the weekend. My plan is to power through another year, get that CV experience and then take a lower paying (bit hopefully happier) job elsewhere

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flight147z@reddit

>ting and I’ll be honest I’ve spent Christmas looking for a different job. I took this one out of necessity following unexpectedly being made redundant but within a week it was apparent it wasn’t for me. I’m using literally none of my skills or experience and I want out. I’ve gone as far as seriously considering not going back. I'm starting a new job tomorrow after 11 years in my current job - some helpful comments in this thread

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deathschemist@reddit

it took me 6 months to get into the swing of things at my current job, honestly. you'll get there. of course my job _doesn't_ stop for holidays, at all. if i want time off at any point i gotta book that shit off. today's my first day off since boxing day hence why i'm not answering op's question. but yeah no you should be fine after some time. probably not even as long as i took lmao.

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TheSquireOfTheShire@reddit

Nothing makes sense in a new work environment at first. I look after a variety of teams in different departments and countries. Ialways tell my new colleagues, three months - if you spend the first three months losing sleep, eating unhealthy, working too hard or late to prove a point, you'll just be tired, unproductive and anxious. It's a new place with new people who, at times, feel like they speak another language or abbreviations, you also are getting familiar with products, systems, targets, the organisation structure of who does what and, of course, asking for help is your friend l, not your enemy. Give it three months, and remember to breathe - it's just a job

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myromeo@reddit

I’m also in this boat. Tomorrow marks my 3 months since starting and I’ll be honest I’ve spent Christmas looking for a different job. I took this one out of necessity following unexpectedly being made redundant but within a week it was apparent it wasn’t for me. I’m using literally none of my skills or experience and I want out. I’ve gone as far as seriously considering not going back.

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95jo@reddit

I’m in a similar boat after starting my new job mid December. I don’t think I feel as strongly as you do, but I definitely resonate with the sentiment. I’m not looking forward to going back. But, as others have said, I’m going to give it 3 months before making a rash decision. Good luck!

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robuk98@reddit

Give it 3-6 months and see how you feel. Hope things get a little easier for you!

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just_boy57@reddit

I’m kind of in the same boat. My 3 month pronation technically finishes tomorrow, our first day back at work properly. It’s been nice having time off over Xmas for a change, though. I used to only get 3 days break, but have had 10 this time!

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gogo__yubari@reddit

If it’s any help at all I’ve felt like this at every job I’ve had, it’s a huge adjustment and the unfamiliarity of everything is so jarring I left my previous job because it got taken over by new management and I was miserable for a year before I left. Still, when I started my current job I hated it and regretted leaving and seriously considered going back. I gave myself 6 months to see how I felt and told myself if I was still unhappy then I could look for a new job. By the time my 6 month deadline rolled around I’d forgotten all about it and now 3 years on I’m so happy there and can’t believe I ever considered leaving It might not be the right job for you, but it might also be a case of just needing to adjust and get used to it. The 6 month deadline I gave myself really helped me as it reminded me there was a way out and it didn’t have to be my job forever, and it took loads of self imposed pressure off myself Give yourself time, remember adjusting isn’t an immediate thing and that unfamiliarity can be really difficult to manage, but also your new job and workplace will become more familiar over time. If you’re still unhappy in 6 months, look for something else and move on

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All_within_my_hands@reddit

Zero bad. No sense wasting energy fretting over something you have no control over.

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Mavericks7@reddit

My biggest issue is, I say this to myself. Hell I even say it out loud. But the 30 seconds later. I'm worrying about it again.

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Luminary_ofthe_Stars@reddit

Im on vacation everysingle day cuz i love my occupation ay ay ayyyyyyyy

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

This is the mental self discipline I could only dream of 😂

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All_within_my_hands@reddit

It's more ambivalent laziness if I'm honest. Worrying takes too much effort and I simply can't be arsed!

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InternetPerson00@reddit

you have a super power and you dont even realise it. If you ran a super power, you also wouldnt be arsed to commit war crimes. It would be amazing.

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nope-pasaran@reddit

Whenever I start ruminating and worrying I now tell myself "does this accomplish anything or does it just make me feel like shit? Can I do something tangible to fix my problem right in this instant?" If the answer is no and that I'll just feel like shit, in about half the cases I end up calming down because it's no use to make yourself feel bad. (In the other half of cases I still end up a stressed mess lol)

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Maester_Magus@reddit

>Worrying takes too much effort and I simply can't be arsed! The classic British antidote to classic British anxiety. That should be our national mantra.

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Eastern_Canary2150@reddit

Easier said than done though. Believe it or not, most people can’t just switch off their feelings unless you know the secret?

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All_within_my_hands@reddit

*Believe it or not* I've not commented on other people doing it, only myself.

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Eastern_Canary2150@reddit

Sorry, no intention with that. Check your PM’s bud, sent you a message

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HamsterEagle@reddit

The hero we need.

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SkiingGiraffe247@reddit

I’m with you.

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Immediate_Cause2902@reddit

Me too!!! Jealous

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Hot-Conversation-174@reddit

Stop dreaming and start doing then. Nobosy else can do it for you! Good luck!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Thanks, I’m cured! 😂

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Hot-Conversation-174@reddit

You joke but if you want to do something you have to take control and do it. I didnt say its easy. But if you just act like it'll never happen, it'll never happen. Why is it so difficult to spin it the other way? It isn't. You just ultimately don't want to.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I have bipolar and borderline personality disorder.

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Hot-Conversation-174@reddit

I have chronic depression, bipolar, anger issues, a strew of physical disabilities too. If you ltlet those things define you, they will ruin your life.

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Apostle_1882@reddit

But you do have some control over it?

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All_within_my_hands@reddit

I categorically do not have any control over working.

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LumosGTI@reddit

You are a better person than I. It has been niggling at me all day and I work somewhere I really enjoy. It doesn't help I picked up Civ 6 over Christmas and am addicted to that

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Kila_Bite@reddit

Ta. This was good to read and hear. But yeah pretty bad ATM.

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Calo_Callas@reddit

/stoicmemes

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No-Nefariousness9539@reddit

This comment cured my scaries

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hfenn@reddit

Love this, thanks for the Sunday blues zen

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hrmarsehole@reddit

Well technically you do have control over it.

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All_within_my_hands@reddit

If I don't go back to work I can't pay the rent or feed the family, so no not in any practical sense, that's just needless pedantry.

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hrmarsehole@reddit

Yea but technically, you could find another job. You do have choices. Sometimes they’re not evident or easy.

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All_within_my_hands@reddit

It's even better when they start with *technically* and then say something daft that shows they are not paying attention. The thread is not about returning to a job you don't like, it is about returning to work after the break. Changing the job is not going to change the fact you have to return to working.

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CapeKing@reddit

A mindset I aspire to one day maintain

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MenthoL809@reddit

Love this perspective.

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stvvrover@reddit

You know what…you are right. Thank you. I needed to read that. Happy new year!

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Mean-Construction-98@reddit

I'm with you here

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Federal_Art6348@reddit

It's 2.37 am I'm drinking red wine

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jokerevo@reddit

none. I'm not back ti the 9th...

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therealstealthydan@reddit

None at all. My business is doing great, my consulting role is getting a pay increase and better bonus package. I like what I do and I have the autonomy to weave it into my life with plenty of time off with my wife and new baby.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Love that for you!

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therealstealthydan@reddit

Thanks man, it’s hard to be happy about nice things isn’t it because it always seems to come with a lot of guilt for some reason. But I’m genuinely in a good place going into 2024

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WhatAmIDoingHere2092@reddit

So intense. And I was working on Friday so like. It's only been three days!

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schaweniiia@reddit

I'm considering getting pregnant *just* to take a year off with a good excuse. I won't do it because I know it won't actually feel like time off, but the thought of not working for a whole year is *nearly* enough to change my whole life forever.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I have 3 friends on mat leave right now and I’m extremely jealous.

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PandaBallet2021@reddit

I quit. Tomorrow is my first day without the bastards!

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Weak_Life7907@reddit

Really bad. I know il sleep terribly. I dont even hate my job or anything. I think its just the whole rat race of sorting kids/waking up for work/trying to eat healthy an exercise/making tea. Its all of that.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Yeah I think this is it for me also.

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Marion_Ravenwood@reddit

Meh. I don't want to go back and really would love another week off. I have a habit of overthinking everything and taking my job far too seriously. I'm trying to go back with the mindset this year of "The company won't collapse if you make mistakes or don't understand something. If you leave they'll just replace you. If you need a day off, take one. You work so you can pay your bills and you're pretty good at your job so stop worrying about everything". We moved house three weeks ago and I really would love more time at home to potter around and sort bits out. My partner is taking the first week of January off and I can see myself at least taking a few days off later this month to get through the never ending bore that is January.

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InternetPerson00@reddit

>I can see myself at least taking a few days off later this month to get through the never ending bore that is January Yup, already sorted tomorrow to take off and another day next week. Definitely take days off if you are feeling burned out...etc

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AlternativeSea8247@reddit

Just got to remember you work to live, not live to work.

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medevil_hillbillyMF@reddit

I used to overthink and take the job too seriously. As I've gotten older, I give far less of a fuck now. It's the art of not giving a fuck you have to master. It is a very difficult skill to master for some. Age helps.

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oywiththep0odles@reddit

I start a brand new job tomorrow after months of unemployment. I've been miserable. Really looking forward to tomorrow.

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peachandbetty@reddit

I've signed up for Indeed

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PatientNeither3741@reddit

Would rather fake my own death than go to work tomorrow. Have been trying to find a job for the past year and haven’t been successful. Dreading it.

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rd3160@reddit

I was in from the 27th-29th, it was dead and very few staff were in either so I quite enjoyed it. Most people are back in tomorrow and the diary is absolutely packed so I'm absolutely dreading it.

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CanteenRaconteur@reddit

No sweat for us in Scotland. We get the 2nd of January off, too. As it should be.

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cognitiveglitch@reddit

Ready to get back to it, TBH. Hate the post Christmas depression, like to keep busy.

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Fluffy-Variety-1900@reddit

I’m on maternity leave so I have a low key annoyance to everyone around me today.

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Bellissimabee@reddit

Not dreading going back, just going to miss being at home with my partner and dogs, will be hard leaving them as we have spent a whole ten days solidly together... Still I guess it just means it gives me something to look forward too at the end of the work day.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

It’s always good to remember there’s things to look forward to :)

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MrFreak-976@reddit

Level 11

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Pizzagoessplat@reddit

Back to work?!?!? I've done fifty hours since Christmas Eve!

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robster9090@reddit

I feel quite physically sick at the thought of it.Needs must and we have to carry on

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Bimbibapbop@reddit

Can relate to this so much!

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AsTheWorldPassesBy@reddit

I share this sickness man, it gets worse every passing hour lol

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xieghekal@reddit

Same. Usually long walks help clear my air, but even a 10km walk today hasn't helped lift the feeling of utter dread.

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robster9090@reddit

Same mate, sat here trying not to sulk for my last few hours with my toddler

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Found my people

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Milky_Finger@reddit

I feel that Rob's feelings on it resonate with a lot of people, but this is also reddit and we are not representative of everyone in the UK. A lot of the same kind of person finds our way here, and it can lead to the conversation becoming consistently depressing.

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zzipper13@reddit

I feel awful. I’ve been so happy the last two weeks and don’t want it to end

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Joemac30@reddit

I probably won’t sleep well as I am feeling quite anxious.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Yeap the ‘back to school’ insomnia!

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DickEd209@reddit

Absolutely fine. Spent the day watching a few good movies, no hangover and will be akip by 10pm. I'm actually kinda looking forward to seeing a few of my colleagues, as sad as that sounds...

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Majestic-Relation-31@reddit

Im about to be laid off, so no matter how bad it gets its not going to be my problem very shortly 😀

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lemon-bubble@reddit

I am actively hoping to wake up tomorrow poorly. My mental health is in the gutter and I just cannot face going in.

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Batears1993@reddit

Bless you. I know how that feels, take each day at a time. It will get better, whether that be through moving jobs, taking some time off or getting help such as counselling, whichever is best for you.

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Cardamom_Princess@reddit

The whole day in the cinema watching movies back to back. It was nice this is the first holiday literally that I’ve let myself switch off in over a year.

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badger906@reddit

I went back early last week.. but I like my work so no biggie!

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Browny_Deluxe@reddit

oh its bad, I forget about it then suddenly BANG, I realise back I go back next day!!

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flatlanddan@reddit

I think it’s far less then the dread my family is feeling about having to pick up the slack when I’m back at work! Did a quick preview of my inbox. Loads of fun applications for a bursary project and only two mildly terrifying emails from someone up the chain. Today I cleaned my work from home desk and now I’m cooking all the bits for a fondu party for family & friends. Deep breathes, people. We can do this.

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decentlyfair@reddit

I love my job and it took me a few days to switch off. Now I am switched off I don’t want to switch back on, lol. Will be fine by 10am though.

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Its-All-Liez@reddit

My wife goes back tomorrow, I don't. Mega banter !

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PassiveChemistry@reddit

Non-existent, I really don't mind my work at all

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Green_List@reddit

A decade or two ago it would have been, from 1 to 10, - eleventythree. These days I only worry about that which matters - my family, my health, and my friends. So zero

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xerker@reddit

I've been off on parental leave since 1st December. I'm shattered, and supervising a pre-toddler can sometimes be eye wateringly boring so talking to adults other than my lovely partner will be a change of pace. He is starting nursery in a week and I need to earn money so I'm heading back to the grind. I'm not looking forward to it because I've been sick of my job for almost 2 years at this point, however my office is being stripped of asbestos so I've been moved to a fancy new office for a few months, I've got to set up my new desk and then I've also got a month of emails to pretend to care about. Then I'll probably do my weekly ritual of browsing hopelessly for a new job, finishing my application for some education for a career change, might print off some bullshit and look at it, go for a coffee with people I haven't seen for a month and then it will probably be Friday where I'll knock off early because no work will have been done anyway. I guess my back to work dread isn't properly going to happen until Sunday, luckily "blue Monday" isn't for another week after that... (Side note: blue Monday is a commercial term to make people depressed so they buy more holidays... Don't buy into the bullshit.)

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marcdk217@reddit

I'm not feeling great about it tbh, I didn't enjoy my job last year at all, and although I know there are a few projects heading my way at the start of this year, I no longer really have any enthusiasm for the job.

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Jamsy4@reddit

What job do you do?

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marcdk217@reddit

IT. Mainly SCCM admin with some server admin, some software dev. Just pretty bored of it all to be honest, but the company is good, and allows me to wfh and do flexible hours.

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Jamsy4@reddit

Well that's something at least but yeah, it sucks when you don't like your job.

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Specific_Tap7296@reddit

Same. Considering looking for something new but then there's the interview dread

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Adorable-Gas-3926@reddit

Can’t wait to get back to it tomorrow, anyone who is dreading it is in the wrong job. You work most of your life, make sure your doing something you enjoy and if your not maybe it’s time to start putting things in place so that you can get a job you enjoy.

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No_Advertising_5758@reddit

My last year of working, I retire in December..so counting holidays, weekends ,Bank Holidays and maybe a few days off on the sick ..I have about 8 months to work..

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Which-Island6011@reddit

Congratulations!! Have a great year!

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deathschemist@reddit

have a happy retirement! hope you got some hobbies, because boredom can be a killer.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Wishing you a very happy retirement.

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No_Advertising_5758@reddit

Thank you.

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Purple_rabbit@reddit

Starting a new job towards the end of the month so first thing tomorrow the notice is going in and il not have a care in the world next week of serving it.

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froghogdog19@reddit

Me too! Haven’t got a firm start date yet but will be handing my notice in very soon, with deep unerring pleasure

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throwaway384938338@reddit

Same. I handed in my three month notice in November so am working till the end of January with a couple of weeks off between. I have already told them I’m going to work from home from now and till my last day my team appreciate that it’s no worth giving me any long tail work before now and when I leave. Going to ease myself into 2024

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mentallyill-girl@reddit

Nice. Good luck in your new job

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pallindromeh@reddit

Same! Good luck. My notice will be finished in 10 days… can’t wait but equally nervous for the new venture

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Pepega_Paradise@reddit

Same here ! Notice is going in tomorrow!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Best of luck!!!

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tjamos8694@reddit

I’m so excited! I do absolutely nothing when I’m working and when I’m home I have to look after a toddler that likes to throw wooden vegetables at me.

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Never-Any-Horses@reddit

I always book the first week in January off. Gonna get some runs in whilst all my favourite routes are deserted and then I am heading to a spa hotel for my wife's birthday in a few days time.

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gerd50501@reddit

im off next week also and already dreading going back.

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BenCrossley@reddit

Not as bad as the 'car has its MOT tomorrow' dread.

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officialullock@reddit

That's me next week, I despise it.

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JohnCasey3306@reddit

I can't take it 😩

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goonerjack71@reddit

Massive anxiety

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oRedDeadDano@reddit

I go back next Monday, I already have the dread.

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Crayons42@reddit

Same

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RufusBowland@reddit

Teacher? I’m back next Monday. To protect my mental health towards the end of last year I decided to not give a shit about what a shitshow my school has turned into. This worked quite well so I’m aiming to maintain it for 2024 and beyond.

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Elastichedgehog@reddit

Yeah, same.

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totestoots88@reddit

Me too! Ughhhh

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SUPBarefoot_BeachBum@reddit

This year (first time ever) I’ve actually been super board and have completely lacked the motivation to do anything about it. I love being outside and doing outdoorsy things but the weather has been awful with 40-50mph winds almost daily….so I’m looking forward to getting back to work and getting out the house!

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LastDitchTryForAName@reddit

Last year I left my previous work in veterinary medicine, as an RVT, after 16 years and got a job as a floral designer. Had no dread. Looked forward to going back to work. Got to start planning for Valentine’s Day!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

That sounds like a lovely job!

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LastDitchTryForAName@reddit

Stress level is a hell of a lot lower. The only thing that dies is the occasional potted plant. Nothing bleeds. And there aren’t really a lot of “flower emergencies”. Plus, instead of going home with puke or diarrhea on my clothes or a random piece of poop in my pocket the only thing I accidentally go home with are packets of flower food or petals in my pockets.

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Kylo-The-Optimist@reddit

Can't have back to work dread when I never got any time off in the first place.

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Man-Spider1@reddit

not too bad, got two days but i know as soon as i clock in i’ll be filling bananas god i hate the smell

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Dd_8630@reddit

None. I enjoy my job. I've enjoyed my holiday, and while my monke-brain would like to continue slobbing about, I'm looking forward to smartening up and seeing my work friends and working on my projects. I recognise that not everyone is so lucky, but there's no point wasting your time getting angry or upset about work.

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Sparklebun1996@reddit

You were off?

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InMyDreamsWithYou_@reddit

Feels like I’m going back to school! (Am 45)

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HelpfulCarpenter9366@reddit

My company gave us a. Extra day off this year and I don't work Wednesdays thank God. I do not feel rested at all. I still have mild anxiety about Thursday but I reckon come Wednesday night I'm going to be not great.

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yieldbetter@reddit

The worst ever gonna brush up my cv and make a career change life is short and I am misserable

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squishyleg@reddit

You got this!! Lots of opportunities out there I’m sure 🙂

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CookinCheap@reddit

The usual trembling and sweating in bed from 3-5:30, so no difference

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secret_ninja2@reddit

Not too bad just yet as i'm working from home for the first week, the real fear will be next week when i need to commute again

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chikkensoop@reddit

Absolutely terrible, spent a long time looking forward to Christmas which has always been my favourite time of the year. Due to various reasons this has turned out to be the most disastrous, awful Christmas I've ever had the misfortune to suffer through. Was expecting to go back to a shit job feeling at least a little relaxed after my favourite holiday but I'm more stressed now than I was when I started my holiday 2 weeks ago :(

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Gullible-Bug6018@reddit

I’m dreading going back. I’m the subject of rumours that have no basis in reality. And while I know that I’ve done nothing wrong, the idea of being gossiped about, getting the cold shoulder from my colleagues, and the worry that somebody will try and use the lies to stab me in the back has fuelled my anxiety and depression. So yeah, really not looking forward to going back tomorrow.

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Working-Pound-9909@reddit

I'm off till the 8th Jan, to allow new IT system to be installed 12 months ago , fxcking fuming , I don't want extra holiday in January ffs!......and everyone at company knows it will still be a cluster fxck

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Alexboogeloo@reddit

Absolutely none of it for years. I love what I do and it’s only work after all.

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Bright-Bee@reddit

I’ve had 3 weeks off back on Wednesday, I think I’m actually looking forward to it 😂

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latinsk@reddit

It's always really bad, so this time I booked it off, and I'm spending the day going to yoga and getting a massage and manicure

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TusShona@reddit

The next day back is going to be so much worse lol

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

That sounds PERFECT

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latinsk@reddit

I do feel rather pleased with myself

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EquivalentIsopod7717@reddit

Going back on the 8th, but been unable to truly switch off over Christmas and have been ruminating. This is the year this will change. I'm probably moving and very likely changing jobs.

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Mungo_Mango7@reddit

It's pretty bad. I'm just so fed up of being a line manager. I need a job ASAP which doesn't involve line management. Currently updating CV which has put me in worse mood 😂

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Positive_Ad3450@reddit

My back to work dread is bad, today is my last day off. I’m dreading the early morning starts and feeling exhausted after 12 hours of hard graft. I’m also dreading what state it is in as the person covering me doesn’t care as much. I just hope my bosses don’t expect me to do last weeks work as well as current work and extras thrown on top of it. I’d love to learn something else and be self employed but at the moment it’s a wild dream.

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TusShona@reddit

Obviously I don't *want* to go back to work, but I've made it easier on myself knowing that I'm only in for 3 and a half days this week to ease my way back into it.. Then I only have another 3 weeks until I'm off for another full week and after that I'll get a short holiday or long weekend once a month until I'm off for summer holidays. I'm basically just giving myself something to look forward to just to soften the blow.

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Intelligent_Ring_712@reddit

Starting new job on Wednesday and looking forward to it. Massive changes from previous work place but I hope I’ll adapt to it.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Lots of people starting new jobs it seems! Best of luck with it!

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Intelligent_Ring_712@reddit

Thank you, I do agree with you as I wasn’t expecting as many people to be starting new jobs on this thread.

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CDHmajora@reddit

Finished all my year end bullshit last week :) So I just have some boring ass reports to prepare tomorrow :) boring but not stressful in the slightest.

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Zauberhaex@reddit

I start on Wednesday but am on call tomorrow morning for emergencies. It isn‘t that I dread going back, I like my work and it will be nice seeing my coworkers again, but I could have done with a much longer holiday. December was stressful and I was sick and I feel like I could do with a few more days off to relax and recharge.

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rothersidelife@reddit

I work from home.. absolute bonus

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MMO_Junkie@reddit

I've been a remote worker for the past year and a half but due to a relationship break up, I took the plunge and moved to the city where my office is located. I am going in for the first time Tuesday and I am pretty nervous about it. I've never met my colleagues face to face and being remote for so long hasn't helped the feelings of wondering what its going to be like being in an office again.

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rothersidelife@reddit

You got it.. it will be fine I’m sure

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Hamnan1984@reddit

Me too, still dreading it !

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DM321456@reddit

I have been off since the 13th of December, dreading to think what my email inbox looks like! Might have to spend the 4 day week just sorting that out 😅

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Milky_Finger@reddit

Pretty sure that the run in I managed to have with HR leading up to christmas break, is going to give the company an excuse to let me go since they've not managed to turn a profit last year and many people only got a quarter of their bonus. I also had really weird targets that I tried hard to hit but I could tell they made them unreasonably out of the scope of my job, to get me to dedicate time after hours to hit them. Really shitty, honestly. So tomorrow is the first day I'm looking for a new job and expecting to be on the phone to a lot of recruiters. It's the best time of the year to get started with a new challenge because frankly this job has been 3 years of ever increasing bollocks.

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TommyHorror@reddit

Looking forward to the overtime conversation that’s coming 👌

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pennikin@reddit

Not bad ! Just got home from nhs job ! Two days off now

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UKTonyK@reddit

Absolutely dreading it.

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PurpleJager@reddit

Ten days off then 4am wake-up tomorrow.....that's the dreaded part not work itself

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dman10000000@reddit

I jumped online earlier to sort my emails out and create a rough to do list - I just couldn’t bare the anxiety and I feel much better knowing what I’m walking into 😅

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Beggatron14@reddit

Not bad at all, I don’t go back to work until 8th

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Comprehensive_War284@reddit

Just mostly can't be bothered because I know this week will just be slow. People I need things from still won't be back or will be "playing catch up" so I'll be ignored, and then given an even tighter deadline to get things finished in because of their delays... ...which means there'll be lots of people wanting to chinwag with me instead about trivial shit. Christmas was fine. Don't care about NYE. That's all I have to say on it.

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hazbaz1984@reddit

I’m not back for another week.

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what_a_jam_tart@reddit

Half half I'd love a couple more days to take all the Christmas decorations down and clean up properly after our new year party. I'm looking forward to starting a new year, though. I've been promoted at work and am getting a raise soon and this might be the year I become a mum or we might do an all inclusive holiday and I'm already looking forward to the outdoor swimming season so yeah a lot is coming my way and I'm ready for it. Still can't be arsed to wake up at 4:30 tomorrow morning though I think that's the worst part of it all!

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StiffAssedBrit@reddit

Pretty bad. All of the stuff that customers couldn't be bothered to deal with, in the two weeks before Christmas, will suddenly be urgent and they'll all want it sorting now!

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kinglitecycles@reddit

It's an odd one for me this year - I spent all last year off work, first with burnout and stress due to the working conditions at my previous office job, and then I spent the second half of last year preparing to go self-employed. It's crunch time now, but almost anything has to be better than what I left behind last year. I've got a little bit of seasonal work at a friend's company starting 2nd Jan (tomorrow) for a couple of weeks so I'll be OK this month. No dread at all for the first time in years, perhaps just a bit of trepidation and anxiety about baine able to make enough to survive. Wish me luck!

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TinMan242@reddit

Honestly kinda looking forward to the routine again ( at least for the first few days lol ). I’ve been doing things with bunch of mates for the past 9 days and spent it with family but I think it’s time to get back to it again. No doubt I’ll wish for another holiday after this first week…

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BrianLikesCheese@reddit

I'm retired so no dread at all. But I used to hate this time of year when I was working - turning out in the morning while it was still dark to trudge to work.

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Steenies@reddit

Zero, I'm looking forward to it. I like my job. I know, it seems crazy. But I like my job and my son has been an absolute handful this Christmas. Potty training is.... An experience.

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MidnightStars101@reddit

Looking forward to it actually.

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leclercwitch@reddit

Bad! It’s a new job though and I like my job a lot. I’ve just loved the break.

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bummedintheface@reddit

Looking after my kids and dog, doing all the cooking, cleaning etc cos wife is on day four of covid. I can't fucking wait to go back to work.

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Hot_Chocolate92@reddit

I’ve unfortunately had to work between Christmas and new year so not really had a lot of time off…

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Unlikely_Egg@reddit

I have an interview on Friday for a job I really really want, so I'm fretting about that more than the idea of work tomorrow!

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Jamsy4@reddit

Hey, good luck with that.

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Unlikely_Egg@reddit

Thanks!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

All the very best of luck to you!

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Unlikely_Egg@reddit

Thank you!

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severusblake@reddit

Had enough of my family so I can't wait. Trouble is I'm back in a week

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lordofthedancesaidhe@reddit

None at all

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MysteryNortherner@reddit

Not really bothered. I've got bigger things to worry about, primarily preparing for my dad to pop his clogs with terminal cancer. I imagine facing death is far worse than going back to work.

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gemmyl@reddit

About six.

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ChequeredTrousers@reddit

I’m quitting my job tomorrow and will probably get put on garden leave. Delighted.

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luckeratron@reddit

What's your notice period? Are you looking at 12 weeks of leave you lucky git.

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ChequeredTrousers@reddit

Haha no, just 4, plus a week unpaid before my start date. Can’t complain though!

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Beneficial-Essay-857@reddit

Not a great time do to the gardening but enjoy the time off!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

All the very best to you!

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ChequeredTrousers@reddit

Thanks! 🩵

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Western-Mall5505@reddit

Bad, I had time off year because of my back. And the work isn't going to get any lighter in 2024.

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Not_Alpha_Centaurian@reddit

I've just sat down with a cup of tea to do a couple hours work now in preparation for tomorrow. Should hopefully take the edge off a bit and will mean it won't be completely mental from the get go. However, I find myself browsing reddit already, so not off to a great start.

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Adventurous-Smile251@reddit

None yet. I finished 21st and start back 9th 🙌

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ThatsMrShorTassToYou@reddit

I'm fine to be honest. I don't go back until Thursday, but I've had an absolutely lovely Christmas break and for once I'm feeling pretty well rested. I often end up poorly for the whole break with some kind of winter bug cough and cold thing and this year I've managed to avoid that so it's been great. I'm looking forward to having some kind of routine again and eating more sensibly as well.

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CliffyGiro@reddit

Typical office hours Defaultism and English Defaultism all in just one post. Good work.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Not every post is going to be relevant to everyone and their highly unique circumstances pal 😂

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CliffyGiro@reddit

For about a 10% of the population the 2nd is a public holiday. 15% of the U.K. work shifts then you’ve got all your other variables. “highly unique” is hyperbole.

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Beneficial_Past_5683@reddit

If you have back to work dread; first thing, hand your notice in. Life is too short.

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mathcampbell@reddit

None. Tomorrow is a bank holiday in Scotland (because giving everyone it off officially just saves everyone phoning in sick, common sense really), and office decided we wouldn’t open Wednesday and since I don’t work Thursday/Friday I won’t be back in till Monday. On the bad side tho I’ve literally had a cold, a fever and now a lingering chest infection since middle of December and it’s finally letting up, just in time to go back to work. Doesn’t seem fair somehow but that’s life.

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Fancy-Prompt-7118@reddit

High

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Fantastic-Bother3296@reddit

Immense. Fucking hate it

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Aphantasia_Sucks@reddit

I'm looking forward to going back because I love my job.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I’m so envious of this, I’ve never really quite figured out what I want to do ‘when I grow up’ (I’m 31 😂)

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Aphantasia_Sucks@reddit

Please don't be lol It took me 44 years to get to this point. Lots of ups and downs, lots of jobs I hated. I found out I was autistic at 40, because of that, I know why I had ups and downs and I know why I had jobs I hated. Now I'm doing something I love, the people, the environment but I had to work hard to get there. I still don't know what I want to do but I do have an idea and I hope my job leads to that. If not, I can't say I didn't try.

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Herbiphwoar@reddit

I fell quite inspired by your trajectory and your passion for your work- would you mind sharing what you do for work now? Thank you in advance xx

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Aphantasia_Sucks@reddit

It's taken me years to feel this good lol I work in a library. I mostly do admin. Might sound boring to others but to me it's an important job that I've been trusted to do. That feeling of trust is what keeps me going.

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Herbiphwoar@reddit

No that’s amazing! I wanted to be a librarian when I was younger and totally disregarded that calling. Thank you for sharing 💗

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Fit-Special-3054@reddit

I have a management course to attend . . Its going to be a long week ☹️

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zonked282@reddit

My department is restructuring and the 2 people on the team we are merging with are retiring, I'm walking into a double workload and training for the foreseeable future 😂

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stuaird1977@reddit

My dad always said pay for play. Most people have to go to work and my day is pretty much of a much weather it's Mon or Friday . I plan my own calendar and work load so I dont mind going to work , don't like the 5am alarm clocks though. My natural body clock on holiday is 11pm bed and 8am wake up

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slowjogg@reddit

I'm not back till Thursday so not bothered at the moment. I'm planning on drinking booze and eating indulgent food until then. I should probably ease up a bit to make it easier on Thursday but screw it! Probably have a sleepless night on Wednesday and drive to work on edge. One things for sure, I will continue my normal routine of getting up extra early and doing an intense hiit/ weights session before work. It makes work 1000% better and reduces my anxiety and fatigue tenfold. Happy new year!

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catherintheWry@reddit

Meh, didn't really stop working, so no biggie.

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CarlMacko@reddit

*Laughs in the 2nd is a public holiday in Scotland*

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brokenbear76@reddit

No dread, just the start of an absolutely black and foul mood, and a desire to drink my Xmas port at 3pm on a Monday. Ah yes, that'll be the work induced depression firing up then...

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catsarepunk98@reddit

not bad cuz i worked the whole time. still don't like being here though.

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kurtyyyyyy1@reddit

Feels like the last day of 6 weeks off when you’re at school and heartbeat is on tv. I want to die

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PickleHarry@reddit

I’m actually looking forward to it. The Christmas break is wonderful but 10days is plenty of time to sit at home eating chocolate and I’m definitely ready to get back to cycling to work and using my brain. However my 2yr old has been lovely over the break and has been sleeping in until 7-7:30 every morning and I’ve gotten 8+hrs sleep for the first time in years so I am not looking forward to getting up at 6am again.

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Highway_Bitter@reddit

Sounds like you need a hobby matey!

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Elastichedgehog@reddit

Reading and walking constitute hobbies.

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HamsterTime2481@reddit

Yeah that’s the only thing …been sleeping in until 8.30 or later and now I’m gonna have to remember to get up at 6 😭

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Jassida@reddit

Crazy that we look forward to work to just get back in the swing of things. I’d rather spend this week going for walks, reading, anything else really

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Dai_Bando@reddit

Never left. My holiday starts tomorrow for 5 days

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Fickle_Leading7114@reddit

I booked two weeks off, and am halfway through. And I already feel dread. Any holiday I take just feels like a long weekend. It's over as soon as it's begun. I'd need literally months off work to feel like I've actually had a break.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I feel the same way!

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Mu-Pu@reddit

I booked the 2nd off so I've managed to delay my dread by 24hrs

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machine1804@reddit

I'm a bin man, be heavy with the parties n shit but I love it, zero dread, happy days!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

More power to you my friend!

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redroomroaving@reddit

Honestly massive. I feel miserable. ... I need to find a new job huh?

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No-Nefariousness9539@reddit

Not scared or fearful as such, just existential dread about having to work for another 40 years

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CocoNefertitty@reddit

I can’t remember when my leave ends but it’s either tomorrow or the day after and I’m absolutely dreading it!

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Dingletron1@reddit

I’ve just checked the work calendar and I’ve been scheduled for two days of working from home on a task that nobody but me understands it is actually very, very simple. It’s going to be an easy run to the weekend.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Now that’s a win!

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SnooMacarons9203@reddit

I did start to think oh no work tomorrow attitude but I quickly realised I’m lucky to have a job and lucky I had a break over Xmas so it’s just back to normality now

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Yeah sometimes a little bit of perspective is needed.

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laissezfaireHand@reddit

Not feeling bad at all. I love what I do (software development) and we work from home and already 1 day is gone so I just need to work 4 days and will get another 2 days off. A little bit mind trick makes you feel much better. :)

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

It’s very interesting to see that most of the folks that WFH have far less dread than those that don’t!

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Worried_Patience_117@reddit

Hard cba, wanna retire

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onewetfart@reddit

I can't wait to get back into work. I'm starting a new job tomorrow morning. I haven't been in permanent work since October so it'll be a nice change.

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nicotineapache@reddit

I was made redundant in December so that's not a privilege I'm afforded at the beginning of 2024. I'm just gonna practice JS code so I can get a better job than I lost in 2023.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Best of luck, coding is always in demand and there’s so much resource online to learn!

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KeepOnTrippinOn@reddit

I finished on the 15th, due back in tomorrow but booked 2nd off last week just to keep the dream going one more day.

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Jamsy4@reddit

Me too. Exactly the same last day in and back to work schedule as you. Best of luck mate.

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KeepOnTrippinOn@reddit

I'm just thinking of it as right now is like Saturday afternoon, but then go in to a short week, got to think positive.

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hippypunkvibes@reddit

Being an animal rescuer, my job never stops. Even in the middle of the night. They always need caring for

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PripyatHorse@reddit

I work in retail and only had Christmas day off. Today is my actual day off. It's also a mental health trigger day for me so if I can get through today, I should be OK to go to work tomorrow.

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SpudFire@reddit

I'm OK with it. Only a 4 day week and I get to show my colleagues the lego I got for Christmas. Carried over some a/l from last year so I might use that up soon so I get another break soon. I usually save my a/l and don't have a day off until May bank holidays start

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ReporterOk4531@reddit

It's not that bad but I know the dread will come after the first week. I spent most of 2023 doing a caretaker position for someone on maternity leave and that position was just so relaxing and free of stress! My last day there was the 29th and now I am free (I took some time off) until the 18th. But then I am back to my high stress job with no flexible schedule and people calling me for 10 hours a day to bitch about stuff that's not my fault. Really planning on making it a priority to find a new position within the same company within the first six months. I love the company but the position isn't for me anymore.

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Wishmaster891@reddit

Go back on the 3rd , my place gave us an extra day

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Jamsy4@reddit

Same bcoz I work a 4 day week and Tuesdays are my day off. I'll feel resigned to the inevitable tomorrow tho. 😭

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Low-Cauliflower-5686@reddit

That's how it is in Scotland because the 2nd is bank holiday.

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Sasspishus@reddit

Same, because Scotland

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I really wish I’d remembered to book it off 😩

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Fantastic-Listen4038@reddit

Particularly bad. Hate my job, not because it’s hard but because it’s so fucking boring. Sit at home all day and do nothing except go to a couple of meetings , sounds idyllic for the introverted Redditor but the lack of mental stimulation has caught up with me.

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stevegraystevegray@reddit

Just remember the dread is actually the worst part. Within an hour of starting all will be well! My only real concern is getting up early. Im no fan of early starts anyway, but this is gonna hurt - my body clock is knackered!

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Junior_Syrup_1036@reddit

Bad , got serious with a girl over the Xmas break and the thought of not spending the day/night with her is terrifying!

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Chimarkgames@reddit

im not looking forward to go back tomorrow, im actually not enjoying my day today cause of that thought is back on my mind.

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Hamnan1984@reddit

Same ,why do we do this?! Plus time is obviously now going at the speed of light

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

This is what I’m really trying not to do, no point spoiling the last day feeling bad about tomorrow but it is hard and I keep yo-yoing between the two feelings.

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mmmonicapb@reddit

Suffer from this everyday even tho i dont get off days. Working and seeing people, going outside and seeing the sad world is always a dread. No way to escape.

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jimicus@reddit

Terrible. Not because I'm particularly bothered about work per se, but because every time I've taken more than a couple of days for the last year, I've found myself holed up with the most cronking cold within 48 hours of walking out of the office. Four times that happened last year. Four. Times. Christmas was no exception; I've barely been able to move since Boxing Day. Only now am I perking up. I cannot book any more time off only to wrap myself up with lemsip for a week.

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welsh_dragon_roar@reddit

I’m back in on Wednesday - neither looking forward to or fearing it really. Since I became mortgage free I just don’t fret about work because I know everything I do is my choice.

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simonfarnaby@reddit

The comedown won't hit till Wednesday so I'm feeling OK about tomorrow. Can't really comment on where my brain will be after.

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itsheadfelloff@reddit

It's pretty bad. I think we have a new server install or something tomorrow so we might be completely offline all day, which I've got my fingers crossed for. I'm probably going to be tasked with migrating to a new computer which is going to be annoying. Really not ready to deal with my manager tomorrow.

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Starchaser38@reddit

I've been very fortunate - I finished on the 15th and will be back at work on Wednesday after 18 days off. I'm feeling ok about it. I wouldn't have said no to another 2 weeks off, but it'll also be nice to return to a more normal routine. There will be challenges to meet at work in the near future - after this time off, I feel better prepared to meet them.

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CaveJohnson82@reddit

For the first time in my entire life, I'm actually looking forward to it! I'm moving to a new role (same company) from something I hated to something I will hopefully love.

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AwkwardDuddlePucker@reddit

I'm trying to drink through it 🤣

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Initial_Butterfly_77@reddit

I'm already back to work...anyone else?

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badsyntax@reddit

Can't wait to start working, genuinely looking forward to it. I use work as a coping mechanism. I do software engineering. If I'm not thinking about how to solve software problems, then my thoughts are filled with all types of bollocks. Focusing on work gives me stability.

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BreakfastLopsided906@reddit

I’ve got another 2.5 weeks off. I had holiday to use. I’m boredddd.

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CapeKing@reddit

It's been quite reassuring reading through these comments and knowing there are plenty of others in the same boat as me (dreading going back to a job I've only recently moved in to). Thanks everyone!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Yeah that’s why I made it! Think it’s easy to forget you’re not alone in feeling this way. But it’s also nice to see that some people do genuinely enjoy their jobs, maybe I’ll find one I enjoy one day 😂

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CapeKing@reddit

I've got my fingers crossed for you mate.

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Bodster88@reddit

Can we agree that Jan 2nd is a bullshit day to go back to work? 3rd onward is fine.

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Zero-Credibility@reddit

I work nights so my first shift back starts at 7pm tonight

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Tarot_Cat_Witch@reddit

I’m looking forward to it. At work I get an hour lunch break to sit in the car and be alone 😂

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epicshane234@reddit

I didn't like people before the festive break. I still don't. I'm the real winner here

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SillyOldBird@reddit

Big. I have a hell of a January including a large project, a failing contract, and staffing issues. I’ve also been off since 15th December to use my holiday allowance so got around 50-80 per working day to work through 😩

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heloyou333@reddit

I booked tomorrow off to give myself one more day. just going to chill for the day It's busy at work at the moment and I know there will be no easy week to get back into the swing of things.

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hotdogs4T@reddit

I’m working from home this week so fine for me. Just have to face up to doing whatever I should have done by the 23rd but couldn’t be arsed, oh well.

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rellz14@reddit

I’ve worked Christmas Day, bank holiday and today. You’d think I do something super important but it’s just for an internet company.

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deathschemist@reddit

that is pretty important ngl. the internet is a necessity in the 21st century.

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dy1anb@reddit

I only work 2 days a week so its more of a hobby these days.

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kieronj6241@reddit

Immense. We’re on the countdown to TUPE’ing across to another company in March that I don’t want to move to. So on two fronts, that and the pressure of looking for a new job in the meantime.

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CommentOne8867@reddit

I'm kinda looking forward to having some structure in my life again!!

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HELL_27@reddit

Looking forward to it tbh. Looking to do dry January again, and back on the bike to work to shift the Christmas lard.

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Mattuk1626@reddit

Im looking forward to it. Find a job you love and you will never work again

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IssacHunt89@reddit

Actually not bad! I feel bad for sitting around too much and much better when moving about more at work.

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Substantial_Box_7777@reddit

Not sure whether to turn the work phone back on this afternoon to see what jobs and emails have come through so it's not too much of a shock to the system tomorrow morning. Either way I'm dreading the inevitable back to the grind of making small talk with people I don't particularly like.

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Nonbinary_Cryptid@reddit

Bad, but only because of a bunch of personal life stuff that I'm struggling to manage.

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melanie110@reddit

I’m not. There’s money to be made so I’m gonna pull my socks up and knock the shit out of this year…. 💪 got so much planned and things to lol forward to. If I work hard I will be rewarded

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italiansexstallion@reddit

I had this mindset and now I am happily retired man living in Thailand, everyday is a party and I love every waking minute. keep going and you will succeed!

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melanie110@reddit

I just want my family to have a comfortable life ❤️❤️❤️

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hfenn@reddit

I’ve had it since last week when I could feel my time off all too quickly slipping away after a disastrous Christmas 😂

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tallphil84@reddit

I had managed to avoid any until just this post came up now I'm wanting to go back into hibernation mode

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Oh yikes I’m sorry 😭

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tallphil84@reddit

Not to worry, I'm going to be job hunting as they did not offer an adequate pay rise

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TheDawiWhisperer@reddit

I'm back at work tomorrow, realistically I'm not gonna get anything done for at least a week whilst I get over my existential crisis

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SteptoeUndSon@reddit

Any job that doesn’t hit you in the face with a need for immediate productivity can’t be all bad

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Can’t tell you how much I understand

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DubiousVirtue@reddit

I hate it so much I book the week off. Holiday year starts 1 Jan, so it's just four days.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I have always contemplated this but always decide to keep it for the end of year instead, I finished on 15th Dec!

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Straightener78@reddit

I went back for 2 days on the 29th and 30th December. Back again Thursday so those two days have already taken the edge off

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Minimonster12345@reddit

Too hungover to think about it. I'm too old for 3am bedtimes

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

4am for me 💀 and I don’t even drink!

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LGD94@reddit

It’s like the usual Sunday dread but on steroids

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

What a perfect description

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RedditSwitcherooney@reddit

I don't have any. I quite like my job and feel like I've had a decent break so I'm up for it.

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No-Pride168@reddit

Actually looking forward to it. Get back into a routine where I don't stay in bed until midday.

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____JustBrowsing@reddit

I’m looking forward to routine and structure. Have soothed too much!

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Extreme-Mix-9783@reddit

Non existent. I’m not back until October as I’m on maternity leave. 😛

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Enjoy every minute!!

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Ok_Zone_6602@reddit

0% love my job... I'm not exactly *excited* to go back, but I definitely don't mind..

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Zo50@reddit

Not back till next Monday as I took an extra four days leave. 2 weeks holiday for four days was a no brainer. Next Sunday tho I'll be walking the green mile mentally.

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Kittypher@reddit

It's not so much that j don't want to go back to work. It's just that I don't want to work 🤣🤣 this 2 weeks off has been great and I feel like myself again. Oh well, back to it tomorrow.... its a good thing I enjoy my job...

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ALi_K_501@reddit

I'll deal with it in the morning. Got a long drive to work in 3 sites in a city centre, then an hour drive to another town centre. Parking and trying not to nod off will be the challenges fir me

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CancelUsuryEconomics@reddit

Looking forward to it actually. Spent 2023 recovering our business from it blowing up due to Covid and lockdown and worked stupid stupid hours. Has paid off though and we now have strong foundations to have a good year this year (and less hours - maybe!)

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Lukeario23@reddit

Looking forward to going back tbh, been off since the 21st. First few days were fine, got some bits done in the house. Got a 3 year old son who was excited for Santa to come. I’ve found the last week I’ve tidied the living room at least 20 times a day. Washing basket is empty (finally). Wife suffering from cabin fever. Everything goes back to normal tomorrow and the cycle of work/life begins once again.

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strawberrypops@reddit

I’m ok about it really. The main thing I’m dreading is one of my colleagues who is constantly winding people up with “yay Monday!” type comments. I don’t want to hear their bullshit tomorrow.

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FrenzalStark@reddit

Not bad really, I’m not back till the 8th.

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Benreh@reddit

I'm wfh for 2 weeks so zero, if I was in the office it would be irritating but not dread.

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annedroiid@reddit

I’m not going back to work till next week, so feeling pretty great 😁

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dyinginsect@reddit

Trying to stop hyperventilating and crying enough to complete job applications

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Probably__porn@reddit

1 million bad

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a_friendly_hobo@reddit

I'm looking forward to getting paid again. That's about it. The joys of being a freelancer with no annual leave...

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YoullDoNuttinn@reddit

Only back in on Wednesday so I’m looking forward to taking my daughter to a play centre tomorrow.

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pallindromeh@reddit

Leaving my shit job in 10 days and moving into a new role I was originally excited about. Hoping once my flu subsided and just maybe IF the sun comes out, my current back to work blues will subside and be replaced with excitement.

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tittychittybangbang@reddit

Actually not that bad, I worked on the 27th and 28th and was given a half day on the 29th, so I’ve been eased back in gradually instead of dropped in like my husband who’s had 10 full days off. Plus I work from home anyway so it would be a bit ungrateful to moan.

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Outrageous_Zombie945@reddit

Back to work. New job in another part of the same company. Online training and getting prepared for the next couple of months! I know a few people but not the person I'll be working directly with. I'm just glad to have a desk after 3 months working out of a box in someone else's room!

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breadblankets@reddit

awful. i want to quit and go to uni instead.. i literally don’t even like this job i don’t see myself doing it in the future i have no idea why i chose to work here

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blaidddrwgx@reddit

I took the luxury of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years day falling on weekends and having bank holiday substitute days the past few years for granted as I now literally only have today to clear up all the Christmas shit or I have no idea when I'm going to do it

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Bowdin@reddit

I’m not back until Thursday. But I’m looking forward to getting back to it.

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Copperpot2208@reddit

I went back on the 27th and my dread on Boxing Day was high 😂

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EeveeTheFuture@reddit

I'm not back until Thursday so it's not too bad for me and my wife is back tomorrow but she works from home so it doesn't feel that bad in our household

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oldguycomingthrough@reddit

I’m self employed and starting a new contract tomorrow. Bring it I say.

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no-puedo-encontrar@reddit

No dread. Due to start a new job this week but Property & IT services are closed so, on the payroll but don’t start until my laptop etc arrive thus, free and extra paid time off until they pick up the request for my new equipment. Ideal

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Zealousideal_East923@reddit

I really like my job, so I’m happy!

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Essex-Lady@reddit

I worked Boxing Day and today, I’ll go sick next festive season if I have to 😂

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VardaElentari86@reddit

Bad. And I wasn't even off the whole Christmas period! Had to work 23rd and 27th

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RetiredFromIT@reddit

For some reason, I have no dread at all!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

What’s your secret, u/RetiredFromIT ?! 😫

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RetiredFromIT@reddit

😉

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sam_rs@reddit

I do enjoy my job, but I know next year is gonna be busy and stressful with new projects and new directions which is making me dread it

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No-Echo-8927@reddit

Quite like my job, and it'll be raining when I go back to work so sort of looking forward to it

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Shaydude1@reddit

Great question - after 10 days of gluttony I need a break - back to normality I call it 👍🏼

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SaintJudy@reddit

I take the first two weeks of the year off every year, I work in a very seasonal industry so it's impossible for me to take time off in the summer. By the time I go back to work after christmas all the happy new year bollocks is over and done with so I can just go back and get on with it. Wouldn't do it any other way now!

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HamsterTime2481@reddit

None at all! Started a new job in July and it’s honestly the best place I’ve worked at in 10 years. Now if it was my previous firm…different matter. I’d be dreading going back to face the bullying narcissist but I’m not so 🎊🎉

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

It’s crazy what we have to deal with in the workplace, we’re all just there to earn money to live our lives!

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HamsterTime2481@reddit

How true. Some of the things she used to get up to and say no-one would believe. All because she was an insecure control freak. and if you pulled her up on it 💣

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Auronv@reddit

*Laughs in care sector job*

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Keycuk@reddit

I'm not back till Wednesday and weirdly I'm kinda looking forward to it. I've been unwell for a month and I'm now starting to feel better and really looking forward to getting back to normal. I also have a few things I'm looking forward to cracking on with at work.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

That’s awesome, I wish I had a job I enjoyed.

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Keycuk@reddit

I am very lucky that I got headhunted within my company for a job that my manager thought would suit me. It took me a year to learn all the technical knowledge and pass exams for it but I'm glad I pushed myself ( which is not like me) and took the opportunity

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DirtyNorf@reddit

Whilst I'd like to be off longer, working on my own projects I'm not dreading *work* that much. I enjoy my job and we've got interesting stuff coming up. What I am dreading is the commute.

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bonkerz1888@reddit

Scotland gets today and tomorrow off but I was wise enough to book the rest of the week off too, so another week's drinking for me!

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Accomplished_Tea6130@reddit

Meh Went away with my mates for new years, so I’m not home yet. Have a ton to get done before I can go to sleep, so I don’t have time to feel dread

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HansProleman@reddit

Quite bad, but this contract ends in early March and I'm not renewing/will probably take at least a year off. So I'm just gonna try to think of the last couple of months as working a notice period or something.

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Jassida@reddit

Not sure. Left my last place as it was getting sold and now I hear my current place is getting sold too.

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bonkerz1888@reddit

It's a public holiday in Scotland.

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HarryBlessKnapp@reddit

Nah, looking forward to it. My job is easy.

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fishfingerchipbean@reddit

I don't mind the work it's the getting up early I struggle with and when I have to get up early I don't sleep well. I'm 50 now and the getting up early has never got any easier. Not sure how I would cope without strong coffee!

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iamtheepilogue@reddit

I have zero desire to go back to work tomorrow. I am only comforted by the fact that I’m off on Thursday, and I have a ton of annual leave coming up at the end of January and most of February because I’m getting married and going on my honeymoon!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Ohh congratulations!! ❤️

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iamtheepilogue@reddit

Thank you! We’re super excited - cannot believe it’s only a few weeks away now, we’ve been planning since 2021! (Most of that time spent saving as much as we possibly could haha)

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pixelunicorns@reddit

It's been growing since Thursday, my mental health is just going downwards because my anxiety has been consistently high. Hopefully going back tomorrow and seeing that it's not so bad will mean I'll have a better week this week but I'm not optimistic.

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SnubNoseMonkeh@reddit

Year end for the accountants, not looking forward to it in the slightest. Will need to tire myself out today to fix my sleeping pattern.

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l0stlabyrinth@reddit

I can already feel like tomorrow will be a day I'll take one look at my emails then want to go home

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codechris@reddit

Not bad actually. A lot of my team are off this week and I have hardly any meetings so a lot of time to go slow and prepare. Tonight is steak with bone marrow and veg. With scallops and grated salad cured egg yoke to start. That will be lovely

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Oddlyshapedlump@reddit

Lol, my last full day off was in August

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Scrollingawaythedays@reddit

I’m looking forward to getting back! Loads of exciting stuff going on, it’s getting back into the sleep routine that’s the issue

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Those 1am bedtimes 😬

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Scrollingawaythedays@reddit

They just seem to happen, 6am Wednesday is going to hit hard!

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MyLifeAsRobGordon-88@reddit

The noose is looking very inviting today. Not enough time off to do what needed to be done. Gotta go back and make my millionaire bosses some more money

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gymgirl1999-@reddit

Just go in and get it done

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stay_kind91@reddit

Hate hate hate! Even when I'm off during Xmas I'm not fully happy as I know within the next week I will be returning to work Every year I feel this way. The worst thing about Xmas is the feeling of dread knowing you have to return to work. I feel very envious about the 30% of people who get to stay at home and get paid by the goverment. Excluding people with disabilities.

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celestialspace@reddit

I'm only dreading it as I messed up my sleep schedule this past week and somehow am expected to wake up at 7am when I've actively been waking up at 9/10am. Currently fighting the urge to have a nap 😴

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Outerlimits7591@reddit

I'll be wfh first day back so that helps

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MorleyGames@reddit

Fine, i don’t start back until 8th

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Captain_Kruch@reddit

I don't have any, seeing as I've worked through the Christmas period, including Christmas Eve AND Christmas Day.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Massive respect for that 🫡

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Captain_Kruch@reddit

Didn't have much of a choice really. It was either do it or find another job 😬

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italiansexstallion@reddit

I've retired and fucked off to Thailand. I definitely recommend it to everyone plenty of brits here too so you feel at home 👍

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Wish I could endure the heat and the bugs!

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italiansexstallion@reddit

with time you get used to it mate. honestly best decision I made and its cheap as chops compared to England.

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Banditofbingofame@reddit

I've got to the 'i should not be having this much wine' guilt stage

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jr-91@reddit

I've come to terms with the fact that I very, very likely have ADHD-I and it's cost me a few jobs over the last few years. Just before Christmas I got a disciplinary warning in my current role because of a few different mistakes, with the overarching theme being attention to detail. ADHD testing, diagnosis and medication can take forever in the UK and I need to start the process.. yesterday. The next 4 weeks are going to be manic and I'm trying to navigate this stress on the thinnest ice possible with what feels like a broken brain. Dread for tomorrow is an understatement.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

It’s quite the realisation when you discover there’s a real medical reason for your behaviours, it can be both comforting and disheartening. I hope you’re able to manage as best you can.

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jr-91@reddit

Yeah you're right, that's exactly it. The irony is for a serial procrastinator, I ordered a book about mechanisms for coping with ADHD and read 70 pages of it in a day the other day and will resume tonight lol. I'm going to speak to my boss about it first thing. Not that I should expect them to pick up the slack, but I'm going to explain why I've been pushing for my probation to be signed off (so I can access private healthcare through work for this). Thank you though. I can't believe I'm saying it but a tiny part of me would be relieved if I lose this job. I'm considering retraining as a counsellor..

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Kizza55@reddit

I work in an incredibly toxic workplace so I'm dreading it. Bullying and stinking attitudes rife. MD is a lunatic. Looking for a new job but I'm contracted in as they paid for some tuition fees so it's not as simple as just leaving. Solicitor reckons I have a case if I did want to go but it's just a crap situation all round.

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BiTe-Me2000@reddit

No dread just not sure how I'm gonna wake up on time. Its gonna be a struggle.

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lit3ralgarbage@reddit

1/1 is my launch season. Im in PST checking my email at 430am, I’m sure you can surmise.

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CatsCoffeeCurls@reddit

I was 100% WFH in December, which was nice. Back to the office tomorrow and quietly on the verge of tears.

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bryce_13@reddit

Just starting a new job a few weeks before the new year, earning way more than I ever imagined so I'm buzzing for the new year and a chance to sort my finances out for good

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

That’s so great, well done!

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PolarPeely26@reddit

Been sick ALL Christmas and still quite unwell. Dreading it.

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zerotrace@reddit

Got a surprising 9 days off approved last minute a few days ago so I'm doing pretty well :D

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TheFreebooter@reddit

Not bad at all - I like my job

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duowolf@reddit

Not bad at all only had one day off after all.

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mentallyill-girl@reddit

Crying, screaming, throwing up

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WilsonSpark@reddit

I’ve got another week off, but ripping my ground floor out at home. Not dreading it as my wife will be back to work tomorrow 😂

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Expensive-Analysis-2@reddit

Went back on 27th. Til 29th. Back tomorrow then off again for the rest of the week. So kinda weird. But no dread.

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gigaboomkin@reddit

Honestly I like my job and enjoy being at work.

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m1nkeh@reddit

I’ve been on leave since the start of September. 😬😬

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Oof, that’s going to sting going back!

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m1nkeh@reddit

Indeed, I think mainly, it will just be a realisation of how fucking awful and insufferable everybody is in the corporate world.

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maddylucy@reddit

Ugh, been unwell the last week so could do without it! However, I do go on holiday on the 12th so I have that to look forward to!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Booking a holiday in January is a great idea, enjoy!

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maddylucy@reddit

Thank you!

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sammoore82@reddit

I was back to work yesterday so it’s fine. I’m working today and I’ve got tomorrow off so I’ll have a beer later 🍺

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CoffeeIgnoramus@reddit

I enjoy my job. Of course I love time off, but going back to work doesn't fill me with dread. I love doing what I do.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

That’s great I would love to feel like that, what do you do out of interest?

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CoffeeIgnoramus@reddit

I'm an educational designer. I design everything for a private company that trains teachers. Everything from the books, to the gifts, to the online resources, to the adverts. We're research based, which I mention because it is what makes me confident that what we do actually is benefitting education, and that feels good. I'm a tiny cog in a business who is improving education. We know it works (we have research done by the teachers themselves) and teachers feel helped and supported and you will often have it said to you after courses. It's just a nice feeling. We rarely ever get bad feedback and when we do, we try to fix whatever the issue was. Also, working around intelligent people is amazing, I've been lucky enough to travel the world and also meet some amazing people who are experts in their field. It's just satisfying. And I love designing, it's amazing to find a solution to a problem that no one else has been able to find (at least within our company).

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

That sounds so great! I work as a graphic designer for a tech company that specialises in education software, but it’s a small business and has all the issues a small business has. Not overly rewarding and I’m very underpaid / burnt out from graphic design.

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CoffeeIgnoramus@reddit

It's also a small company, but the boss built many businesses and sold them after she was bored. However, always made sure her employees were looked after. She stays on the board of directors to ensure it.

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CeresToTycho@reddit

Limited dread for work. My work tasks for the new year are defined and predictable, so I know what I've got coming up and I'm okay with getting on with them. What I'm not looking forward too is resuming of regular life/adulting tasks. Car needs to go for an MOT, dog to the vets, sports training resumes, clothes need washing, need to order prescriptions etc etc. Back to the constantly exhausting "I'm always behind" feeling with little time to get rest like I have over the last week.

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HankHonkaDonk@reddit

I'm actually quite excited to get back in work, been off since the 15th so quite happy to get back into it honestly.

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Accomplished-Fold967@reddit

I quit just before Christmas so I'm absolutely buzzing

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tetartoid@reddit

I worked last Thursday and Friday, so I don't have any real dread. Plus I quite enjoy my job most of the time, so it's fine. My main dread is the dull but obligatory "did you have a nice Christmas" conversation, where we all agree it was nice to spend time with family, eat too much and watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

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JCGilbasaurus@reddit

I work retail. I'm working today, and I worked last week. There's no "back to work" for me, because I never stopped working (well, I had Sunday off, but that was more of a rota thing than a time off thing).

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juicymeatbaps@reddit

Don't have any at all. I work in a good industry in a good position with a good team. Still wouldn't mind going back on Wednesday instead of tomorrow though, but that's just because I want one more day doing sod all

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sjw_7@reddit

I work from home and start back tomorrow but my new project isn't due to start for another couple of weeks so I have nothing to do. I will log in and check emails which will take me till about five past nine and after that will most likely go and watch TV.

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Crafty_Ambassador443@reddit

I got a full night's sleep with a mad house, yeah im bragging! Im ready for tomorrow. Might even go for a walk today I know tomorrow is going to be mega hard because I was forewarned. Oh well bring it on then. Another early night it is!

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Shorse_rider@reddit

pretty epic

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IGiveBagAdvice@reddit

Literally massive. Have been dreaming about it since Thursday. I’m in the midst of trying to change career and going back to my present job is just unbearable

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Ethicsgradien7@reddit

None, already set myself up a day away in hiding for my first day back.

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PlayedThisGame@reddit

I'm relieved to be returning to some normality but icking at the fact it's now five months until my next week off. My daughter's case is packed for my mum's house as she goes back to school Thursday so the guilt that she has to stay there in holidays while I work sucks (she loves it there but still). I've become accustomed to waking up around 7am and not 5:30 so that will be a shock tomorrow. Bit of a mixed bag really

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random_banana_bloke@reddit

Luckily I enjoy my job and work from home so I don't mind. The first week is just getting into the swing of things anyway, nothing important except planning will get this done this week anyway (I work in software so we have a meeting about anything and everything)

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PeterG92@reddit

Dread? No "cba-edness"? Yes

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S3THI3@reddit

Not too bad. Recently my employing company has been going through a lot of changes and its been highlighting the value I add. I now get seen with plenty of respect and I make a genuine difference to the business. I only dread it now when I know i fucked something up.

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FaeriePrinceArbear@reddit

Not too bad, but then again my place only gave me Xmas Eve and day off 😂😂 so it’s not too bad, all in all. Just standard return after my weekend off

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Traditional_Leader41@reddit

Not bad at all. I like my job, which helps! My liver will certainly appreciate it.

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Exciting-Emu-5722@reddit

I like my job, and I WFH for the majority, so I don't mind. It's the one job in my career when I'm actually happy to ge back.

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PleasantUnicorn@reddit

I took an extra couple of days so I’m not back until Thursday. However, my partner and I have spent the entire time off ill so it’s felt like wasted time and I’m really hoping to feel better to make some use of my next couple of days.

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QSBW97@reddit

I'm looking forward to it, I like my job and get on with most people I work with. This upcoming year will be a big one for me

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VioletDime@reddit

I wasn't looking forward to it so decided to work over Christmas, and have this week off instead. Tested positive for covid on Saturday, so wasting my annual leave on feeling like crap instead.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

What a cruel twist of fate 😭

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wingman0401@reddit

Can’t wait - the holiday break is great and I’ve enjoyed it but I thrive on routine and I enjoy my job, so I’m looking forward to it. The only issue I face is my sleep routine is out of whack.

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LunaRising8@reddit

The dread kicked in a couple of days ago for me now. My husband doesn’t go back until the 4th which makes it even worse!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

My boyfriend is going on holiday tomorrow whilst I’m going back to work 😫

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LunaRising8@reddit

That’s not fair!😂

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Specialopslug@reddit

Conflicting. Adult me says no beer today whilst eating a big roast with all my family. Kid me says. Fuck it. Drink everything. Deal with it tomorrow. Lol.

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legosneakersfan@reddit

Thankfully with my job I still work from home so for once in my entire life I’m not crippled with depression and anxiety about having to return to the office and deal with all that and the hell of commuting , so I am looking forward to getting started for the year. So today mainly chilling out, cleaning getting in a good mental state

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dronebox@reddit

I'm spending today packing my jolly-bags for a trip to glorious Scotland as I've still got another week off. So my (mild) dread really only concerns whether the weather will stay reasonable on the Fife cost (and it usually does!) My heartfelt commiserations to anyone working tomorrow. I'll raise a glass of whisky, nibble some haggis and waggle my sporran whilst thinking of you all.

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BaBaFiCo@reddit

I'm gonna run through my emails today just so I'm not spending my morning trying to catch up tomorrow. Not dreading work but it'll be busy as we're basically needing to go back at full steam due to some imminent deadlines.

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JasonMendoza12@reddit

I love my job but I'm dreading having to mess around with buses and taxis to get to and from work, as well as managing my chronic illness symptoms, chronic fatigue is hard enough when I don't have work, so when I do have work it's a lot worse.

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MazerTanksYou@reddit

That feeling? That dread. We call it *the fear* in work. Mine is giving me pucker factor 9.5.

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simonannitsford@reddit

You just had to mention it!!!!!

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Soooorrrrrrryyyyyyyy!!!

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disturbed_breakdown@reddit

Zero, my time off is approaching, well, the end of January. November to February is my busiest time with no time off.

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InsurancePurple4630@reddit

Bad, especially because I'm in the office 5 days a week still.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I have stayed in my job way longer than I should have because it’s fully remote and I don’t want to give that up!

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Additional-Guard-211@reddit

I go back for a few days, then start in my new team next week, then a week later start university again at 35, and in 3 years il be a social worker. Excited but kind of scared haha

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Wow best of luck to you!!! How exciting.

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SteamZ90@reddit

I'm okay with it. I've had nearly 3 weeks off, I'm ready to go back.

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leapyeardi@reddit

I don't go back until Wednesday. I'm only working one full week in January due to holidays so it's going to be busy but I'm not dreading it.

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Typical_Arm_8008@reddit

I’m coming back tomorrow after 10 months maternity leave. I’m looking forward to more of a schedule but nervous 😥

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

Best of luck to you, I’m sure it’ll all feel normal again really soon.

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FluffyOwl89@reddit

I’m actually looking forward to it! I work in a special school and we’ve got INSET tomorrow. Yes, it’s lots of training and meetings, but I get to sit down without being mobbed by my 16 month old! It’s been difficult entertaining him with the weather being so terrible, especially as he just wants to walk around since he started walking last month.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

It has been truly awful weather 😫

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stevielfc76@reddit

Booked an extra week as I had leave to carry over, I realise I am delaying the inevitable and to make matters worse I will be playing catch up as “out of office” is the worlds most redundant phrase.

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dreamingofcupcakes@reddit

I'm back on the 3rd.. So beginning to set in even though I do love my job, mostly.

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Educational_Safe_339@reddit

Not too bad I returned to work last Wednesday after 2 weeks annual leave so Its not a shock

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literaryhogwartian@reddit

I'm off until next Monday but I'm ready to go back now.

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Reasonable-Fail-1921@reddit

I’m regretting my choice of doing overtime today, however it is triple time and only a 3.5 hour shift so I can’t complain too much - it’s the last overtime I’ll be doing in a while, I’ve done too much recently and totally sickened myself. Tuesday is my first proper day back, I work shifts and I’m coming up onto a week of my least favourite shifts starting at 6am so going to be majorly in survival mode for the next week haha.

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Sharleclurr@reddit

I’m strangely ready to go back this year. Can almost guarantee I’ll be necking pints trying to ease the dread by 5 though

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dbxp@reddit

Looking forward to it, bank holidays screw up my routine and this break was longer so screwed me up even more. I do like the odd break but I like to be able to have them when I want not have them shoved upon me, personally I'd prefer it if there were no bank holidays.

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NoLifeEmployee@reddit

I’m kind of looking forward to it. I personally see Christmas as work rather than fun, as there’s always so much to do. At least I’ll get paid for the work I’m doing tomorrow. I also like getting back in to my routine

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tmstms@reddit

I'm desperate to get back because Mrs tmstms is pawing the ground. She hates sitting in the house practising the piano, and that is more or less the only thing she can do if there are no concerts (there are a few pupils also, generally from the uni, but that's random from year to year). I have more 'backroom stuff' to do than I can possibly ever get through, but Mrs tmstms is, by virtue of what she doesi.e. that it is completely isolated and solitary, not self-sufficient, so when she stops practising, she often needs entertaining, and the fact I obviously cannot easily (or at all) contact other people for work through the holiday period also increases the sense for her that everything is in limbo.

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AerodynamicHandshake@reddit

Been sick as a dog for the last 4/5 days and am at about 75% today so not exactly looking forward to it. Especially as this week's pay will be next to nothing as a result, so nothing sets the tone for the new year quite like the struggle beginning again on hard difficulty. Today probably won't be too stressful of itself though.

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padylarts989@reddit (OP)

I really hope you feel better asap, and that the rest of January brings better days.

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tdic89@reddit

None at all, 2024 is looking to be a really good year with lots of exciting projects so I’m actually looking forward to getting back into it. It’s fortunate position to be in, but there have been plenty of years in the past when I wish I could’ve stayed on permanent Xmas holiday.

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