Home-cat or Covified ?

I'd like to share my journey of how I thought I loved working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only to realize, after getting an office job, that working from home was not for me.

I've always been a very social person, enjoying going out and rarely staying home more than necessary. Then COVID-19 hit, and I was still a student, forced into online classes. I had to leave my job as a café manager and switch to a remote marketing and events manager position.

As time passed, I had to adapt. By the end of 2021, I had transformed into a homebody. Being in a relationship also contributed to making staying at home enjoyable. At the start of 2022, I was convinced that working from home was the best fit for me. However, despite this decision, I didn't notice any weight gain, a lack of new friendships, or significant progress in my career. Even after graduating, I chose another remote job. I was completely "Covified," not feeling like myself, and still in the homebody mindset, even though COVID had officially ended over a year ago.

Gradually, things started to decline in terms of my health, relationship, and career. I became increasingly sad, unmotivated, and unhappy with how my life was unfolding. At this point, I knew something had to change, but I was still hesitant to try an office job. During a challenging summer in 2023, I hit rock bottom emotionally and in terms of my mindset. However, hitting rock bottom turned out to be my salvation.

A significant new job opportunity emerged, and I decided to take the plunge. I began going to the gym, pursued a master's degree I was passionate about despite doubts about its cost, became single, and sought side hustles to supplement my income and work towards my entrepreneurial dreams.

After six months, I've never felt better or more motivated. I love working in an office, connecting with people, attending meetings, and not being stuck at home. I've regained control over my body and mind, embraced challenges, learned new things, and met incredible people. I finally feel free and unburdened.

I'm delighted to say that I'm no longer "Covified," and I can't wait to see what the coming years will bring with this newly adopted lifestyle change.