The first week of #lockdown saw a flood of articles on #WorkFromHome tips and gushing messages on social media about the joys of domesticity. Pictures and videos were posted of spouses in the kitchen and #Covid19 appeared to be a boon in disguise for re-discovering family values, filial bonding and re-connecting with long lost friends over social media, WhatsApp calls or e-mail. In Week 2, the honeymoon is already wearing off. Housework is no longer romantic. Boredom is setting in. Confined spaces do not feel cosy anymore. Tempers are frayed. Patience comes at a premium. There is screen fatigue from…
Author: Sandip Ghose
Sandip Ghose
Sandip Ghose is a business executive with over 30 years of experience in senior leadership and CXO roles. He is a popular blogger and writer with eclectic interests. An op-ed contributor for many print and on-line publications, he tweets at @SandipGhose Views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of his employers.
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