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Here's a slightly odd question for today: We've talked a lot about task-batching, how saving up similar tasks to do all at once can save time and preserve focus. So with the rise of the hybrid workweek, let's talk: Are you saving some tasks to do at the office, and focusing on others when you're WFH? (To what extent does face time or “looking busy” enter into this?)
For example, I could see someone being 100% devoted to internal company messaging while working from home in order to preserve the appearance that you're engaged and actively working. I've even seen TikToks where people rig a system to move their mouse around so they maintain their green “online” dot.
Obviously I would save printing or reviewing physical documents for the office… I hate phone calls in general so I could see benefits to saving that for the office, both for a “not in my space” perspective as well as “If I'm talking about work then I'm clearly being productive” perspective.
{related: how to make the most of face time at the office (CorporetteMoms)}
How about you guys? What tasks do you save for the office, and what tasks do you prefer to do at home?
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Christina
I love scheduling phone calls when I’m working from home because I can usually multi-task – laundry, change the sheets, clean up kids rooms, etc.
Natalie
I do more reading at home on my laptop, and more writing at work when I have my two screens
Megan
I work in fundraising. I typically save my donor calls for WFH days. It offers nice privacy since my office is VERY much a cubicle farm. I love the idea of doing team calls on WFH days to better help us take advantage of the multi-tasking ability the WFH life provides.