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A quiet corner (working from home)

Posted on May 8, 2020 (July 8, 2020) by Marc Duggan

There’s a small corner of my kitchen, which had it been fitted with a little curved desk and an office chair, would make a great work-space. I’m a little cramped at a make-shift table and uncomfortable kitchen chair. My view of the garden isn’t too distracting, which is good, but its lovely see a little […]

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My emergency office and lots and lots of tea

Posted on April 27, 2020 (July 8, 2020) by yellowwallpaper

The emergency office. Rigged up from stuff we have at home. No proper chair, but managing with cushions. The days feel long and everything takes much longer but we are safe and well, and doing our best for our students… my tea consumption has gone through the roof… […]

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My first response to working online

Posted on April 26, 2020 (July 8, 2020) by Lou Peck

I love her to pieces and being able to spend more time with her is special, but it is hard to work and I’m finding it tough. I have to work in the evenings to catch up and I’m knackered. At least we’re safe and healthy. I’ve now reorganised my office to be more set […]

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Balancing work and life from home

Posted on April 23, 2020 (July 8, 2020) by Beth Hall

When I started working at home, some of my colleagues in customer services were still at work taking shifts to keep the library buildings open, and I was concerned for their safety and well-being, until we finally closed the doors. Adjusting to working at home was difficult, I haven’t got room at my house to […]

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Thoughts on working online in HE

Posted on April 17, 2020 (July 8, 2020) by Amy

I work part time so was getting messages from my job share partner that the office was getting a bit strange…a quiet atmosphere even though the time of year meant it would normally be busy and bustling. When I got to work things – colleagues – were pretty normal but we were starting to see […]

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