Since being diagnosed with cancer in January 2018, my reality has been “Wear an N95 mask when outside-the-house, and work-from-home whenever possible.”
It took some time to get used to this new reality. When Sophos laid off ~3% of their workforce, my reality got thrown for another loop. Using our savings and severance, I’ve been cleaning up, re-arranging, and turning part of our master bedroom into an organized home office.
Now two weeks into serious job hunting, daily technical interviews, and initial discussions with a couple of possible employers, I’m back into a routine and feeling more comfortable again. Having a routine and a sense of security certainly cuts down significantly on my anxiety.
With the bleat of continuous bad news about the pandemic, the economy, unemployment, social unrest, social change, and world events… it’s nice to find some comfort and respite.
