I can’t say for others, but I fet that there was a general lack of motivation today. I worked very efficiently today – fixed three defects; coordinated with a couple of folks for their stuff and have begun working on the next item. A productive Thursday; and Friday is near. Hooray! Shabana Mukhtar
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COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #8
Even in the confines of my home, I am scared of COVID-19, and that it could affect me – indirectly, if not directly. And, it did. Today (April 1, 2020), there was Annual Hike and Bonus announcement. And, as I had anticipated already, there is no hike. We still get bonus, some bonus, but no…
Roundup | March 2020
This has been an extra-ordinary month. The world, as we know it, has changed. COVID-19 has forced us to change the way we live. I try to see the silver lining in this dark cloud; and what better way to recognize and celebrate small achievements. This is a recap of March 2020. Posts published: 111…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #7
Another long day comes to an end. Office work-wise, I mean. There were far too many meetings today and I have not been able to do much. I am strictly following the time, because it is easier to get carried away and lose the work-life balance. I just logged out, stretched my limbs and now…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #6
Another WFH week began today. I was still overwhelmed by the million queries coming my way; and a zillion issues that needed my attention. I survived the day, it is a miracle of sorts. Do you like working from home? Shabana Mukhtar
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #5
Second Sunday since WFH is announced and the first one since lockdown… I am literally counting days. I am feeling too lazy. My right foot is sprained and right wrist hurts from using the laptop’s touchpad. Laptop is great for typing stories, but terrible for debugging – especially when you are debugging and working on…
Weekly Roundup | The Week That Was | 20w13
More of COVID-19 More Panic Struggling to WFH And national lockdown These are the keywords that define 20w12, and beyond. WFh had tired me enough, so I have taken a day off, to clear my head. There is a mess up here as million different thoughts and worried crowd my mind and cloud my judgement….
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #3
Working from home is more tiring than going to office. I feel that the 35 minutes ride to office gave me time to boot, to warm up for the day ahead. Similarly, the ride back home was a nice way to wind down, even though fellow bus travellers tested my patience. I struggled to sleep,…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #2
Back to work! The day began on a super stressful note. I was not able to connect to my office computer. It took about half an hour and 4 laptop restarts to get connected. Phew! There are a few high defects on my name. I hardly get to work on them as people constantly ping…
COVID-19 Diaries | National Lockdown | Day #1
Happy Gudi Padwa! Today’s the first day of 21-days-long lockdown. I had a day off, but my sister was working. I felt free like a bird, and lazy like … like Shabana. I am sooo lazy, and I love the lockdown. I don’t have to step out. Shabana Mukhtar