Intro

Examination of temporary shifts in work and home life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by this unprecedented situation.

Expression of shifts through a range of emotions including anxiety, relief, and frustration, emphasizing how individuals navigated their emotional states during the transition to remote work and how these emotions influenced their experience.

Consideration of long-term reconfigurations of family and work organization, including how work-from-home policies may lead to lasting changes in family dynamics and responsibilities, redefining the boundaries between work and personal life.

Impact of new imperatives:
  - Concerns about viral transmission will likely dissipate as the pandemic stabilizes, yet the experience may have triggered a permanent change in work practices and policies.
  - Ongoing challenges regarding the balance between self-care and selflessness, with workers navigating the need for personal time against family responsibilities and expectations for productivity during work hours.

Emerging demand for social change in work organization and understanding, as employees seek more flexibility and humane approaches to work-life balance, prompting employers to reconsider traditional workplace structures.

Analysis of accounts regarding new and existing feeling rules reflects a desire for change, as participants express varying levels of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with existing policies, indicating a collective desire for a more supportive work environment.