As the spread of the coronavirus has put life on hold, many people are seeing their day-to-day life change.
Because of the pandemic, President Donald Trump and his administration have advised against gatherings of more than 10 people, according to the New York Post. As many offices employ more than the gathering limit and are trying to eliminate the spread of COVID-19, they have sent their employees home for the time being.
With many people now working from home, the new normal has been entertaining, to say the least.
Niggas on here like “yeah imma be working from home the next week or so cuz of the virus” pic.twitter.com/bN1aWbd6cu
— Andy (@JaayAndy) March 14, 2020
While the idea of being able to work in your pajamas from the comfort of your own couch, avoiding the rush-hour traffic, was appealing when it was all just a fantasy, the reality of it all seems to be taking some by surprise.
Some people aren't as productive as they are in a physical office, surrounded by their coworkers and bosses.
Me wiggling my mouse every few minutes while I “work from home” pic.twitter.com/7MHDKizFg6
— ja morant stan account (@c_drew_) March 11, 2020
When I’m working from home and I get a work call https://t.co/1tsUJZ4EVJ
— YT:Fourens (@Fourens_) March 12, 2020
when you’ve phoned your work to tell them that you’ve to self-isolate & you’ve been caught red handed on the news #covidー19uk
pic.twitter.com/fEU6mdW1kF— ???????????????????????? ???? (@laurenmckenna92) March 15, 2020
Meetings look a little different now that they're over video chat.
Putting my wig on 45 seconds before hopping on the Zoom line pic.twitter.com/5ErqcTsEi2
— Panic! At The House (@reaganschmagan) March 17, 2020
Others are shocked to learn what goes on during the day while they aren't home.
Working from home has really opened my eyes to the madness that goes on in the daytime. Someone knocked on my door to sell me fresh fish?
— Nicksy (@_Nicksy) November 27, 2019
Some are attempting to keep up with their routines, which look quite different now.
Experts recommend keeping your daily rituals even while working from home. pic.twitter.com/ktHuEaXMLT
— Tomáš Bella (@kvasinka) March 16, 2020
Not everyone is dreading staying home for two weeks, though.
CDC: a quarantine has been placed on your area for coronavirus
Me: oh no
CDC: Please do not leave your house
Me: *taking off pants* this is terrible
CDC: All office work must be conducted from home until further notice
Me: *laying on couch w bag of chips* what a nightmare
— Boosh (@whatsupboosh) March 3, 2020
Y'all still going to an office like it's 2019?#CoronaVirusSeattle
#WFH
pic.twitter.com/4kX20G5K3e— Alynda Wheat (@AlyndaWheat) March 5, 2020
The prospect of happy hour without the crowded bars is one light at the end of the tunnel.
Me after working from home headed to happy hour in my kitchen pic.twitter.com/gQH9rvIxvC
— HEM (@Bladeweiser) March 16, 2020
Next week when we all working from home where we going for brunch on a Tuesday? pic.twitter.com/kvl6Bzozua
— $2500 in the clip (@FancyFour) March 11, 2020
The best part of it all? More quality time spent playing fetch and petting your dog.
Dogs bc their owners have to stay home all day pic.twitter.com/ZkUOH9JpoI
— Kelsey (@notorious_KRG) March 16, 2020
If the quarantining is giving you cabin fever, here are a few tips on how to do it productively and with love.