Remote work helped me to isolate from most of the day to day grind of corporate fluff and the oppressive elements come with it. I was able to focus on the real work and cut down on the behavioral expectations most of which comes very consuming for me.
I also look conspicuously unhappy. People can tell and they don't like it. They expect you to maintain composed facade regardless of how you feel.
In my previous places of work I have been nudged a few times by the management with the “What's wrong?” question which I tried to brush off as I suspect pointing my real issues won't work to my benefit.
I am not sure if I can hold on much longer.
Sorry for the rant my friends..