Interpreting Work From Home From The Eyes Of Those Who Work From Home

Jakarta's quietness in a social distancing situation (Angga Nugraha / VOI)

JAKARTA - “In my opinion, the work from home (WFH) blessing makes me do more activities with my family, such as cooking together, sunbathing in the morning sun with my little nephew, teaching homework and assignments. school of the nephews too. "

Nanda Muthia, a private worker, told VOI, Tuesday, March 17. On instructions from the office that adopted the government's appeal for social distancing, aka minimizing human interaction as a measure to prevent COVID-19, Nanda is now undergoing the WFH option.

In fact, Nanda does not have concerns about hampered communication regarding work. With the development of technology, all work - including communication - can be done over long distances. "It can be continued directly by telephone or via social media," explained Nanda, explaining what if there was a communication problem.

Another story was told by Riska. As a private school teacher in Jakarta, Riska also has to work remotely. Riska said that remote work allows her to carry out various other activities which she often missed when she had to work regularly outside the home.

Enjoying a hobby of cooking and reading books, one of them. On the sidelines of work, Riska admits that she stole time to do her two hobbies. "Yes, so I have 'me time' to read books and do other activities," said Riska.

Regarding the social distancing policy, Riska admitted that he complied with the direction of the authorities. He only leaves the house when there are things that are very important. For example, when it comes to ensuring adequate food supplies, or to buy necessary medicines. For him, social distancing is very important to comply with.

Interpret social distancing

Reporting from the Huffington Post, social distancing is defined as a step to change the way you live your daily life. That means avoiding all unnecessary contact and travel. In a sense, people are also urged to work from home and avoid crowds.

Even though many sectors have been affected by this effort, especially in the economic sector - retail entrepreneurs to offices, social distancing efforts are very important to do in the condition of the COVID-19 outbreak. DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan to President Jokowi also emphasized his appeal.

"The most important thing is social distancing, how do we maintain our distance. Under these conditions, we work from home, study from home, and worship at home," said Jokowi at the Palace, Sunday, March 15.

Anies said, social distancing is very important to comply with. However, according to him, social distancing must be carried out without panic. What is important, discipline, I see. It's nothing, social distancing requires the widest possible role of society. The government cannot play a single role.

"All citizens must work together. Transmission occurs because of the interaction of people. Therefore, we all have to take responsibility. We all have to be involved, we all have to prevent, prevention must be done by all of us, "said Anies.