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Research shows: we do not trust our colleagues regarding corona

Lilian and Kiki with face masks at a distance

Do you occasionally work back in the office or do you prefer to stay at home behind the laptop? Are you picking up your old life again where possible or are you still a bit more cautious until the whole corona situation is really more under control? I notice around me that opinions are all over the place. Daily News: Men are unhappy when they earn less than their female counterpart: Amayzine.com A survey was conducted and it turns out that 53 percent of those currently working from home prefer not to return to the office. At least not until they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Why? We don't fully trust our colleagues. It's fine that you follow the rules, but who says your colleague does too? Interestingly, we are much less critical of our own strictness. No less than 81 percent expect to adhere to the RIVM guidelines at all times upon returning to the office. Those in their thirties seem to be particularly lenient about their own behavior and very distrustful towards colleagues. The overall freshness of the office is also questioned, but the journey there is for many respondents a risk they prefer to avoid for now. The biggest public transport avoiders live in Groningen, while those from Brabant and Limburg are the most positive. Hmmm. And then just think of those people who are puzzling and conjuring day and night in the laboratories in hopes of a breakthrough for a vaccine. Hard workers, hang in there. Let's hope the end is in sight…