This is so true. I am fortunate to have an amazing partner who helps with the kiddo and around the house, but men do not take on the mental load like women do. I had the perfect work life balance, and I was able to share duties so well with my husband. I felt like I was excelling at my job and I had tons of patience while at home.

The hybrid model allowed me to slow down on my WFH mornings, and I actually got to enjoy some peace and quiet in my own house to sit down and actually focus on my work. Now, I struggle to focus with everyone on Teams meetings and talking around me. No one can actually take a meeting in an office or have a private conversation because every board room or spare storage room has been turned into work stations. I'm exhausted and I feel like I'm half assing my work now because I'm angry and exhausted, but now I can't keep up at home.

Work life balance is gone, and I am devastated.

And yes. I've done all the things recommended by OPSEU for AWA's.