[{'type': 'p', 'content': 'Working from home, enforced for months during the COVID-19 pandemic, is changing the meaning of work and raising concerns about potential declines in productivity. You might not believe it, but many people find remote work boring and are eager to return to their workplaces. Protests against lockdowns during COVID-19 across various societies highlight this boredom. However, it is crucial to observe whether these demonstrations are driven by dissatisfaction with being confined at home, restrictions on going out, loss of income, or a genuine desire to return to office work.'}, {'type': 'p', 'content': "Imagine if, instead of working from home, people could work in cafes, parks, malls, or any place that allows them to be creative. Would they still have a strong desire to return to the offices? Even before COVID-19, flexible work hours, diverse workspaces, and part-time jobs were emerging trends. For instance, Jack Ma's Alibaba 996 system, which promoted working 12-hour days, six days a week, faced public criticism. Always remember that people interpret work differently based on their dominant thinking styles. There are four types: Thinkers, Dreamers, Challengers, and Lovers. Each type tends to choose and interpret work environments differently in unique ways."}, {'type': 'p', 'content': '<b>Thinkers</b> define work as an orderly, structured, and planned place. They never get bored with repetition, which they believe will perfect their work output. They adhere strictly to work plans and procedures, operate like machines, and tolerate no imperfections. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are their guidelines and deviations from the plan are unacceptable. Thinkers are most comfortable working consistently at the same time and place. In fact, they are most creative when they can work without interruptions. The traditional workplace is typically the ideal environment for them. For thinkers, work is a precise and mechanical process.'}, {'type': 'p', 'content': '<b>Dreamers</b> define work as a place for expression and imagination, where they can try something new. They are uninterested in routine tasks and demand novelty. They conserve energy, aka lazy, and strive for maximum results with minimal effort. They demand workplaces that tolerate mistakes as opportunities for innovation. Companies like Google, with their emphasis on freedom in the workplace, allowing them to express themselves, imagine, and be creative, are appealing to them. Dreamers thrive in environments that are not constrained by time or location. They believe ideas need inspiration, which is often found during leisure moments. This inspiration can come from places like malls, cafés, restaurants, monitors, or any setting that sparks creativity. For Dreamers, work is a mystery.'}, {'type': 'p', 'content': '<b>Challengers</b> define work as a competitive arena where they can compete and prove who is the best. They believe that achievement must be achieved in every job undertaken. Hence, they demand distinct awards for high performers and those not yet achieved. Work targets serve as essential benchmarks for measuring success in their eyes. Challengers dislike rules; instead, they find them a hindrance to their productivity. They thrive on quick results and often take shortcuts to stay competitive, favoring work prioritizing outcomes over processes. Challengers are averse to monotonous tasks and prefer fieldwork over desk jobs. For Challengers, work is a race.'}, {'type': 'p', 'content': '<b>Lovers</b> define work as a place to build relationships and friendships like a family. They prioritize personal interactions alongside work-related matters, ensuring workplace issues do not encroach upon family relationships. Competition among colleagues is discouraged. Any changes within the workplace should benefit all employees without causing harm. Collaboration is valued, but it must progress harmoniously at a consistent pace. Lovers seek jobs that allow them to fulfill other roles, such as parenting, familial responsibilities, and social engagements. Hence, they prefer positions that provide free or flexible time to carry out personal roles and social activities. For Lovers, work is a gathering.\n'}, {'type': 'p', 'content': 'Now, can you speculate on who thrives best in a traditional office setting versus who finds happiness in remote work? Is it conceivable for Thinkers to transition into the mindsets of Dreamers, Challengers, and Lovers in interpreting work in the Covid-19 era?'}, {'type': 'p', 'content': 'Make it a good day!\n<br>\nGreeting transformation'}]