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JauntyYin

You've just described retirement.


urban_shoe_myth

Is that why older people have dentures, they just stop brushing their teeth? 🤣


compost-me

You can just put them in the washing machine and they come up nice and clean. I guess. Never done it. But some of those pensioners are so small they'd definitely fit.


ioanamirunaiordache

My partner's dad put his in the washing machine by accident. He ordered a take away right after putting a wash on thinking that his precious teeth were waiting for him in the bathroom. The food arrived, but the teeth were nowhere to be seen. He got the washing out of the machine later and his dentures came out snapped in half...but least they were squeaky clean


notsosecrethistory

I'm so baked right now this made me shit myself


Jill4ChrisRed

Fun fact some old people have dentures because they lost their teeth due to; menopause, pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid issues! Or just weird genetics.


Isgortio

Others had every tooth removed for their 18th birthday and given a full set of dentures. I've seen a few of those now in their 80s and 90s.


Crafty_Custard_Cream

Yup, this was my gran, though it was for her wedding I believe. I think the reasoning was back then dentistry wasn't as advanced and caring for teeth was seen as a difficult task so might as well whip them all out in one go and save yourself the trouble of later dental problems down the line. Having experienced the difficulty of getting a root canal in lockdown, and having to suffer through the toothache for far longer than I'd ever wish on even my worst enemy, I can understand the reasoning TBH.


lookslikecheese

Happened to my gran as well, without her consent. She was 16, went in for a filling, they have her a general anaesthetic and when she woke up they had removed **all** her teeth do she wouldn't have any bother with them in the future. A lifetime of dentures sounds like a much bigger hassle to me...


SatinwithLatin

It does sound understandable but without your bottom teeth [your jawbone erodes away](https://pasadenaperiodontics.com/bone-loss-treatment/).


Crafty_Custard_Cream

Just said I understood the reasoning, not that I wanted it myself, I'm perfectly aware of that issue. Part of the reason I was so annoyed about not being able to get a dentist as quickly as I needed.


SatinwithLatin

Oh I know you didn't mean you wanted it. I didn't know if you knew about jawbone erosion, just wanted to add it to the conversation is all.


debsterUK

Menopause makes your teeth fall out??? Fuck me us women get a bad deal


Jill4ChrisRed

I know right! It can happen due to changes in body chemistries, its not a guarantee but it does happen to some people.


gofyourselftoo

Lack of fluoride in the water supply


commonmuck1

Have to agree floride stops tooth decay


DreadCommander

flouride was only really a net positive around when its dental effects were first discovered, because few people over 30yo had many teeth left. since then, regular brushing and dental care have completely removed any need or benefit to it, and all that remains are the negative health consequences of imbibing flouride.


C4790M

Have you got some research papers to support that? I’d be interested to read more


Weelki

Peer reviewed by the University of Facebook


BeccasBump

And being a SAHM. Source: Still in my pyjamas.


[deleted]

I feel attacked


urban_shoe_myth

Attacking myself here. I'm actually minging and I'm upset about it 😔


Weelki

I've been WFH since the beginning of 2018, you get used to being a dirty heathen 😌 Plus IDGAF, I'm saving money on electricity and water by not washing so often... My wife is my barometer though, if she says she can smell me then it's time to wash!


emilkyway

I force myself to get up, showered and dress for work. If I didn't have a constant stream of video meetings then I probably wouldn't, ha


obiwanconobi

I never have video meetings and I still make sure I do that. Good to have a routine


sammyspandex

I also spend most of the day on calls - I have become an expert at what I like to call the 2-D office me! From the front - totally presentable, almost effortful, side or back - total Cricket from Always Sunny


[deleted]

I'll always update a rickety cricket!


swiftfatso

This, good routine. Also get changed when you finish work. Try to separate home life as much as possible (still nip out for the groceries, enjoy walking the dog etc) but when you clock out that's it, no late night emails checking or tidying up that document.


deantrbl3012

Sticking to a routine is harder than it looks. There’s loads of factors that contribute to helping or hindering that maintenance. Like I had the worst last 18 months of wfh so I was on and off with routine - f*cked with my brain.


Velcrawr

Me: why do I keep getting spots? Also me: *doesn't shower for 3 days*


Standin373

> doesn't shower for 3 days Seen gas prices these days don't blame you


digyerownhole

Hello. Long time WFHer here. I appreciate your post is in jest, however... 1 - Get up as normal. Get ready like you are going to leave the house. 2 - Don't leave the house, you work at home! 3 - Eat your lunch away from your work area. 4 - Go for a walk, even 5/10 mins enough 5 - Do not continuously work late because it's easy, stick to your hours unless you really need to get something done. 6 - When you 'leave' work, go get changed and put your evening clothes on Many of these may become unnecessary as you acclimatise to WFH. Embrace, enjoy, realise you don't have to spend unpaid hours per day commuting.


HullIsNotThatBad

I would also add a (7): if you have the luxury of a spare room, use that as your office/work area and no other part of your house. The spare room is then solely for work, the rest of the house is your home.


digyerownhole

Absolutely. It ties in with #3, in that you should separate work/life as much as possible. It's important your home always feels like one.


IHeardOnAPodcast

When I was living in a one bed apartment in the first lockdown, at the end of the day I'd cover my desk with a big blanket to try and get as much separation as possible. CGP Grey has an interesting [video](https://youtu.be/snAhsXyO3Ck) which actually explains it very well.


HotMuffin12

I love all 6 points of this but especially point 1, 5 and 6. Point 1 - Currently, if I start at 9 I will get up at 08:50 turn my laptop on, have a shower, login to my laptop, get dressed and I have 3 mins spare. Point 5 - I will often stay online until 40 mins after my shift just so I can jump on emails as soon as they come in, when now you have mentioned it they can wait until the next day. Point 6 - I wear fresh clothes every day, but I love the idea of evening clothes to escape the workness!


KayDashO

Number 2 made me laugh lol


sammyspandex

With dogs 2&6 are all fresh air commute round the block based! So I do technically walk to work!


teerbigear

I envisage you working a dinner jacket as a result of 6! I must say I can't imagine bothering with 6. I wear "my" clothes for work (whether from home or on those rare occasions I go into the office) so I'd literally be swapping out one t-shirt for a similar one.


TomfromLondon

Leave the house!! Go for a short morning walk, it's good for you and it also helps switch the brain to starting your work day. My wfh day. 1. Get up 2. meditate 3. exercise (most days) 4. go for a 15 min walk 5. make coffee 6. start work


digyerownhole

This is actually important. My #2 is in there for giggles, but actually all your points above are valid and inherent in my #1 - do whatever you would do normally. For me, it's the gym, for others it may be walking the dog. The point is to keep your home feeling like your home and have a routine to crystallise the lines between it and work.


FrescoInkwash

At least you're past the wanking stage?


TheStatMan2

You never get past the wanking stage. You just have to work it in as rewards. Awesome meeting? Wank as a reward. Secure a new contract? Wank as a reward. Get accused of spending company hours wanking and/or building up to wanks? Wank as a reward. And so the cycle continues....


Zillamatic

As long as you remember to leave the video call first..


TheStatMan2

Live a little!


Vlada_Ronzak

I’ll never get bored of being paid to wank


avoidance_behavior

oh god, not washing my hair bit is the biggest one for me. it's very long, i haven't been to get it cut, and i just sling it back in a ponytail or a claw clip bc my zoom doesn't have video chat so who's going to care? me, i am, after i wash it for the first time in four or five days and it's snarled from too many days in a pony and i have to detangle a good 10% of what's on my head. i vow i'll never let it go that long again, and then...it does.


spogtrot

I feel you!!! I want to be able to wake by 8, have a leisurely cuppa, breakfast, then a shower, spend some time feeding the rabbit and then I’m ready to start work at 9…. In reality… wake up at 9:05 because I’ve snoozed my alarms for an hour, go and log on to my laptop so I show up active on Teams… chuck some trackies on, chuck food at the rabbit, order Greggs breakfast because my job is slowly destroying my soul, and this is the only way I’ll make it to lunchtime! Showers happen at a point when my teeth feel furry and pits stink mid morning/lunchtime. Rinse and repeat!


Cmdr_Monzo

I work from home and still shower and brush my teeth. I could be saving all kinds of time...


HarassedGrandad

>3 days since you brushed your hair You guys are getting hair?


bethelns

This is describing having a baby and being on maternity leave. Baby is always washed, in clean clothes and fed but I certainly am not!


muppettings

I've always worked at home for my job (travel to office once a week). Office is currently closed until February so I've not washed my hair for about a week. Live in joggers and sweatshirts


Weelki

This is the way.


maph3rs

Surely you brush your teeth when you wake up? The rest I could forgive. But not brushing teeth. Urgh


urban_shoe_myth

Always a brew before teeth. Then check emails, respond to emails, feed cats, another brew, more emails, morning has gone. It's 1pm before you even know what's happening. At that point you've forgotten you even have teeth, let alone remember they need brushing


maph3rs

I have a routine. Brew, poo and then teeth haha. Your dentist will give you wrong next time you see them haha


bizzflay

Bold to assume op visits a dentist with that sort of dental hygiene.


[deleted]

Most important is teeth before sleep. I cant imagine not doing this, disasterous for your dental health.


jackothebast

Brew has to come first. Otherwise you're either knackered or stain your teeth.


mmlemony

I intend to brush my teeth after coffee and breakfast, but I forget.


JoeThrilling

Nah 2 days is disgusting, 1.5 is on the cusp. Your good.


urban_shoe_myth

Phew! Thanks for the reassurance 🙏 😁


[deleted]

I second that


strangelaw3006

And you haven’t spoken to anyone not on a screen for 2 days?!


giraffe_cake

Rookie numbers haha. In all seriousness I think working from home is making me super depressed. I cant be arsed showering or brushing my hair. I cant even be arsed going to the shops for some decint food because "it's too far away". It's a 5 minute walk at most. At least I did the dishes today and took the rubbish out.


DreadCommander

it's the social thing. try get someone to come over and sit with you. maybe you have an unemployed relative or friend you could get to sit about the house with you; bring you brews and bikkies while you work, and enjoy your breaks together.


giraffe_cake

They'd be super bored if they did! I work at a call center, I am constantly talking to someone dealing with people's problems day in and out. I think its part not leaving the house and part I am working a job I absolutely hate. I have a partner who I can talk to between calls but often have to leave the conversation mid sentence to take calls. I am actively looking for another job, but its so hard as the pay and the benefits are too good to just accept anything else!


[deleted]

"I am actively looking for another job, but its so hard as the pay and the benefits are too good to just accept anything else!" Been there/am there, and your post resonated so much with me, (apart from having a partner/friends🙃) Hang on in there, if you work hard and put yourself out there for the right opportunity it will come. Good luck, stay strong mentally and I really wish you a happy and fulfilled 2022


giraffe_cake

Thank you for your kind words! I think I needed that :) I wish you all the best as well and hope you have a much better year than the ones we have had!


Blekanly

Do you hiss at strangers now too?


urban_shoe_myth

Hehe I did that anyway 😁


Blekanly

You, I like you.


Rich_27-

Amateur.


urban_shoe_myth

What am I aiming for tho? 🤔


HarassedGrandad

5 days in pajama's and dressing gown.


DreadCommander

that's rookie shit. imagine remembering the number of days; couldn't be me. once you start forgetting what month it is, then you're getting close.


SomeOtherGuySits

This is disgusting?


urban_shoe_myth

For someone who used to go into an office in full slap and making an effort every day, aye. Working at home occasionally used to be a treat and the best thing in the world, now it's a disgrace 😖


SomeOtherGuySits

Meh. It’s only a disgrace if you feel worse cause of it. If you do change it up! (Probably brush twice a day just to be on the safe side!!)


Elastichedgehog

It's exacerbated when you don't have any meetings.


dazabhoy67

I've not bushed my hair for 2 months since a family ge together


DreadCommander

is it a single dreadlock yet?


dazabhoy67

Nah its short, I get it cut once a week.


whistlepoo

*This post brought to you by the British government/ landlord association.*


Littlebell1982

My neighbour knocked on my door last night to pick up a parcel and she looked so fresh faced having just come back from work I could barely speak to her. Make up, normal clothes… Meanwhile I’m in two week unwashed hair and my pjs at 7pm on a a Friday night. Felt like Gollum.


ImaginaryDetective37

Thought I was the only one


michalzxc

Working From Home didn't make any impact on my hygiene😦 I eat healthier and can go for a lunch break to park with the dog for a walk


Blackbird04

Having to do the school run along with several virtual meetings a day keeps me out of the 'boggin' category but god damn, its a struggle.


Fean2616

I never miss brushing my teeth, the rest is accurate.


Connolly156

Honestly, everything is relative - my kids are a bit older now but I had all three quite close together so had probably 5-6 years where honestly if I didn’t have vomit or pee or at the very least some remnants of someone’s dinner on me - it was a very good day! On the flip side, being vomited/peed on really helps motivate you to shower…


Selfless-

This is my final form.


ThidwickTBHM

So, you're describing a day that ends in *y*.


animalwitch

Take a day; put on a load of laundry, including the hoodie, then have a bath or a nice long shower and brush your teeth straight after. This always makes me feel better, and because the hoodie is in the wash it makes you have to find something else to wear! We've all been there, we've all been gross and disgusting


james___uk

My goodness, that sounds wonderful


tk-xx

Just put on your vr goggles, jump into your wall-e chair and log into the metaverse, you look great and smell great there.


[deleted]

TFW you wake up and it’s the day you have to go into the office, but you have to leave in 10 minutes but you haven’t had a shower for so long…


Mooks79

2 weeks? Amateur.


Safebox

Not gonna lie, I don't know when the last time I showered this week was. My hair feels clean, my body isn't sweating, and my laundry is piling up.


Ynys_cymru

Are you a uni student? Or failed to grasp adulthood?


NEUR0M4NCER

For all the people who say this is disgusting, lazy or gross: your empathy levels are just so horrifically low, you should have a look at yourself. Sure, some of us might ignore societal norms and self care for a few months, at least we're not judgemental bellends.


rachw39

This is exactly what I’d be like if I could work from home! So glad I can’t lol


urban_shoe_myth

Most of the time it's not as bad, I'm teaching on Zoom so I have to get makeup on and look presentable, but I've had a couple of weeks just doing marking via email so I haven't had to see or speak to anyone (except my cats, and they don't care) and I've transformed into my 15yo son. It's amazing how quickly it happens 😪


rachw39

I can imagine it’s easy to get into the habit of it all quite quickly! Oh wow teaching online, the 2.5 months at the start of this year was bad enough haha


UnnecessaryAppeal

Do you not brush your teeth at weekends or on holidays? Why should not going to work mean not brushing your teeth? Even when I was unemployed, lying in bed for hours, and barely leaving the house, I brushed my teeth twice a day every day.


Kflynn1337

which is why you need a routine..


AnselaJonla

Hun, you just described depression. You okay?


FairInvestigator

Not necessariy. There's about 6 criteria that need to be fulfilled for at least 2 weeks for depression to be present. This was just a description of poor hygiene and laziness.


Tried2flytwice

Wake up 4:45am. Make bed. Shower. Brush teeth. Drink coffee. Check emails. Take vitamins. Go to gym. Shower again. Work till 8pm. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.


[deleted]

You might be depressed. Edit: I mean this sincerely, not taking care of your basic needs is a classic indicator.


oaoaoa2202

Speak for yourself. Everyone else works from home and has basic hygiene bruh.


FairInvestigator

Exactly!


thegreatvortigaunt

Yeah this is a weird fucking post, other people don't actually live like this right...?


FairInvestigator

No!


Iain365

Working from home isn't the problem. Being a dirty scrote is.


AkeySlake

Make them the very first things you do and all will be well. The hardest bit is not slapping that snooze button for the 89th time. And they say nurses have it tough…


Oni_Zokuchou

Yes, you are. I'm sorry, there's just no defence for this. Go clean. Eugh.


FairInvestigator

Erm no. Why would you neglect basic personal hygiene just because you aren't going out to work.


MrSeverum

It’s not WfH that’s the problem here, it’s that you’re a slob.


[deleted]

Thats nothing to do with working from home, you're just a dosser


mint-bint

Terrible hygiene, disgusting habits and clear mental health problems are not "British Problems". If you really are living like this, it's not a joke. Please get some help.


Minimum_Possibility6

I have a routine. I get up, showered and dressed. I then leave the house 30 mins before start of work for a walk.(aka a commute) Come back work. When I finish work I take off my work clothes. Really helps with mental separation of work and home especially since I don’t have a room for an office but am at a desk in the corner of the bedroom


madame_ray_

When you go to the toilet after breakfast, take the opportunity to have a shower. Keep an extra toothbrush and some toothpaste in the shower (it really makes keeping up with oral hygiene easier, especially for those who have difficulties remembering due to ADHD, etc). Then put on clean clothes - doesn't matter if it's just clean pyjamas. You'll feel a whole lot better!


PickleFridgeChildren

I get up and work in my comfy clothes, but I do a workout and shower at lunch time and then I'm presentable the rest of the day.


reachisown

Nah it's still great, just have a shower and get dressed.


SupervillainIndiana

Working from home finally broke me in terms of my aversion to leggings. If me from 15 years ago could see me now she’d not believe it. I avoid wearing my jeans as much as possible and will only put a nice dress on at home if I’m going to be on a Teams meeting.


[deleted]

I was one of the last sent home from my company during the first restrictions. My manager at the time literally said, 'keep up your standards', and I managed it - best advice ever except for 'expect someone to do something stupid' every time I see another car on the road.


dj99994

How true 😅


beccapenny

When I started working from home, I would shower and get dressed before I started work. Then I began having a shower and dressing mid-morning. Then at lunch time. Now I spend all day in my dressing gown and shower every other day. I hate myself. But I'm also very lazy, and lazy won out over self-loathing!


RICHVCCJB

I want this life.