FEAR & GREED | Business News Q+A: The best & worst thing about returning to work
Jan 24, 2026
Conversation about reconnecting with colleagues and the quirks of modern call screening. Setting fresh targets, renewed purpose and the comfort of returning to a routine. A burst of early-year productivity and people being more open to business discussions. The pain of inbox overload, password resets and missing office gear. Debates over commuting as exercise versus a weary chore.
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Routine Restores Positive Habits
- Returning to work restores routine and structure that holidays disrupt.
- Sean says routine helps positive habits like sleep, diet and exercise recover quickly.
Call Screening Caused Missed Calls
- Michael discovered iPhone call-screening turned on by default and missed calls.
- He explains this explains why callers get logged but the phone never rang.
Early-Year Productivity Burst
- The new-year return often triggers a short productivity burst.
- Michael notes people use early-year momentum to tackle deferred big tasks quickly.