There are a number of differences which became apparent to me about moving back into the 'real' world of work as opposed to working in the 'virtual' world.
The real world advantages
Surprisingly, has real people in it! There are relationships to be established and conversations to be had. I am allocated an office and I have my own laptop paid for by the university. There is a stationary cupboard! I love stationary! I could spend all day in this cupboard living amongst the stationary. I also do a lot more walking, up and down the corridors, to get my coffee and the printer my laptop is attached to is the one furthest away from the office. I get to dress nicely and come home looking exactly the same way as I left the house. I am paid now to do literature searches and to critically analyze research, something I have always enjoyed doing.
The real world disadvantages
I need to shower every morning, wash my hair, put on make up. I have to drive to work. I need to fit more into a shorter working day. I am just working 'school' hours. 9-3pm which goes amazingly quickly especially when there is a meeting in the middle of that time. I am trying to keep the work for this project within the allotted 'work time' and resisting the urge to put 'extra' unpaid time in when I get home.
The virtual world advantages
I can start straight away in the mornings. There is no waiting for offices to open (I don't have a security card yet). I work in my pj's and often it is lunchtime before I look up and get dressed! I don't have to carry half my office around with me in a very heavy briefcase. There is no driving to work.
The Virtual world disadvantages
There is no 'real' people interaction but this can be substituted with social media. The work encroaches on my home life as I don't tend to 'leave it'. I have no excuse to dress up and make an effort with myself!
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