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It's Tuesday night and I'm sipping an espresso martini while on a date with my boyfriend, taking in the gorgeous sunset at Sydney Harbour.

Life in that exact moment is pretty dandy and I can't help but smile. Then my phone buzzes with a new notification and the message chills me to my core.

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After 365 days in lockdown, in what way has your life changed the most?

Nothing's changed. Everything in my life became stagnant.

I've focused more on making my house/apartment a more comfortable, beautiful place to call home.

I don't think I could ever not work from home again. Remote work has saved me so much money.

I just appreciate the people in my life more and take nothing for granted.

I've developed a healthier relationship with alcohol.

I've had to reconsider my career options after retrenchment.

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Nothing's changed. Everything in my life became stagnant.

26% - 117 votes

I've focused more on making my house/apartment a more comfortable, beautiful place to call home.

11% - 51 votes

I don't think I could ever not work from home again. Remote work has saved me so much money.

17% - 76 votes

I just appreciate the people in my life more and take nothing for granted.

35% - 159 votes

I've developed a healthier relationship with alcohol.

5% - 22 votes

I've had to reconsider my career options after retrenchment.

7% - 33 votes

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