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The 10 feelings of going back to work after Christmas

The 10 feelings of going back to work after Christmas

The return to work today has heaved us out of our beds, welcomed us with icy conditions, and a to-do list we can’t digest as easily as mince pies.

And whilst wishing for another day to catch up on Sherlock, drink the last bottle of red wine and inhale the Christmas cake won’t be granted by Santa – you’re not the only one experiencing both heartbreak and a hangover.

Determined not to be sucked into the same old January blues routine, we’ve selected the best and worst moments of coming back into work after a week of festive absence.

1. IT’S SO COLD

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