In a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus many companies around the world have encouraged their employees to work from home. It also means working alone and away from one’s colleagues. However, quite amusingly, some discovered that they have “new co-workers” at home who are more than eager to give them company – or in some cases, not letting them work. And, people have now taken to social media to introduce those associates to the world. They’re the furry, tail-wagging, or purring pets.
A Twitter user wrote how his “new coworker” isn’t taking his job seriously and we must say he’s doing so quite adorably.
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Here’s another hooman complaining about the focus problem of his feline associate.
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For a change, here’s someone who seems to be taking her job “seriously” or so says this Twitter user.
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For a change, here’s someone who seems to be taking her job “seriously” or so says this Twitter user.
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Enmity between co-workers isn’t uncommon, but this human thinks her new colleague can take it up a notch and “kill” her.
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Sharing an office with someone isn’t easy and that’s what this new co-worker is facing.
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Pets are not just the new “co-workers” for humans in isolation, some are also their “contenders” in various creative games. It’s one of the ways people around the world are trying to make their time in isolation interesting.
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Are you working from home too? Do you have a “new co-worker” lazing around while you do all the work?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.