Changing work habits

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Text and translation

For five years, I worked in a busy city office. I left that job when our department moved. Since then, I have worked mainly from home. I have learned to organise my day more carefully. At first, I missed speaking to colleagues in person. We have recently started meeting at a shared workspace every Friday.

عملت خمس سنوات في مكتب مزدحم في المدينة. تركت تلك الوظيفة عندما انتقل قسمنا. منذ ذلك الحين، أعمل غالبًا من المنزل. تعلمت تنظيم يومي بعناية أكبر. في البداية، افتقدت الحديث مع الزملاء وجهًا لوجه. بدأنا مؤخرًا اللقاء في مساحة عمل مشتركة كل جمعة.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: Since then, I have worked mainly from home.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: بدأنا مؤخرًا اللقاء في مساحة عمل مشتركة كل جمعة.