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We should be able to legally have a different name just for work for better work/life separation (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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At least a first name if family name is too much administrative hassle.

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[–] 26 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have always told work people that I prefer to be called a different shorting of my name then the one I do prefer. Like if I was Robert I would tell work I prefer Bob instead of Rob.

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  • [–] 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    So you'd go by Bob instead of Rob but only at your job?

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Huh. After decades of working with the public, I wish I'd thought of this years ago. If I encounter someone in public and they say hey Bob! I'd instantly know it was someone I met through work, so I should probably stay mildly professional.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    For a long time I went by my full name at work but family and friends were always by nickname. Now I work with someone who was a friend and was used to calling me my nickname and would introduce me to others by it, so it started to bleed.

    However at work, I still refer to myself by my full name with people I don't like or trust as much. If anyone ever figures out my system they'll realize how I feel about people in the office very quickly hahaha.

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