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UK poll finds many young professionals start work from bed
A poll of 2,013 UK adults found that 49% of young professionals first check work email from bed.
More than a quarter said they join their first video call of the day from bed.
The poll found that young people expect to spend 132 hours on the sofa this winter, while the typical Brit expects 177 hours.
Cosy nights at home were the most popular thing people said they looked forward to in winter.
But three quarters only think about heating and plumbing when something goes wrong, and 22% said they had ignored a dripping tap for at least a week.
Metro Plumb's managing director said fixing leaks early can reduce wasted water and costs, and suggested having a heating system assessed if it is not warming rooms properly.
A poll found that 49 per cent of young professionals in the UK first open their work inbox from bed.
The poll found that 37 per cent do not peek above the covers when doing so.
More than a quarter said they join their first Zoom or Teams call of the day from bed.
The poll of 2,013 UK adults was conducted for Metro Plumb.
- Who
- Young professionals in the UK.
- What
- A poll found that many start their workday from bed.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The UK.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Young professionals opening inbox in bed
- 49 per cent
- Young professionals staying under the covers
- 37 per cent
- Poll sample
- 2,013 UK adults
- Poll commissioned for
- Metro Plumb
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What people are saying
Winter is when our homes really become our sanctuary. We get the jumpers and coats out, cook warming meals, rewatch favourite films and even move our working day into whichever room feels cosiest.