Starting an Apprenticeship From Home
Alex Knowlson, Cohort 28
Before I started my Juice Academy journey, I had worked for two jobs in the retail industry
dealing with customers face-to-face. The first job was as an assistant in a sweet shop for a
close family friend, and the second was at my local McDonalds whilst I worked towards my
A-Levels. After a year of deciding my next path, I fell upon the Juice Academy.
As I now begin my apprenticeship at CheckdMedia, it is strange to find that I will be working
from home until at least November as they prepare the new office workspace. Some would
say it is a dream not having that morning commute and having that extra-long lie in, however
for me, working from home has presented me with some new unexpected challenges both
physically and mentally.
In terms of my physical challenges, the lack of movement has been the biggest issue. My
morning commute was always a chance for me to get my head into the right mindset, as well
as exercising and keeping healthy. It would sound bizarre, but walking for 15 minutes before
and after work was such a key part of my day and something, I would later begin to take for
granted. Now the travel to my desk is a little over five steps. As well as this, I sit in my chair
for most of the day rarely moving more than the parameters of my room. A big change from
what I am used to.