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Living the dream. (slrpnk.net)
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[–] 33 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is one of my sticking points for working from home.

I already sacrifice so much of my time to working and sleeping that I barely have time to live and do what I want to do.

I don't want that time eroded away in traffic, driving to an office where I'll be doing work on a computer, remotely helping people as IT support. I don't see the point in wasting time, gas, and my sanity.

Above and beyond that, I am the king of my domain. When working from home, I can customize my space however I see fit, so that I can do my best work. I already have space reserved in my house for my PC and a keyboard and mouse I'm comfortable with and enjoy using, along with multiple displays. I'm running 5 right now.... All of this is mere steps away from my bed, fridge, and sofa.

There is no argument in the world what would convince me that returning to the office is necessary .

For the past 5 years I have been living proof that we do not need to be huddled together in one place to effectively do our jobs. I will die on this hill.

I get to enjoy the space I pay for, the way I want to, and as long as that isn't negatively impacting my ability to do my job, I will not be convinced that it's somehow not as efficient or as good as working in an office.

IMO, the only reasons we are being forced into returning to the office is for middle management to feel like they're doing something by literally looking over your shoulder, and so that business owners can justify spending so much money on the property where their office exists. Either they want to keep leasing the space from their fat cat real estate friends, or they need to somehow justify owning a large piece of land because their company is so big and successful, and they can waive their big building around like a dick to impress all the other CEOs.

It's pathetic, it's employee hostile, and I'm fucking tired.....

Wait, what was the question again?

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  • [–] [S] 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    For the past 5 years I have been living proof that we do not need to be huddled together in one place to effectively do our jobs. I will die on this hill. Me too, thanks.

    I get to enjoy the space I pay for, the way I want to, and as long as that isn’t negatively impacting my ability to do my job, I will not be convinced that it’s somehow not as efficient or as good as working in an office.

    don't forget the flexibility for things like kid drop off etc. If you have to duck out early you can easily make up the time at night or whatever.

    IMO, the only reasons we are being forced into returning to the office is for middle management to feel like they’re doing something by literally looking over your shoulder, and so that business owners can justify spending so much money on the property where their office exists. Either they want to keep leasing the space from their fat cat real estate friends, or they need to somehow justify owning a large piece of land because their company is so big and successful, and they can waive their big building around like a dick to impress all the other CEOs.

    preach

    I agree with everything. I do damn good work, and while they have encouraged/mandated hybrid RTO, I just don't go. No one calls me out on it other than the occasional 'hey, it'd be good to see you again here for the next monthly meeting'. I'm happy to go if I NEED to go to the office, to meet a client or what have you, but otherwise, go eat a heaping bag of farts.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    It's nice that my rant came though coherently. I get excited sometimes.

    WFH or at least the flexibility to work from home, is something I bet strongly believe in. I know some people who prefer to work from the office and I'm never going to speak poorly about those people or their opinions. For some, they just don't have the room to do it, others prefer the atmosphere/environment of the office, some have chaotic homes and the office is much quieter and allows them to focus on their work better. Whatever the reason, both should be fine for any job that can be done remotely.

    Obviously, you're not going to be able to work remotely for your local fast food joint, flipping burgers, remotely. As an easy example. Construction also comes to mind. Can't build something when you're nowhere near it.

    For any job that can, it should be a viable and acceptable option.

    Denying it is just going to make workers that want to work from home, resentful of the managers that are mandating it.

    As they say, people don't quit jobs, they quit bad management. Treat your people like adults and they'll stick around for years to come.

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