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.